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First Cohort #3
Death's Chosen
The soldiers of the First Cohort have a new enemy to face, adding deadly pieces to the game being played across three thousand miles of the Empire.
For Captain Charing, the simplicity of war is about to be taken away from him. The whole of the Empire is on the brink of a rebellion that could see millions killed. Ancient creatures of evil clamour to return to the lands they once hunted and death comes relentlessly from the north.
Emperor himself has become involved and he is ready to bargain. The First Cohort have been summoned to see him, half a world away from the city of Blades. Captain Charing and his men are about to find out what it means to be caught in the middle of events that could result in the extermination of life itself.
For Captain Charing, the simplicity of war is about to be taken away from him. The whole of the Empire is on the brink of a rebellion that could see millions killed. Ancient creatures of evil clamour to return to the lands they once hunted and death comes relentlessly from the north.
Emperor himself has become involved and he is ready to bargain. The First Cohort have been summoned to see him, half a world away from the city of Blades. Captain Charing and his men are about to find out what it means to be caught in the middle of events that could result in the extermination of life itself.
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 12, 2017
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Anthony James
232 books108 followersAnthony James spent his youth reading what might now be called classic sci-fi and fantasy books. These days, he spends time in his study with the door locked against rampant and ferocious toddlers, writing books of his own.
That's the third person stuff out of the way.
For anyone who's read any of my books, you'll know that I write action science fiction that pulls no punches and which doesn't cram the good stuff into the last couple of chapters. The action starts early and it doesn't let up. I also take care to mix in plenty of humanity. The characters I write are all distinctly believable, often facing uncaring enemies and overwhelming odds. When they win, it's because they did their best.
Go on. Punch an alien today. Better yet, check out my series of books, each one filled with action, technology, warfare, aliens and against-the-odds survival. Lots of kick-back-and-enjoy weekend or evening reading.
That's the third person stuff out of the way.
For anyone who's read any of my books, you'll know that I write action science fiction that pulls no punches and which doesn't cram the good stuff into the last couple of chapters. The action starts early and it doesn't let up. I also take care to mix in plenty of humanity. The characters I write are all distinctly believable, often facing uncaring enemies and overwhelming odds. When they win, it's because they did their best.
Go on. Punch an alien today. Better yet, check out my series of books, each one filled with action, technology, warfare, aliens and against-the-odds survival. Lots of kick-back-and-enjoy weekend or evening reading.
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August 8, 2017
I liked this book
I am not sure why I liked this book so much. Possibly, it offers hope in constant war surrounded by evil with beams of rare hope. I can't wait for next book. The bad guys are stunningly complex. Superb.
I am not sure why I liked this book so much. Possibly, it offers hope in constant war surrounded by evil with beams of rare hope. I can't wait for next book. The bad guys are stunningly complex. Superb.
January 6, 2020
Great follow up to a great series
Exciting with numerous twist and turns. The first person narrative let's you fully root for Capt charling and his men. Nothing less than outstanding
Exciting with numerous twist and turns. The first person narrative let's you fully root for Capt charling and his men. Nothing less than outstanding
January 5, 2019
Exciting
Reminds me of The black company series by glen cook. I really enjoyed those and cant wait to get to the next one to see how this ends for the first cohort
Reminds me of The black company series by glen cook. I really enjoyed those and cant wait to get to the next one to see how this ends for the first cohort
August 17, 2021
Excellent
Really one of the better series in it's class with wonderful pace and group of characters that you will care about. Highly recommended!
Really one of the better series in it's class with wonderful pace and group of characters that you will care about. Highly recommended!
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews