Redshirts A Novel with Three Codas
Redshirts A Novel with Three Codas by John Scalzi is a reprint edition published by Tor Publishing Group on October 12, 2021. This 320-page novel explores the experiences of Ensign Andrew Dahl aboard the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, where he discovers the grim reality of life as an expendable crew member. As he navigates the dangers of “Away Missions,” Andrew and his fellow ensigns begin to piece together the unsettling pattern of survival among the ship’s senior officers and the inevitable peril faced by lower-ranking crew members.
Readers will find a blend of science fiction and humor as the story unfolds, revealing the absurdities of space exploration and the dynamics of life aboard a starship. The narrative delves into themes of survival and camaraderie among the crew, offering a unique perspective on the conventions of the genre. With its engaging premise, Redshirts invites readers to consider the implications of being a background character in a larger narrative, all while delivering an entertaining and thought-provoking experience.
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Redshirts is John Scalzi’s Hugo Award-winning novel of the starship ensigns who were expendable…until they started comparing notes.
Tor Essentials presents new editions of science fiction and fantasy titles of proven merit and lasting value, each volume introduced by an appropriate literary figure.
Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. It’s a prestige posting, with the chance to serve on “Away Missions” alongside the starship’s famous senior officers.
Life couldn’t be better…until Andrew begins to realize that (1) every Away Mission involves a lethal confrontation with alien forces, (2) the ship’s senior officers always survive these confrontations, and (3) sadly, at least one low-ranking crew member is invariably killed. Unsurprisingly, the savvier crew members belowdecks avoid Away Missions at all costs. Then Andrew stumbles on information that transforms his and his colleagues’ understanding of what the starship Intrepid really is…and offers them a crazy, high-risk chance to save their own lives.
With a new introduction by Mary Robinette Kowal, author of the Hugo-winning The Calculating Stars.
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