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The best-selling, award-winning author of Stiger's Tigers delivers the next action-packed installment in the Tales of the Seventh series. Where a Stiger goes, death follows... Stiger has survived the brutal ordeal at Fort Covenant, which saw his company shattered and an enemy army destroyed. The campaign season has finally drawn to a close, and Stiger is looking forward to the relatively quiet months ahead as the snow falls across the land and his company regains its strength. Stiger is slowly being accepted into the legion. There are still some who seek to make him feel like an outcast. Can he ever prove himself, or will he bear the shame of dishonor to the end of his days? Unexpectedly, he finds himself summoned to see the general. Stiger is dispatched on a critical mission for the empire. He must travel to the island kingdom of Thresh to deliver a message and a large quantity of gold. Despite the mission's importance, it seems like an easy job: a march through friendly territory well away from the enemy and a short journey by sea aboard an imperial warship. He brings only a handful of men, including an elven ranger and a paladin of the High Father. But before Stiger can even make it to Thresh, he stumbles upon a horrifying evil that has the potential to threaten everything, including the legion's survival. Trapped and cut off from help, he must face this insidious darkness or die in the attempt. Set amidst the backdrop of an epic war, there are greater forces at work than the young Stiger can begin to imagine, and he must confront them or all will be lost. His path down the long road to destiny has begun. A Dark Foretoken is set in the Stiger Chronicles universe.

Abandoned and cut off from friendly lines, Stiger takes the fight to the enemy A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, fighter, and a right proper bastard of a man...Captain Ben Stiger captured Castle Vrell and rid it of a minion of a dark god. Now he finds himself cut off from the empire with a hostile rebel army marching on the legion's fortress where they guard the entrance to the Vrell Valley. It is not in Stiger's nature to simply wait for the enemy. Badly outnumbered and facing odds greater than twenty to one, he sets out to impede the enemy's advance and show them the steel that the legions are made of. To help him on his way he has the services of his friend, Eli one of the last remaining elven rangers. As if matters could not get worse, an army of dwarves is preparing to retake Castle Vrell, a sacred place they name Grata'Kor. There are forces at play greater than Stiger can imagine. To survive, he must not only contend with a well-supported rebel army, but a hostile dwarven nation intent on fulfilling a mysterious prophecy that has the potential to shatter the world and bring ruin to the empire. The battle to save the empire and the world continues in this action packed adventure.

The third installment of the award-winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series is here A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, fighter and a right proper bastard of a man...Captain Ben Stiger has successfully thwarted the attack from an army of the Cyphan Confederacy. Now Stiger, his men, and his new dwarven allies have fallen back behind the great walls of Castle Vrell. Stiger finds himself named Legate of the Vanished, the long lost 13th Legion. This title and his own word binds him to the terms of the Compact, an ancient and mystical alliance formed nearly two thousand years before. The snows have come and the mountain summit into Vrell is impassable. On one side of the pass sits an army of the Cyphan Confederacy some twenty thousand strong. On the other sits Stiger, his company, the remnants of the 13th Legion and a dwarven army. Each side is waiting for the spring thaw.Bottled up in the Vrell valley, Stiger and his elven companion, Eli, learn of Garand Thoss, an ancient and abandoned dwarven city. Within its hallowed halls resides a prize of unimaginable value; a prize that will reveal the true history of the empire, and force Stiger to face a new enemy more deadly than he has ever faced before...

The long awaited prequel to the Award Winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series that started with the bestselling military fantasy book Stiger's Tigers. A nobleman from an infamous family, Ben Stiger finds himself freshly assigned to Third Legion, Seventh Company as a lowly lieutenant in the opening stages of war between the Empire and the Kingdom of the Rivan. Third Legion has been tasked with pursuing a retreating Rivan army back to the border where the Empire can take the fight into enemy territory. However, a major obstacle stands in Third Legion's path: the river Hana. The crossing is sure to be contested and dangerous. Should Third Legion fail to force a crossing, the entire campaign could grind to a disastrous halt. This is Stiger's first military appointment. Inexperienced, young and unsure of himself, Stiger is ostracized by his fellow lieutenants. Worse, he's been placed under the command of an incompetent officer. With life and reputation on the line, he must learn to understand men far beneath his station and lead them into battle. Stiger struggles not only against the enemy, but against his family's history and his own side to prove himself worthy of serving the empire he loves and earning the respect of the men he leads. Set amidst the backdrop of an epic war, there are greater forces at work than the young Stiger can even begin to imagine, setting him on the dangerous and lonely path of destiny.

A tarnished legacy. A dangerous mission. An epic destiny... The fourth installment of the award-winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series is here A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, and born fighter, Ben Stiger is trapped in the past and cut off from everything he has known. The World Gate is sealed behind him and Delvaris the man he traveled through time to save, is dead. With this great man's death, the future has been altered by the evil god Castor. Stiger has lost his purpose. For the first time in a great long while, no one needs saving and no one needs killing. Stiger is a man out of his time and worse a prisoner of the dwarves. Cast adrift in a time not his own, Stiger believes his time as a leader of men is at an end. But the gods are not done with him yet. A terrible evil looms over the Vrell Valley like a grim shadow. Castor's dark servants are hard at work. Despite being a man out of his time, Stiger is viewed as a threat to be eliminated, for a dread destiny has been stamped onto his line from the time of Karus. The Horde is on the march, and the Thirteenth Legion is in Vrell without a legate. There is only one man who can lead the Lost--Stiger. This is the Tiger's Time The question is... can the damage done by Castor's servants be repaired and will it be enough to change his destiny? Buy the Stiger's Tigers award-winning series Winner of the Independent Publisher Book Award for Fantasy & Finalist for Best Series Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Find out why thousands of readers have fallen for Amazon bestselling author Marc Alan Edelheit's captivating series FANTASYThe Stiger ChroniclesOriginally published as Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary OfficerStiger's TigersThe TigerThe Tiger's FateThe Tiger's TimeThe Tiger's WrathThe Tiger's ImperiumThe Tiger's Fight (2023) Tales of the Seventh - The Early YearsStigerFort CovenantA Dark ForetokenTresh (2023) The Karus SagaLost Legio IXFortress of RadianceThe First CompactRapax Pax Roma (2023) A Ranger's TaleEliBy Bow, Daggers & SwordLutha Nix (2023) The Way of Legend with Quincy J. AllenReclaiming HonorForging DestinyPaladin's Light (Conclusion) SCI-FIBorn of AshFallen EmpireInfinity ControlRising Phoenix (2024) NONFICTIONEvery Writer's Dream: The Insider's Path to an Indie Bestseller

Humanity is on the brink of annihilation. Only one man can turn the tide.For centuries, we explored the stars and settled new worlds. But a mysterious alien threat emerged, launching devastating attacks and seizing entire star systems. Every fifty years they come, silent and relentless, before disappearing again into the dark. And as they close in on humanity's home worlds, one more defeat could mean total extinction.Captain Jim Garrett joined the navy to fight back. But when a delicate mission ends in madness and mutiny, Garrett takes the blame and his career is left in ruins.Now, the only thing he commands is a construction site. The CNS Surprise is an experimental warship, half built in the dockyards of Midway Station. Garrett knows the ship inside out, but the navy brass would never let him take the helm, let alone lead her in battle.But when the aliens strike early, with unexpected ferocity, it's clear that every ship in the fleet will be needed. And the Surprise could be the only hope of slowing the enemy onslaught.Garrett is thrust into command for the first time, launching straight into combat. He must unite a maverick crew and master new technologies, as he leads a desperate counterstrike that will decide mankind's future. Off Midway Station is a military SF adventure of high-stakes space warfare, nail-biting action, and characters you would gladly follow into battle. A monumental journey of courage, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of survival, it's perfect for fans of Jack Campbell, David Weber, and Marko Kloos.See why readers love Marc Alan Edelheit's epic stories of battle and adventure: "Outstanding military sci-fi I couldn't put it down. Intense action and believable characters. I will recommend this author to my friends and family." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This is a must read... The story grabs you, at that point its clear your calendar and hold on for the ride " Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Couldn't put the book down... Can't wait for the follow up. I was spellbound at all the twists and turns." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"One heck of a ride. Fast pace, a good page turner, and a great story... Edelheit is a fantastic writer who doesn't disappoint." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Wonderfully written... I could not put this book down. Grips you from the very first sentence... And does. Not. Let. Go." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"A page turning delve into what a good story should be, amazing character development, incredible storytelling with no shortage of battle and excitement." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Winner of the 2016 Independent Publisher Book Bronze Award for Fantasy The empire has endured many centuries but is now threatened by multiple wars and a major rebellion in the South.A nobleman from an infamous family, imperial legionary officer, fighter and a right proper bastard of a man... Captain Ben Stiger finds himself reassigned from a crack legion to the rebellion simmering in the South. Placed in command of a truly terrible company, the 85th Imperial Foot, he is unknowingly sent on a suicide mission to resupply an isolated outpost, the garrison of Vrell. Along the way he must rebuild his new company, gain the respect of the men he leads, survive an assassination attempt, fight bandits, rebels, and an agent of an evil god. His companions on this journey of discovery and adventure are one of the few remaining elven rangers and a paladin on a quest for the High Father.The battle to save the empire and the world begins here in the first book of this exciting new series

A leader. A secret. A return home to a land in crisis. The beginning of an epic destiny....When Alaric returns home from a failed crusade, he finds a home changed beyond recognition. It's a land drowning in chaos and overrun with lawlessness. He is a battle-hardened general who has faced countless foes and navigated the intricate political alliances of the Cardinal King's Court in the Holy Land. But now he confronts his greatest challenge yet - reclaiming his homeland of Dekar.Grappling with loyalty, duty, and the burden of leadership, Alaric must face the grim realities of war and the weight of a destiny he does not want as he unravels the mysteries of what ruined Dekar. Otherwise, he might lose his home forever...Marc Alan Edelheit invites readers to immerse themselves in a new Epic Military Fantasy saga that is as emotionally compelling as it is action-packed. Enter a meticulously crafted world featuring progression fantasy and kingdom-building elements, where the stakes are high and the battles are so visceral you can almost smell the blood.The story begins here...