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Book Escape from Sericent   Science fiction books space opera action adventure

Download or read book Escape from Sericent Science fiction books space opera action adventure written by Alexei Cyren and published by Alexei Cyren. This book was released on 2014-03-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ariel Blake is a merciless ex-Siren agent who finds herself fighting impossible odds. The Sagitarus Rebel Alliance, Datar Colonial Authority, the Black Phoenix and Gilead Hightower hunt for the Solid State Shadow data and Eve Lang. Blake’s childhood friend is helpless and in a coma after the events of Trinity Tower. The question is: who will get to Eve first? Ariel has to get off the planet alive before she can start her search. She knows she won’t be able to do it alone. Her most staunch allies however are scattered to the winds. Worse still, Ariel’s own government turns against her. Patrik Prokop, a lieutenant of the mysterious shadow master of Aminon will do everything in his power to kill her before she gets off Sericent… or use her to control Eve for his own selfish ends. If that happens, it could lead to humanity’s future annihilation. All it takes is one death to start the dominoes falling… Her own. Solid State Rising: Escape from Sericent is part of an action packed science fiction space opera that is inspired by Mass Effect, Star Wars, Judge Dredd, Die Hard, Continuum and Blade Runner. Adventure, romance, revenge, mecha, paranormal powers and intrigue fill the pages of this continuing saga. If you’re looking for nearly non-stop, blood pumping excitement you should get this book!

Book Escape to the Fringe

Download or read book Escape to the Fringe written by Adam Drake and published by Adam Drake. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pair of outlaws searching for riches. A stolen ship with a secret cargo. A strange alien with bizarre abilities. When Ash and Femke Quinly decide to steal a transport ship from the local criminal syndicate, their troubles have just begun. With enemies in relentless pursuit, and their options dwindling, an already dangerous situation becomes more futile. But when the universe is gunning for you, there is one insane option only the truly desperate can take: They must escape to the fringe of the galaxy! science fiction, action, adventure, space opera, series, spaceship, alien, aliens

Book The Shanghai Connection     Science fiction space opera adventure inspired by Mass Effect

Download or read book The Shanghai Connection Science fiction space opera adventure inspired by Mass Effect written by Alexei Cyren and published by Alexei Cyren. This book was released on 2014-03-18 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ariel Blake is a rookie Guardian cop who’s trying to get revenge against the Black Phoenix terrorists who killed her mother. She’s willing to do almost anything it takes and is worried that she’ll cross the line. She finds herself in the middle of a possible gang war but a beautiful information broker hints that the Jade Dragons might know a way to find her elusive prey. She must discover the link between the gangs and her mom’s killers. Her hunt will lead to a post-apocalyptic virtual world to find the answers though the stakes are high: someone will die in less than 48 hours unless she succeeds. Drug kingpin, kung fu master and Jade Dragon lieutenant Wen Chang, however stands in Ariel’s way. He is a man who has never been defeated in combat and he wields fearsome powers that she can’t even fathom. If he gets what he wants, the System Alliance worlds could be plunged into chaos. The Shanghai Connection is part of an action packed science fiction novel space opera that is inspired by Mass Effect, Star Wars, Judge Dredd, Die Hard, Continuum and Blade Runner. Adventure, romance, revenge, mecha, paranormal powers and intrigue fill the pages of this continuing saga. If you’re looking for nearly non-stop, blood pumping excitement you should get this book! Solid State Sigma Series Solid State Shadow Arc Night Harbour (http://amzn.to/1gPZACR) Gilead’s Gambit (http://amzn.to/1csMn67) Trinity Tower (http://amzn.to/1cAwYLm) Solid State Shadow Omnibus Edition (Night Harbour, Gilead’s Gambit, Trinity Tower all in one; http://amzn.to/1fGalVS) Solid State Rising Arc Escape from Sericent (coming soon; 2014-2015) Dark Star Station (coming soon; 2014-2015) Queen’s Sacrifice (coming soon; 2014-2015) Solid State Supremacy Arc Hunt for Hightower (coming soon; 2015-2016) Cygnus Showdown (coming soon; 2015-2016) Betrayal at Ares (coming soon; 2015-2016) Battle of Sericent (coming soon; 2015-2016) Solid State Universe Prequels The Shanghai Connection (Kindle | Preview) coming soon… http://alexeicyren.com/escape-from-sericent-coming-soon/

Book Stolen Lives

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michael J Allen
  • Publisher : Delirious Scribbles Ink
  • Release : 2017-12-30
  • ISBN : 9781944357320
  • Pages : 484 pages

Download or read book Stolen Lives written by Michael J Allen and published by Delirious Scribbles Ink. This book was released on 2017-12-30 with total page 484 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cassii's AI module is missing. Alaric must launch a desperate search to reclaim Cassiopeia's heart, but the old frigate is too much without an AI to run her systems. Taking on a reluctant doctor, a pacifist AI, an Alistari war hero and his ace pilot mate, Alaric must find a way to track down Cassii's abductor in the vast Protectorate. To make matters worse, criminals haunt the star lanes almost unopposed, enslaving refugees and ruining lives. Alaric must dance a fine line between heroics and villainy as circumstances and hard luck drive him to dark choices. To thwart the Protectorate's criminal elite, Alaric embraces the vast interstellar emptiness in a struggle to harden himself for survival. Every move seems the wrong one, and every choice carves a slice from his soul. Can he free Cassii before he loses himself or will she return to find her beloved captain just another monster in the black?

Book ZeQuest

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dhayaa Anbajagane
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-09-26
  • ISBN : 9781517662424
  • Pages : 148 pages

Download or read book ZeQuest written by Dhayaa Anbajagane and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-09-26 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lies are abundant. The truth? Rarely soArmorica was an ancient planet filled with luscious fields, towering forests, and crystal clear streams. And now, it was going to be destroyed. When Armorica's very existence is threatened by an enemy planet, Q is left with no choice but to take matters into his own hands and prevent a inter-planetary massacre from breaking out. But one question remained unanswered : How was he supposed to take down an entire planet? Thrilling, Plot-twisting and mysterious, ZeQuest explores the nature of a selfish world, where nothing is ever what it seems to be. Book 2 of the #1 Bestselling Space Opera Series, The Quest SagaAuthor interviewQ - So what makes the Quest Saga so special?A -What makes this series special is that it dares to go beyond cultural norm, and fuse together fantasy and science fiction - an ideal that only star wars has pulled off so far. Overall this is an action packed adventure that promises to be exciting and thrilling on every single page - and I've made sure there's never a dull moment. Q - What kind of series is the Quest Saga?A - It's a mix of things basically, which makes it really hard to select a proper genre for it. I'd say it's primarily a Young Adult Space Opera book. That makes you think it's Science Fiction, which is partly true, but this book has strong elements of Paranormal fantasy, which is initially weird to think about. I was very worried if people would like books which fused together dominant elements of both Fantasy and Science Fiction in a Space-Opera/Space-Exploration world. Then Scott Terry, a NYT bestselling author of the Young Adult Science Fiction Series "The Game is Life", told me he read my books, and said it resembled "Star Wars" a lot. First of all that was an amazing comment to get from a Action-Adventure Author like him, and then there's the added advantage of finally figuring out a niche for my book. So now, instead of calling it a "Young Adult Space Opera" I'll be calling it "The book that resembles Star Wars" or maybe "A young adult Dystopian space opera". Q - Why should readers give these books a try?A - Well, I'd say if someone wanted a quick easy read with action-packed adventures, this is the novel for them. Most people love space exploration adventures, and this one combines them with another amazing story tool - magic. So if you want to know what would happen if magic existed in a high-tech space world, this is the book for you. Q - How many books are in the Quest Saga?A - I've planned this out to be a series of five books. So far there are three stories, and I'm actively writing the next two in the series. - ConQuest (Get it for free! - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HV4Y3VK) - ZeQuest : A Quest Saga Novella (Save 70% and buy it NOW - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015T56UBS) - AcQuest (Available for pre-order - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015RYI2NU) Categories:- Young Adult Science Fiction Action Adventure Novel Series - Young Adult Fantasy Action Adventure Novel Series - Young Adult Novella - Science Fiction Adventure Novella - Space Opera Trilogy - Space Opera Science Fiction Novels - Space Opera Technothriller

Book Escape from Sericent

Download or read book Escape from Sericent written by Alexei Cyren and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-03-21 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ariel Blake is a merciless ex-Siren agent who finds herself fighting impossible odds. The Sagitarus Rebel Alliance, Datar Colonial Authority, the Black Phoenix and Gilead Hightower hunt for the Solid State Shadow data and Eve Lang. Blake's childhood friend is helpless and in a coma after the events of Trinity Tower. The question is: who will get to Eve first? Ariel has to get off the planet alive before she can start her search. She knows she won't be able to do it alone. Her most staunch allies however are scattered to the winds. Worse still, Ariel's own government turns against her. Patrik Prokop, a lieutenant of the mysterious shadow master of Aminon will do everything in his power to kill her before she gets off Sericent... or use her to control Eve for his own selfish ends. If that happens, it could lead to humanity's future annihilation. All it takes is one death to start the dominoes falling... Her own. Solid State Rising: Escape from Sericent is part of an action packed science fiction space opera that is inspired by Mass Effect, Star Wars, Judge Dredd, Die Hard, Continuum and Blade Runner. Adventure, romance, revenge, mecha, paranormal powers and intrigue fill the pages of this continuing saga. If you're looking for nearly non-stop, blood pumping excitement you should get this book! Solid State Sigma Series Solid State Shadow Arc Night Harbour (http: //amzn.to/1gPZACR) Gilead's Gambit (http: //amzn.to/1csMn67) Trinity Tower (http: //amzn.to/1cAwYLm) Solid State Shadow Omnibus Edition (Night Harbour, Gilead's Gambit, Trinity Tower all in one; http: //amzn.to/1fGalVS) Solid State Rising Arc Escape from Sericent (coming soon; 2014-2015) Dark Star Station (coming soon; 2014-2015) Queen's Sacrifice (coming soon; 2014-2015) Solid State Supremacy Arc Hunt for Hightower (coming soon; 2015-2016) Cygnus Showdown (coming soon; 2015-2016) Betrayal at Ares (coming soon; 2015-2016) Battle of Sericent (coming soon; 2015-2016) Solid State Universe Prequels The Shanghai Connection (Kindle Preview) coming soon... http: //alexeicyren.com/escape-from-sericent-coming-soon/

Book Dark World

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michael Waller
  • Publisher : Rampart Publishing
  • Release : 1918-02-10
  • ISBN : 9780648275503
  • Pages : 186 pages

Download or read book Dark World written by Michael Waller and published by Rampart Publishing. This book was released on 1918-02-10 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A small colony on a remote planet suddenly finds itself cut off from the rest of the human occupied galaxy. Can they survive, or would anarchy take over? And what happens when suddenly they find themselves a part of humanity once again. Having escaped from the ruins of her home world, Echo finds herself without a future path when her partner Ben is lost in action and presumed dead. Determined to join the war effort, she sets out for the military academy, only to have her ship waylaid. When she escapes from the ships attackers, she finds herself on a lost world, fighting with a small group of rebels against a regime which holds the population is virtual slavery. In a society cowed by subjugation and without weapons, she searches for a way to lead a small band of rebels to free the population and return the lost colony to the Federation, and to freedom. And always, she continues her quest to find what happened to Ben. "Dark World" is the second in the series "Echo's Way", by multi award winning author Mike Waller. Whilst part of a series, it is a complete, stand alone novel. An action / adventure story with just a hint of romance, it is science fiction space opera set on a distant colonial planet in the far distant future. Grab your copy now, and join in the amazing journey of this brave, resourceful young heroine.

Book Shockwave

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lindsay Buroker
  • Publisher : Lindsay Buroker
  • Release :
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 356 pages

Download or read book Shockwave written by Lindsay Buroker and published by Lindsay Buroker. This book was released on with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if being a hero was encoded in your genes? And nobody told you? Casmir Dabrowski would laugh if someone asked him that. After all, he had to build a robot to protect himself from bullies when he was in school. Fortunately, life is a little better these days. He’s an accomplished robotics engineer, a respected professor, and he almost never gets picked on in the lunchroom. But he’s positive heroics are for other people. Until robot assassins stride onto campus and try to kill him. Forced to flee the work he loves and the only home he’s ever known, Casmir catches the first ship into space, where he hopes to buy time to figure out who wants him dead and why. If he can’t, he’ll never be able to return home. But he soon finds himself entangled with bounty hunters, mercenaries, and pirates, including the most feared criminal in the Star Kingdom: Captain Tenebris Rache. Rache could snap his spine with one cybernetically enhanced finger, but he may be the only person with the answer Casmir desperately needs: What in his genes is worth killing for? ~ Twice nominated for the Goodreads Readers’ Choice awards, Lindsay Buroker has made a career of delighting fantasy and science fiction fans with fun, fast-paced adventures filled with characters you wish could come to your weekend barbecues. Join the fun, and grab a copy of Shockwave now!

Book 9 2 5

    Book Details:
  • Author : No Fenne
  • Publisher : Independently Published
  • Release : 2023-01-17
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book 9 2 5 written by No Fenne and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kazjivo woke up-on a spaceship light years away from the nearest planet-with no memories. The owner of the spaceship, a beautiful lady named Villin, tells him about his past. Their past. He quickly realizes there's something wrong with him. He's deathly afraid of talking to people. Including Villin, who is supposed to be his wife. She is a deadly bounty hunter who braves the shadiest corners of the galaxy to hunt down infamous criminals. He follows her, hoping to regain his memories. But bounty hunting requires talking. A lot of talking. As a dangerous foe from the past rises up once again, he must face his fears-if not for the sake of the galaxy, for the sake of its target: Villin. ----9 2 5 is about a machine who has the power to either save the universe or destroy it.Teen 13+ / Action-adventure / Machine / Sci-fi / Space Opera / War ■■■■□ adventure ■■□□□ romance ■■■■□ self-discovery ■■■■□ violence

Book Triple Shot

    Book Details:
  • Author : A.R. Knight
  • Publisher : Black Key Books
  • Release : 2017-10-31
  • ISBN : 1946554197
  • Pages : 849 pages

Download or read book Triple Shot written by A.R. Knight and published by Black Key Books. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A few drinks, a couple unexpected murders, and now Davin and his crew are the most wanted band in the Solar System. Running security on an isolated Europa outpost should have been easy, but when a surprise inspection puts Davin and the Wild Nines on the wrong side of both the law and the lawbreakers, the mercenary crew has to fight and fly with all they've got to stay alive. Soon Davin's making deals and blasting double-crossers as he tries to uncover the plot behind the murders, and find who's setting up his crew. The Wild Nines dash from Earth to Neptune and back again, searching for answers with sarcastic smiles and quick trigger fingers. What lies at the mystery's end, though, is something Davin and his crew don't expect. What all their cocky quips and stick-jockey piloting can't account for. To save their lives, clear their names, and bring sanity back to the Solar System, the Wild Nines will have to become what they never wanted to be: Heroes. Triple Shot brings together the first three Wild Nines novels and a prequel short story into an action-packed box set that lets you enjoy this space opera adventure from start to finish. If you're looking for a new adventure with a colorful cast and a new take on a sci-fi future, give Triple Shot and the Wild Nines a look today!

Book Lunar Escape

    Book Details:
  • Author : C. P. MacDonald
  • Publisher : Atlantean Conflict
  • Release : 2019-03-02
  • ISBN : 9781798490143
  • Pages : 170 pages

Download or read book Lunar Escape written by C. P. MacDonald and published by Atlantean Conflict. This book was released on 2019-03-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious secret society. A corrupt Governor. Can a simple smuggler stop the destruction of the moon?Captain Calin Aku smuggles contraband and people from the cesspool of Earth to the Moon cities aboard his ship the Sea Rover. He leads and protects his small crew, pulling off heists and diving into adventures.With a new client, the crew of the Sea Rover find themselves in a battle against a corrupt Governor and allied with a secret society hidden from humanity for a thousand years. Calin has no choice but to take action and to be more than a rogue outlaw. Can he defeat an all-powerful government to save his crew and the citizens of the Moon? Lunar Escape is the first book in The Atlantean Conflict Series, a sci-fi dystopian adventure of ancient secrets, Solar System-wide action, and a smuggler turned reluctant hero. If you like fast-paced adventures, advanced civilizations, and rogue heroes then you'll love this debut science fiction series from C.P. MacDonald. Discover Lunar Escape to start your adventure in this exciting new series today!

Book Cost of the Gold Service

Download or read book Cost of the Gold Service written by Allen Ivers and published by Allen Ivers. This book was released on 2022-03-11 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They're called Paladins. They're not soldiers. They're zealots. Dogmatic, violent, and single-minded. The very best the Empire has to offer, completely removed from military oversight. They're trained to kill, augmented with the most extreme technology available to humanity. Paladins don't fail, they don't die. And they have only one goal: Slay the enemies of the Dunsweir. Thom, Osyen, and the crew of the Aurum are in for the fight of their lives. But what will it cost them to get out alive? *** Book Two in the Gold Service Trilogy kicks off with a bang, grabs hold and never lets go.

Book Escape 2 Earth

    Book Details:
  • Author : Lawrence Johnson
  • Publisher : iUniverse
  • Release : 2006-04
  • ISBN : 059538935X
  • Pages : 185 pages

Download or read book Escape 2 Earth written by Lawrence Johnson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-04 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alien warnings embedded in our crop circles have gone unnoticed, until now. Governments around the globe race against time to evacuate billions of inhabitants from the planet due to the discovery that Earth will be destroyed in the year 2012, a mere eight years away. Where would we go? How would we get there? Who would be left behind? And why is one race of aliens plotting to keep us here? These are just a few of the questions and obstacles faced on this galactic odyssey by our trio of heroes in Escape 2 Earth. Matt, Will, and Art are reluctantly drawn into an adventure by a secret alien organization that will unlock the mysteries of Stonehenge, the White Pyramid of China, the Mayan calendar, and the Great Sphinx in a scramble to help save the human race. This epic quest for Earth's survival takes you from the powdery pink morning skies on the planet Lazon to the subterranean cities under planet Vada and the Whistling forest. The battle between good and evil that began long ago in a far off galaxy is now being played out with the survival of mankind at stake. This sci-fi story is laced with a touch of telepathy, deception, and a murder or two. Discover the hidden alien base deep in the dark murky depths of the Marinas Trench, watch as the aliens prepare to celebrate at the Festival of Life. Who will survive the race to escape this doomed planet? It is anybody's guess. Who will Escape to Earth?

Book The Backworlds

    Book Details:
  • Author : M. Pax
  • Publisher : M. Pax
  • Release : 2012-04-10
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 138 pages

Download or read book The Backworlds written by M. Pax and published by M. Pax. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the far future, humanity settles the stars, bioengineering its descendants to survive in a harsh universe. This is the first book in the science fiction series, The Backworlds. A space opera adventure. After the war with the Foreworlders, Backworlders scatter across the remaining planets. Competition is fierce, and pickings are scant. Scant enough that Craze’s father decides to improve his fortunes by destroying his son. He tells his only boy their moon isn’t big enough for them both and gives Craze a ticket for the next transport leaving the space dock. Cut off from everyone he knows with little money and no knowledge of the worlds beyond, Craze must find a way to forge a new life and make his father regret this day. First, he must survive.

Book Caelestis Series

    Book Details:
  • Author : Louisa Locke
  • Publisher : M. Louisa Locke
  • Release : 2018-04-06
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 896 pages

Download or read book Caelestis Series written by Louisa Locke and published by M. Louisa Locke. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 896 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mabel Yu is one of the ten Founding Families of the Paradisi Project who left a dying Earth to settle New Eden. Jaxon is Mabel’s friend and a Reacher, the group of men and women who were responsible for the success of the Paradisi Project. Mei Lin Yu is Mabel’s descendent who discovers a secret about her family and the native Ddaerans that will forever change her destiny. Silence is a sentient snowcat who bridges the divisions between Founders, Ddaerans, and Reachers. These individuals will shape the future of humanity as it struggles to escape the failures that destroyed Earth and build a new paradise in a far-away galaxy. The three books and the bonus short story in this boxed set are the first works in USA Today bestselling author Locke’s Caelestis series, a coming of age, action adventure series that is part of the Paradisi Chronicles, an open-source science fiction world created by multiple authors. This set includes: Book 1: Between Mountain and Sea Book 2: Under Two Moons Book 3: Through Ddaera’s Touch Plus a short story: Aelwyd: Home

Book Anarchy s Edge

    Book Details:
  • Author : Dave Walsh
  • Publisher : DW Science Fiction
  • Release : 2021-03-30
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 248 pages

Download or read book Anarchy s Edge written by Dave Walsh and published by DW Science Fiction. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep in the heart of the galaxy, an ancient, banished force lays in wait. Life has transformed for Trella. No longer bound to the old ways of her people, she seeks her place in the galaxy, only to find as her father seizes power in Andlios he may be a puppet for figures from his own past. With the help of her old friends, she must venture out further into the galaxy than she ever has before, hoping to stop the Banished before it’s too late. There’s just one problem: the Khonsu revolution finds itself besieged by the Earth Ministry. After Khonsu Station and the gate went dark, Katrijn and Jace ventured through once more, in search of Loren and their friends. What they weren’t expecting was their fragile intra-galaxy alliance hanging on by a thread as the Earth Ministry cut off Khonsu Station, looking to reclaim the station and quash the uprising before it could spread through the rest of the galaxy. Every revolution faces its past, but is that past too powerful to stop? *** KEYWORDS: science fiction, scifi book, scifi books, space opera book, space opera scifi, space opera adventure battles, science fiction female lead, strong female characters in books, anarchist scifi, cyborg fiction, space opera exploration, space viking book, anticapitalist scifi, existential scifi, scifi box set, epic space opera, scifi fantasy, space viking battles, lgbtq scifi, progressive scifi, hema battles scifi, space opera, science fiction cthulhu, lovecraftian, lovecraftian scifi For fans of: Frank Herbert, Dan Simmons, China Mieville, Isaac Asimov, Ursula K. LeGuin, John Wilker, Martha Wells, Ann Leckie, Iain M. Banks, Iain Banks, Kim Stanley Robinson, John Scalzi, Chuck Wendig, Kevin J. Anderson

Book Back From the Dead

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rolf Nelson
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2016-11-04
  • ISBN : 9789527065808
  • Pages : 346 pages

Download or read book Back From the Dead written by Rolf Nelson and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-04 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BACK FROM THE DEAD is the first book in The Stars Came Back series. It is a space western, the story of regular folks just trying stay alive, seeking work to earn money for repairs to get to the next job, with no shortage of action and adventure along the way. It is military sci-fi, featuring a company of mercenaries, spaceship combat, mortar and rifle combat, spear-and-shield battle, and post-traumatic stress disorder. And it is a philosophical investigation, pondering everything from the lessons of Achilles to how one stops a bar fight with earplugs.