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The Borsen Incursion
For five centuries, a unified Earth has been the centre, and ruler, of all it surveys: an empire that spans two thousand worlds. It has been unchallenged for three hundred years.
The Borsen use strange technology to strike down fleets and planets with terrifying ease. Their inexplicable reserve leads some to suspect that they have a purpose beyond conquest. But all are certain that for the first time in half a millennium, mankind is facing a dire threat.
Centuries of bureaucracy and an entrenched arrogance lead to grievous losses. Even when a miraculous new technology offers an upper hand, factionalism and jealousy arise to threaten those who use it.
Can a visionary commander unravel the mystery that drives the Borsen?
Can he prevail against the fear that spreads as losses mount?
Can he realise the potentials of those who serve under him in time?
A centuries-spanning tale of space warfare told from major and minor viewpoints: the victories and the tragedies, the decisions that make or break civilisations, the resilience of ordinary people striving to cope. Be there when heroes are made and villains fall. Understand the motives of an enemy that seeks to drive humanity to the brink.
Using over fifty pieces of carefully-crafted short fiction, this book will take you from the start of the incursion to its end, letting you witness the war while revealing its impacts and revelations from every angle.
The Borsen use strange technology to strike down fleets and planets with terrifying ease. Their inexplicable reserve leads some to suspect that they have a purpose beyond conquest. But all are certain that for the first time in half a millennium, mankind is facing a dire threat.
Centuries of bureaucracy and an entrenched arrogance lead to grievous losses. Even when a miraculous new technology offers an upper hand, factionalism and jealousy arise to threaten those who use it.
Can a visionary commander unravel the mystery that drives the Borsen?
Can he prevail against the fear that spreads as losses mount?
Can he realise the potentials of those who serve under him in time?
A centuries-spanning tale of space warfare told from major and minor viewpoints: the victories and the tragedies, the decisions that make or break civilisations, the resilience of ordinary people striving to cope. Be there when heroes are made and villains fall. Understand the motives of an enemy that seeks to drive humanity to the brink.
Using over fifty pieces of carefully-crafted short fiction, this book will take you from the start of the incursion to its end, letting you witness the war while revealing its impacts and revelations from every angle.
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First published April 15, 2014
About the author
Julian M. Miles
35 books1 follower Julian grew up in Sussex, UK. A broken home in his early teens took him off the ‘straight and narrow’, and he’s never gone back. In the subsequent four decades he’s worked at levels from loading bay to boardroom, and picked up a few stories along the way.
His first loves were fantasy and magic; the blending of ancient and futuristic. He started writing at school, extended into writing role-playing game scenarios, and thence into bardic storytelling.
In 2011 he published his first books, in 2012 he released more (along with probably the smallest role-playing system in the world). Since then, he's published over 40 titles and has more than 50 books in progress.
He'd be delighted if you'd care to join him for a tale or two.
Keep an eye on what he’s up to at www.lizardsofthehost.co.uk
To find his currently available range, go to www.lothp.co.uk
His first loves were fantasy and magic; the blending of ancient and futuristic. He started writing at school, extended into writing role-playing game scenarios, and thence into bardic storytelling.
In 2011 he published his first books, in 2012 he released more (along with probably the smallest role-playing system in the world). Since then, he's published over 40 titles and has more than 50 books in progress.
He'd be delighted if you'd care to join him for a tale or two.
Keep an eye on what he’s up to at www.lizardsofthehost.co.uk
To find his currently available range, go to www.lothp.co.uk
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May 5, 2016
A really good read. It does deviate significantly from what I thought it would be based on the dust jacket blurb, but that didn't actually hurt the story overall. However, it does not quite feel like a "centuries-spanning tale", due to some narrative choices. Still, I definitely recommend it. Rating 4/5.
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