Post B27EEUS7ZH5AZtrhC4 by Mark_Harbinger@mastodon.social
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 (DIR) Post #B27EEUS7ZH5AZtrhC4 by Mark_Harbinger@mastodon.social
       2026-01-09T17:08:37Z
       
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       @jscalzi [[ Assuming you are the author and not just a bot or a Mastodonoid with a similarly feline complexion ]]Hello! I've heard great things about your work, sir. May I ask: Which *standalone* novel of yours would you recommend to a new, potential fan? (um, me. I'm talking about me.)bg: I'm on the back nine and am less excited about tackling epic multi-tome sagas than in days past.TIA. Yours, _Mark
       
 (DIR) Post #B27EEVva5EF39Yejke by johnhattan@dobbs.town
       2026-01-09T17:39:37Z
       
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       @Mark_Harbinger @jscalzi start with Old Man's War.
       
 (DIR) Post #B27EkHJPxWFp5fx4ls by Mark_Harbinger@mastodon.social
       2026-01-09T17:45:23Z
       
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       @johnhattan @jscalzi Thanks for that suggestion. However, Wikipedia suggests that work is (cleverly hidden as) Book One of the "Old Man's War Series"—which is 7 novels and 3 short pieces; and I was asking about standalone novels. 🙂 👍