Thread:Spockmum/@comment-40112086-20191213142449/@comment-37443679-20191213192058

I recommended two. Both available from Amazon, and good scifi bookshops.

The Falkenberg's Legion series by Jerry Pournelle, published a few yesrs back, reissued as one fat book 'The Prince'. Classic hard military sci-fi, focusing on the earth's colonies in the near future, corrupt politicians and the soldier's duty to obey even though it is morally repugnant. Not so much technology. Definitely a man's viewpoint. (Easy to give as a gift, one book).

The Honor Harrington series by David Weber. Much longer, but addictive. Set a couple of thousand years in the future, larger scale. HH is an officer in the Royal Manticoran Navy. Lots of politics, religious and ethical issues and space navy strategy/tactics. Good characters, technology and a fascinating alien species who are telempathic. (Best to start with first two 'On Basilisk Station' and 'The Honor of the Queen'. eBooks from Baen books)

Good luck 👍👍👍❤