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Synopsis
"Ia is a precog, blessed--or cursed--with visions of the future. She has witnessed the devastation of her home galaxy three hundred years in the future, long after she is gone, but believes she can prevent it. Enlisting in the modern military of the Terran United Planets, Ia plans to rise through the ranks, meeting and influencing important people and building a reputation that will inspire others for the next three centuries. But she needs to be assigned to the right ship, the right company, and the right place to earn that reputation honestly--all while keeping her psychic abilities hidden from her superiors, who would refuse to risk such a valuable gift in combat. To save the galaxy, Ia must become someone else: the soldier known as Bloody Mary."--P. [4] of cover.
A Soldier's Duty: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This military sci-fi features a precognitive soldier who manipulates events to prevent future galactic destruction. Expect strong combat violence, death, strategic deception, and mature military themes. The protagonist earns the nickname 'Bloody Mary,' indicating significant battle content.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in military sci-fi with psychic powers and galaxy-spanning stakes will appreciate this strategic, high-stakes story of a soldier who can see the future.