The Last Colony

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The Last Colony

Cover of first edition (hardcover)
Author John Scalzi
Country United States
Language English
Genre(s) Science fiction novel
Publisher Tor Books
Publication date 2007
Media type Print (Hardcover)
Preceded by The Ghost Brigades

The Last Colony is the third book by John Scalzi set in the Old Man's War universe. It was nominated for a 2008 Hugo Award in the Best Novel category.

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The book resumes the narrative of John Perry, now retired form the CDF, having achieved the rank of Major. Perry is now retired and living on the human colony of Huckleberry, having established a home with his wife Jane Sagan and adopted daughter Zoe.

The conflict of the story revolves around a collection of alien races that call themselves "The Conclave". It threatens to stop all colonization of any planets by anyone other than members of their organization. The Colonial Defense Force, CDF, decided long ago not to join, and begins a large-scale plan to destabilize the already fragile Conclave leadership. Instead of through military strength, Perry uses every resource at his disposal to prevent himself, his new family, his entire colony, and all of humanity from being eradicated.

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