FORGOTTEN BOOKS #150: VALOR’S CHOICE By Tanya Huff


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.

8 thoughts on “FORGOTTEN BOOKS #150: VALOR’S CHOICE By Tanya Huff

  1. Cap'n Bob

    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.)

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  2. Carl V.

    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.

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    1. george Post author

      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!

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  3. Jeff Meyerson

    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.

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