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Synopsis
Tyler Vernon and his troops aboard the gigantic battle station "Troy" face a desperate battle with the forces of galactic tyranny. And the very survival of the Earth and its people is not all that is at stake. The galaxy itself must choose to live free or die--and if the tyrants win this battle, darkness will fall across the galaxy for millennia to come.
Is The Hot Gate appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Expect military-scale space combat with significant casualties, strategic warfare descriptions, and strong language typical of military fiction. The focus is on large-scale battles and the survival of humanity.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic space battles and military strategy will enjoy this high-stakes fight for galactic freedom.