In a future where humanity has spread to the stars, young Alex Taylor is about to begin his compulsory term of military service in the Human Federation Defense Force. As a new recruit in the elite Spaceborne Division, Alex will be responsible for protecting the Hunter system and the Human Federation from alien threats.
But nothing can prepare Alex for the realities of interstellar war. Alex and his fellow Spaceborne troops are deployed to the alien world of Pike Prime. Battling a ruthless enemy on foreign soil, Alex must fight not only for his own survival, but for the fate of the Human Federation itself.
As the war intensifies, Alex forges unbreakable bonds with his squadmates. But the losses and horrors of combat take their toll, forcing each soldier to confront their own mortality and the terrible cost of victory. Through it all, Alex discovers what it truly means to serve, sacrifice, and lead.
Nicholas Taylor is a fantasy and science fiction author. He was born in 1981 in Denver, Colorado, where he lives with his wife and family.
Nicholas enjoys writing fiction that pulls readers into immersive worlds with likable and relatable characters. He strives to draw the reader into the scene with the characters, allowing them to explore magical realms or distant planets. View all by Nicholas Taylor
