Tanya Huff is best known for her urban vampire novels, so Valor’s Choice came as a surprise to me. Carl V. recommended this SF military novel. Staff Sergeant Torin Kerr and a combat platoon are sent as an honor guard to an alien planet where delicate diplomatic negotiations are taking place. This was supposed to be a symbolic mission, but when their ship is hit with missiles and crash-lands in a dangerous area of the planet, the survivors are thrust into a situation similar to Michael Caine in Zulu. I was impressed as Torin Kerr keeps her Marines alive as thousands of alien warriors attack their tiny redoubt. If you’re a fan of military science fiction, you’ll enjoy this action-filled adventure. Carl has more to say about Tanya Huff’s series here.
I loved ZULU, and that cover reminds me of the movie. If I ever run across this in a used book store I’ll get it. (Yeah, Mr. Big Spender.)
No need to search for VALOR’S CHOICE, Bob. I’ll put a copy in the mail to you tomorrow!
You are too kind. Thanks much.
Check your mailbox by the end of the week, Bob.
I’m glad you enjoyed the book, George. I got the Zulu vibe when reading it as well. It was a particularly effective story, especially at the end where a lot of action happens fast and furious, if I remember correctly.
I’ve enjoyed the next two books in the series (all I’ve read so far) but none have been quite as good as this first one.
I have the second book in the series, THE BETTER PART OF VALOR, Carl. I plan on reading it soon. Thanks again for the recommendation!
Sounds interesting. I know her Toronto-set vampire books but I was aware she’s written other things. I have a couple of them sitting here unread of course.
Tanya Huff is no John Ringo, Jeff. But VALOR’S CHOICE surprised me with a tricky plot and plenty of action.