Old Man's War - John ScalziIf you are a Robert Heinlein fan, you are going to enjoy John Scalzi's Old Man's War books.
This first novel has a Starship Troopers flavor to it; it is narrated in the first person by John Perry, a 75 year old widower living on a very crowded Earth who enlists, and describes his experiences as he goes through the ranks in the Colonial Defense Forces, defending humanity against several alien races.
Wait a minute... isn't that kind of old to join the army? That's the premise of the whole series. I will not spoil the fun explaining how the CDF manages to create a geriatric army, but I will mention that some of the things Perry has to do during his tour of duty eventually get to him, and grows weary. But there are a couple of surprises that will keep him on his toes.
Highly recommended
ISBN 0-765-30940-8
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