Jim Curtis, also known as OldNFO, has dipped his toes into the military science fiction pool, and spins yet another great yarn in Rimworld: Stranded.  In it, a maintenance technician misses the “Oh crap, we gotta go!” message when aliens attack his outpost, and is left behind to deal with the invaders with only what he knows and what he has on hand.  The story and character are a break from the regular “I’ve been training all my life for this!” heroes in the genre.  He makes mistakes, has human reactions to bad situations, and is really easy to connect with.

This is a great, quick read for anyone who enjoys mil-SF.  Curtis’ skill as a storyteller shines through, and his writing is crisp and to the point.  I heartily recommend this one.