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Old Man's War (Old Man's War Series #1)
By John Scalzi
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By John Scalzi
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Perfect for an entry-level sci-fi reader and the ideal addition to a veteran fan’s collection, John Scalzi's Old Man’s War will take audiences on a heart-stopping adventure into the far corners of the universe.
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