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Metal Warrior #2
Metal Warrior: Nerves of Steel
Even with humanity facing a deadly enemy intent on wiping them from the face of the Earth, there are always those willing to sell out for personal gain.A military sci-fi adventure from Amazon All-Star author James David Victor
Dane and the Mechanized Infantry Division have faced off against the Exin and come to a terrifying conclusion. The aliens are not working alone. As Dane's own body fails because of the virus, he must lead a mission to prevent the Exin and their sympathizers from taking out key military figures. If they fail, the cost to Dane, himself, and humanity, as a whole, could be catastrophic.
Metal Warrior: Nerves of Steel is the second book in the Mech Fighter series. If you like fast-paced space adventures with engaging characters and exciting battles, you will definitely want to see how the Metal Warriors save mankind, or if they can.
Download Metal Warrior: Nerves of Steel and continue this epic space adventure today!
Dane and the Mechanized Infantry Division have faced off against the Exin and come to a terrifying conclusion. The aliens are not working alone. As Dane's own body fails because of the virus, he must lead a mission to prevent the Exin and their sympathizers from taking out key military figures. If they fail, the cost to Dane, himself, and humanity, as a whole, could be catastrophic.
Metal Warrior: Nerves of Steel is the second book in the Mech Fighter series. If you like fast-paced space adventures with engaging characters and exciting battles, you will definitely want to see how the Metal Warriors save mankind, or if they can.
Download Metal Warrior: Nerves of Steel and continue this epic space adventure today!
- GenresScience Fiction
196 pages, Paperback
Published November 17, 2020
About the author
James David Victor
214 books97 followersJames David Victor is the pen name used by science fiction and fantasy author David J. VanBergen Jr. for co-authored projects. It is his way of sharing more stories with you than he could write by himself.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
July 3, 2026
Metal Warrior: Nerves of Steel is an improvement over the first book. The pacing is better, the stakes are higher, and the mystery surrounding the Exin and their human allies starts to become more interesting. There is enough action to keep the pages turning and I found myself more invested in Dane's story than I was in the first book.
That said, the series still is not quite scratching my itch for a great mech military sci-fi story. I was hoping for something with deeper world building, stronger character development and more tactical military action. It feels like the ingredients are there, but they never quite come together in a satisfying way. Better than book one and enough to make me curious about the next instalment, but I am still waiting for the series to really find its stride.
That said, the series still is not quite scratching my itch for a great mech military sci-fi story. I was hoping for something with deeper world building, stronger character development and more tactical military action. It feels like the ingredients are there, but they never quite come together in a satisfying way. Better than book one and enough to make me curious about the next instalment, but I am still waiting for the series to really find its stride.
May 13, 2022
Book 2
Book 2 was a fun read and had some errors. The plot and characters have developed well. The plot is a bit repetitive in places and does not flow as well as it should. The characters seem a bit lost in what should be achieved in new problems that come up. This makes the characters thoughts and actions sporadic and very lucky. I did enjoy the book overall and it could have been a bit longer.
Book 2 was a fun read and had some errors. The plot and characters have developed well. The plot is a bit repetitive in places and does not flow as well as it should. The characters seem a bit lost in what should be achieved in new problems that come up. This makes the characters thoughts and actions sporadic and very lucky. I did enjoy the book overall and it could have been a bit longer.
March 9, 2021
This is a pretty good book in its own right, and a great continuation of the series. It's not amazing - at least, not to me, though it likely would be to those who are bigger fans of this kind of story than I am. But I'm glad I decided to continue the series after having read the first book for the Febookary reading challenge last month.
May 30, 2026
Book two of 9 book set.
Mech fighter gets his legs mangled by an alien attack. Virus is released by aliens but tempory cure exists to stop effects and reduces pain. Technology let our hero fight on in various mechanical bot fighting units. Boot camp for training is rough with bullies in too much control.
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Mech fighter gets his legs mangled by an alien attack. Virus is released by aliens but tempory cure exists to stop effects and reduces pain. Technology let our hero fight on in various mechanical bot fighting units. Boot camp for training is rough with bullies in too much control.
Unlimited Kindle book, read with the Alexa audio application
November 28, 2021
Allow a day for this PG sci-fi war tale of Private-nothing Dane Williams as he finishes basic training on the Assisted Mechanized Plate for the Mechanized Infantry Division of the Federal Marines Corp. I had an ARC from Booksprout and this voluntary review is my own opinion.
April 6, 2025
Excellent
Another excellent book by Mr. Victor. There are surprises around every corner. This book is as well written as the first book in the series and just as entertaining. I highly recommend this book.
Another excellent book by Mr. Victor. There are surprises around every corner. This book is as well written as the first book in the series and just as entertaining. I highly recommend this book.
April 19, 2025
Loved it
The fight against the alien Exin continues. Even though their training is not complete the Marines and Dane are sent on their first mission. Honestly you need to read this, it’s excellent.
The fight against the alien Exin continues. Even though their training is not complete the Marines and Dane are sent on their first mission. Honestly you need to read this, it’s excellent.
October 22, 2025
Dealing with Brass
Never an easy thing dealing with superiors so far above you they forget tactical priorities because they only think strategic. Have to learn and adjust on the fly, then ignore superiors when you have to protect them.
Never an easy thing dealing with superiors so far above you they forget tactical priorities because they only think strategic. Have to learn and adjust on the fly, then ignore superiors when you have to protect them.
October 28, 2025
Space Opera Ahead.
Marines. Mechs. Good Characters. Worth Reading. And a Mystery into an Alien race with Human collaborators. What do the Collaborators hope/expect to gain? Traitors!!
Marines. Mechs. Good Characters. Worth Reading. And a Mystery into an Alien race with Human collaborators. What do the Collaborators hope/expect to gain? Traitors!!
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April 11, 2026Great read, ready for book 3 now
Was a good read continued well from book 1, characters becoming stronger, story development going from strength to strength. Hoping that medical can further develop treatments for the virus.
Was a good read continued well from book 1, characters becoming stronger, story development going from strength to strength. Hoping that medical can further develop treatments for the virus.
November 22, 2020
Fantastic Storyline
Well you have done it again another great storyline with plenty of blood and guts.. Looking forward to Steel Trap in December. Keep them them coming 😁😁
Well you have done it again another great storyline with plenty of blood and guts.. Looking forward to Steel Trap in December. Keep them them coming 😁😁
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May 25, 2021Nasty things from helll
You have a way of creating some interesting types of creatures for your characters to have to find how to take them out.
Highly recommend this series.
You have a way of creating some interesting types of creatures for your characters to have to find how to take them out.
Highly recommend this series.
June 29, 2026
At times it reminds me of the old Batman series, "thwack", "argh". Gets old and it's not needed.
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