Terms of Enlistment

In Marko Kloos's debut novel, Terms of Enlistment, set in the overcrowded North American Commonwealth of 2108, protagonist Andrew Grayson faces a stark choice: he can gamble on winning a ticket to an off-world colony or join the military for a chance at a better life. Opting for service, Andrew discovers that the promised benefits come with unexpected challenges and perilous threats in a galaxy far more dangerous than he anticipated. This engaging tale contributes to the legacy of military science fiction alongside classics by Robert Heinlein and Joe Haldeman, offering a gripping exploration of duty, survival, and the cost of ambition.