When nuclear war erupts on Earth, the American colony in the Alpha Centauri system is left stranded. As the new day dawns, a furious attack by the native inhabitants threatens to overwhelm the colony's defenses. It's left to the thin red line of the US Army's 9th Regiment to stem the tide and ensure humanity's survival in this harsh new world. From two time Dragon Finalist and author of the best selling series "Irregular Scout Team One" and "Invasion" comes a new tale that tells of the struggle for survival on a brutal planet.
General David Halstead, a man who has the burden of humanities' survival thrust upon him, with limited resources, a traitor in their midst, and an unstoppable enemy.
Captain Greg Papadatos, the best field soldier in the army, sent to command a small outpost as punishment for his inability to adapt to garrison life. His command becomes the key to victory or defeat.
Sergeant Joe Johnston, leader of a small scout team trapped far behind enemy lines. The lives of his men and women depend on his making the right decisions under incredible pressure.
Captain Chris Santos and Lieutenant Anna Worthy, two soldiers who have to put their passion asides to make cold, calculating decisions, ones that might cost the lives of those they love to achieve victory.
Staff Sergeant Linda Yee, who carries a secret deep inside of her that will have disastrous effects on the colony.
In the grand star spanning tradition of Heinlein, Weber and Ringo, a new story looking forward to humanities future.
Genre: Science Fiction
General David Halstead, a man who has the burden of humanities' survival thrust upon him, with limited resources, a traitor in their midst, and an unstoppable enemy.
Captain Greg Papadatos, the best field soldier in the army, sent to command a small outpost as punishment for his inability to adapt to garrison life. His command becomes the key to victory or defeat.
Sergeant Joe Johnston, leader of a small scout team trapped far behind enemy lines. The lives of his men and women depend on his making the right decisions under incredible pressure.
Captain Chris Santos and Lieutenant Anna Worthy, two soldiers who have to put their passion asides to make cold, calculating decisions, ones that might cost the lives of those they love to achieve victory.
Staff Sergeant Linda Yee, who carries a secret deep inside of her that will have disastrous effects on the colony.
In the grand star spanning tradition of Heinlein, Weber and Ringo, a new story looking forward to humanities future.
Genre: Science Fiction
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