Joe Bishop is the quintessential reluctant hero. Starting as a junior enlisted soldier in the U.S. Army, he finds himself thrust into a position of immense responsibility when Earth is attacked. He is not a brilliant scientist or a decorated general; he is a grunt who solves problems with common sense, duct tape, and sheer stubbornness.
His relationship with Skippy, the arrogant AI he discovers, defines his journey. Joe is often the butt of Skippy’s jokes, but he is also the moral compass and the tactical innovator who grounds the AI’s immense power. He represents the best of humanity: adaptable, loyal, and unwilling to give up even when the odds are impossible.
Reading Order
See the complete Expeditionary Force reading order for all books in the series.