A Hymn Before Battle

About “A Hymn Before Battle”

A Hymn Before Battle is the first book in John Ringo's Legacy of the Aldenata series. Earth is introduced to extraterrestrial life when the Galactics reveal themselves and warn of an impending invasion by the Posleen, another alien race. In response, Earth's military is offered to the Galactics in exchange for advanced technology to combat the threat. As the invasion approaches, trust becomes a major concern, with unclear alliances and uncertain loyalties shaping the unfolding conflict. The novel sets the stage for a larger struggle between human forces and the alien threat. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)