New York Times best-selling author L. Ron Hubbard has created a vast, unforgettable and exciting world in Battlefield Earth that has captivated millions of readers over the past twenty years.

Igniting with compelling action across the face of Earth and the monumental expanse of sixteen galaxies—it has truly become one of the most brilliant, imaginative and best-loved of all science fiction novels.

Even if you aren't a science fiction fan, you must read Battlefield Earth—it's an edge-of-your seat page-turner that you won't be able to put down.

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An intelligent and creative masterwork of adventure in the far future, L. Ron Hubbard’s Battlefield Earth opens with breathtaking scope on an Earth dominated for a thousand years by an alien invader—and man is an endangered species. From the handful of surviving humans a courageous leader emerges—Jonnie Goodboy Tyler—who challenges the might of the alien Psychlo empire in a battle of epic scale, danger and intrigue, with the fate of Earth and the galaxies hanging in the balance.

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Introduction to the Book

L. Ron Hubbard is a master at bringing characters to life with well-thought out and compelling stories. Read his introduction to Battlefield Earth and get insight into his spectacular career as a writer, and his trail-blazing role in shaping the Golden Age of science fiction—changing the genre forever.

". . . as one of the crew of writers that helped start man to the stars, I'm very proud of also being known as a science fiction writer."                        - L. Ron Hubbard

The First Chapter

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Acclaim

From literary greats such as Robert A. Heinlein and Frederik Pohl to leading newspaper and publishing industry reviewers, critics agree that Battlefield Earth is not only a great story, but a monumental achievement in science fiction. Read what they have to say.

"A terrific story."        — Robert A. Heinlein

"Over 1,000 pages of thrills, spills, vicious aliens and noble humans. I found Battlefield Earth un-put-downable."                    — Neil Gaiman

Audio/Visual

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An extensive gallery of art inspired by the sweeping saga of Battlefield Earth—including the vividly dramatic portrait "Man the Endangered Species", by master illustrator Frank Frazetta, is on display in the artwork section. Browse through the different paintings—they will make you feel like you are in the story.

Continue exploring the fascinating realm of Battlefield Earth in our Universe section and discover why—with nearly 7 million copies sold in 26 languages—the book was voted one of the top three of the best one hundred English language novels of the twentieth century by the Random House Modern Library Readers Poll.