By Force of Arms - Paperback

by William C. Dietz (Author)

Having stopped a mutiny against Earth's government, General Bill Booly and his troops face an even greater challenge: a battle for the future of every living being in the universe, against a fanatical human and his killer technology.

"Dietz's expertise in matters of mayhem is second to none." --The Oregonian

Back Jacket

Colonel Bill Booly earned a promotion and well-deserved hero treatment for his troops after they stopped a mutiny against Earth's government. But now they face the ultimate challenge...

A DIFFERENT RACE

A "new" alien race, the Hudathans, has appeared, asking permission to settle in Confederacy space. Politics makes it happen, but with the arrangement comes...

A DIFFERENT DANGER

The Hudathans have been pursued for centuries, and through galaxies, by a fleet of bloodthirsty machines programmed to destroy them. And now a fanatical human has reprogrammed the killer technology -- to eliminate all sentient beings. The Confederacy and every one of its reluctant allies must unite to face the invasion, with a leader who is...

A DIFFERENT KIND OF HERO

General Bill Booly is leading the fight of his life. A battle for the future of every living being in the universe...

Author Biography

William C. Dietz grew up in the Seattle area, spent time with the Navy and Marine Corps as a medic, graduated from the University of Washington, lived in Africa for a year, and has traveled to six continents. Dietz has been variously employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, news writer and television producer, and currently serves as Director of Public Relations and Marketing for an international telephone company.