From New York Times bestselling author, L. Ron Hubbard, comes the newly expanded edition of the multi-award-winning Battlefield Earth—a saga of intrigue and suspense, love and war, power and vision.
In a matter of minutes, the human race was nearly wiped out by an alien invasion of superior strength and weapons so technologically advanced that all counter attack was futile.
After a thousand years of dystopian terror, one courageous man attempts to gather the scattered tribes of humanity and take the planet back. He must unite a beaten people and discover any possible weakness in the alien's hold on our world.
Already pitted against overwhelming odds, Jonnie is being secretly undermined by an unexpected enemy within his own people, who will stop at nothing to destroy him.
This carefully plotted journey of the fate of mankind, has captivated readers for more than 30 years and earned its place as one of the most beloved science fiction novels of all time. A Random House Modern Readers Library Poll voted Battlefield Earth on the Best 100 English language novels for the 20th century.
“Battlefield Earth is a terrific story!”–Robert A. Heinlein
“It is a masterpiece of popular science fiction.”–Brandon Sanderson
“I found Battlefield Earth un-put-downable.”–Neil Gaiman
“Battlefield Earth is like a 12-hour Indiana Jones marathon.” Kevin J. Anderson
"Tight plotting, furious action and have at 'em entertainment.”–Kirkus Review
New York Times and National bestseller
Saturn Award
Tetradramma d'Oro Award for the inherent message of peace
Gutenberg Award in France
AR 5.8, 62 points (included in the Accelerated Reader program)
Lexile 780
Discussion guide available for book clubs and educators
In a matter of minutes, the human race was nearly wiped out by an alien invasion of superior strength and weapons so technologically advanced that all counter attack was futile.
After a thousand years of dystopian terror, one courageous man attempts to gather the scattered tribes of humanity and take the planet back. He must unite a beaten people and discover any possible weakness in the alien's hold on our world.
Already pitted against overwhelming odds, Jonnie is being secretly undermined by an unexpected enemy within his own people, who will stop at nothing to destroy him.
This carefully plotted journey of the fate of mankind, has captivated readers for more than 30 years and earned its place as one of the most beloved science fiction novels of all time. A Random House Modern Readers Library Poll voted Battlefield Earth on the Best 100 English language novels for the 20th century.
“Battlefield Earth is a terrific story!”–Robert A. Heinlein
“It is a masterpiece of popular science fiction.”–Brandon Sanderson
“I found Battlefield Earth un-put-downable.”–Neil Gaiman
“Battlefield Earth is like a 12-hour Indiana Jones marathon.” Kevin J. Anderson
"Tight plotting, furious action and have at 'em entertainment.”–Kirkus Review
New York Times and National bestseller
Saturn Award
Tetradramma d'Oro Award for the inherent message of peace
Gutenberg Award in France
AR 5.8, 62 points (included in the Accelerated Reader program)
Lexile 780
Discussion guide available for book clubs and educators
