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Free Excerpt From The Book (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) THE MISSIONThe Mound rises up against the skyline, an imposing, brooding presence, dark and silent. It appears to be completely deserted. A layer of brilliant white snow dusts the top of the massive circular structure, glittering in the sunlight. Vents on the roof spew faint plumes of smoke that drift off slowly in a light breeze. It was supposed to be a simple recon. Find out what it was, and report back. All Squad Beta knew was that the O's had built it – and it was where they sent their human captives. It wasn't until we fought our way there, with the Mound right on the horizon, that Beta One told us the real mission. I know we're going to die – all of us. But it's all right. We had seen the O's crucified victims, up on metal stakes, on our way to the Mound, and it was as if those poor dead people were pointing the way, raising their wasted arms, opening their filmy eyes, shrieking silent screams. My brothers and sisters, silently urging us on – to the Mound. I'm not afraid of death any more. All I want is revenge. Slave of the Legion is the third book of a six part series that follows Legion trooper Thinker's adventures in the service of the people of ConFree. Other titles in the series include Soldier of the Legion, The Black March, Secret of the Legion, Cross of the Legion and Curse of the Legion.
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In book three of this exceptional series, the Beta warriors are harder and colder, stunned by the ongoing war with the Omnis. Thinker, Snow Leopard, Psycho, Priestess, and Dragon have survived. Half their team is dead, and new replacements can't compare with seasoned comrades of the Omni wars. The Beta team feels doomed, resigned to dying as they take the battle deep into Omni-held territory to penetrate a frightening place called The Mound. Deep inside The Mound, Beta will find the answer to defeating the Omnis. One new addition to the Beta team is Tara, a psychic slaver atoning for past sins. Tara and Thinker have a history, back in their youth before the Legion when life held promise for them both. Now they both know there are very few safe havens left in a hostile universe. The Omnis come from an alternate universe and see humankind as vermin, fit only for elimination. They are a superior fighting force with the ability to control minds and actions. Only the Beta team stands between the Omnis and a universal holocaust. Marshall S. Thomas excels at creating memorable characters and horrifying, realistic battles in dark territories far from home. He skillfully shows readers the physical and psychological toll taken on the warriors who sacrifice everything to keep humanity safe. Each battle fought for humanity's cause, whether won or lost, brings Beta closer to a strange salvation. These futuristic warriors, like those of their past, face horrifying violence so others can sleep peacefully in their beds at night without fear. Thomas makes it clear that war is not all guts and glory, and that's why I say his Legion series is exceptional.
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| About the Author | |
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Marshall Thomas is a retired Foreign Service officer who served in East Asia for 35 years with postings in Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia and Malaysia. He is a graduate of the University of Miami. Marshall currently lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife. |
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