--“PLANETSIDE is a smart and fast-paced blend of mystery and boots-in-the-dirt military SF that reads like a high-speed collision betweenCourage Under FireandHeart of Darkness.” – Marko Kloos, bestselling author of the Frontline series--“Not just for military SF fans—although military SF fans will love it—Planetsideis an amazing debut novel, and I’m looking forward to what Mammay writes next.” – Tanya Huff, author of the Confederation and Peacekeeper series--“A tough, authentic-feeling story that starts out fast and accelerates from there.” – Jack Campbell, author of *Ascendant *--“Definitely the best military sci-fi debut I’ve come across in a while.” – Gavin Smith, author ofBastard Legionand *Age of Scorpio*A seasoned military officer uncovers a deadly conspiracy on a distant, war-torn planet…War heroes aren't usually called out of semi-retirement and sent to the far reaches of the galaxy for a routine investigation. So when Colonel Carl Butler answers the call from an old and powerful friend, he knows it's something big—and he's not being told the whole story. A high councilor's son has gone MIA out of Cappa Base, the space station orbiting a battle-ravaged planet. The young lieutenant had been wounded and evacuated—but there's no record of him having ever arrived at hospital command.