In a future where corporate wars are fought on Mars, soldiers are turned into light and beamed across space to fight—though not always in the right order. When infantry grunt Dietz begins to experience time out of sync, she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy behind the war effort. The Light Brigade blends military sci-fi with mind-bending time travel and sharp political commentary. Hurley critiques capitalism, propaganda, and war while delivering an action-packed, thought-provoking narrative. It's a brutal, smart, and inventive story that questions the cost of loyalty and the distortion of truth in service of power.
About Kameron Hurley
An American author known for her gritty and action-packed science fantasy novels that often feature morally complex characters, intense violence, and explorations of war, gender, and power. Her Bel Dame Apocrypha series is a prime example of her unflinching storytelling and willingness to challenge genre conventions. Hurley's visceral writing and thought-provoking themes have garnered her a dedicated readership.
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