When the Devil Dances

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When the Devil Dances
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Author John Ringo
LanguageEnglish
Series Legacy of the Aldenata
Genre Military science fiction
Publisher Baen Books
Publication date
2002
Publication placeUnited States
Media typeHardcover & paperback
Pages688 pp
ISBN 978-0-7434-3602-1
Preceded by Gust Front (novel) (2001) 
Followed by Hell's Faire
(2003) 

When the Devil Dances is the third book in John Ringo's Legacy of the Aldenata series. [1] [2] It follows the exploits of Michael O'Neal and other members of humanity as they defend Earth against an alien invasion by the Posleen.

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References

  1. "WHEN THE DEVIL DANCES | Kirkus Reviews". 15 February 2002.
  2. "WHEN THE DEVIL DANCES by John Ringo". www.publishersweekly.com. 18 March 2002. Retrieved 2024-12-30.