Try the baen download CDs. There are some that aren't that good, but David Weber or John Ringo books for example are really amazing in my opinion. And, since it's OFFICIAL and FREE it isn't against the law to download and read those collections.
http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/
(hint: try the march upcountry series!)
http://baencd.thefifthimperium.com/
(hint: try the march upcountry series!)