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Old 10-09-2009, 08:58 AM   #106
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I don't think anyone's recommended this (apologies if I've overlooked it), but another very, very good series, is the "JAG in space" series by John M. Hemry. This is (or was, when I bought it) available as a very reasonably priced "bundle" from Baen.

Basically it's "legal military SF", set in a 22nd century US Space Navy. The books are excellent both as military SF and as legal "thrillers".
It's John G. Hemry, not M.. haha.. you had me searching for that as soon as I read it because that "JAG in space" thing sounds like something I'd like. I'm less into space battles than I am into what causes them and then only battles that make sense (to me) scientifically and economically.

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There is? What is it called?
The sequel to Cyteen is Regenesis published earlier this year. And if you like Cyteen then you would probably like it. It continues the story. Cyteen and Regenesis though are heavier books than lots of her others and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for a first time reader.

For first time readers, at least of the military sci-fi stuff, I liked WillAdams list here with a particularly good link at the bottom on her writing style(s) because she seems to have several -
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X, my recommendation for a first Military SF book by C.J. Cherryh would be _Merchanter's Luck_ which really captures the spirit of the series, then ready _Heavy Time_ and _Hellburner_ and the hook should be set for _Downbelow Station_ at which point _TriPoint_ and _Finity's End_ will make sense. _40,000 in Gehenna_ could be read any time after _Downbelow Station_ (arguably it should be read first, since it contains the history of much of the series).

The author's take on this here:

http://www.cherryh.com/www/univer.htm

an Amazon chronology order here:

http://www.amazon.com/C-Cherryhs-Mer.../1SNH9EPP3740B

Excellent discussion of her writing in general:

http://www.dancingbadger.com/c_j_cherryh.htm

William
Except I'd read Gehenna last. Heh, he did say arguably :P
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