The novel explores a future where the United States has been transformed into a totalitarian state and mercenaries are hired to fight wars on behalf of the government. The story follows a group of mercenaries who become embroiled in a complex plot involving a conspiracy against the ruling elite. Along the way, they must navigate the moral complexities of their profession and confront the consequences of their actions.
By Mack Reynolds · First published 1963 · Genre: Science Fiction, Military Fiction, Adventure · 11 chapters