First published 1993
Marooned on a distant planet, a ragtag crew of human colonists must band together to fight off vicious alien invaders. Stripped of their technology, they must rely on wits and grit to survive. As the aliens' attacks escalate, the colonists discover a shocking truth about their exile. In a last-ditch effort, they launch a daring counteroffensive to take back their stolen world and restore their place among the stars.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, aliens
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: Planet
890 pages · Paperback · Baen Books/Simon & Schuster