Command of the Blood Service


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A Daring Rescue. Rocky Alliances. And the Fires of War. ◆◆◆ Aaron Havenes and the Capitals barely survived the Imperial assault of Vanguard. And now one of their own is held captive. To get her back, Aaron seeks the help of pirate and smuggler Fiona McCorty. Fiona lost her power, her station, and now a friend to Imperial guns. Blinded by revenge, all she wants is a clean shot at the man responsible. Aaron can give that to her, but only if she helps in this foolish rescue mission. And that means going back to where it all began--leaving Vanguard behind, venturing deep into Imperial-controlled space--back to where the Capitals are made. Neither of them are ready for what they must face there.... ◆◆◆ Aaron's journey as a Capital concludes with this explosive chapter.




Ranks of the Blood Service


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Armed insurrection was only ever going to end one way... ◆◆◆ A battle-fleet of the Empire's finest has arrived in orbit around Aaron's little colony. They give him one demand: surrender or burn. Aaron didn’t win his freedom to give it up so easily. With the help of old friends and new recruits, he must now lead a rag-tag defense of a small border world colony against the full might of the Imperial war machine. But he never suspected one of his friends would conspire with the enemy… If you’re looking for: •Violent Aliens •Super Soldiers with Cybernetic Augments •Mech Combat & Power Armor •Orbital Fleet Combat Then pick up the second chapter of Allen Ivers' Military Sci-Fi epic today!




The Blood Service Trilogy


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Wrongfully Convicted. Imprisoned For Life. His Only Hope Lies in Service The Complete Trilogy, 3 Books in 1 - Over 900 Pages of Sci-Fi Action/Adventure! Aaron Havenes had survived the labor camps this long by keeping his head down, getting through each day with one foot in front of the next. But when his only friends are lured into the colonial militia with empty promises, he vows to protect them at any cost--even if that means carrying a rifle for the Empire that chained him as a child. Their Imperial taskmasters needed bodies in uniform, cannon fodder ready to be sacrificed for the greater good against an alien threat they didn't really understand. They promised the convicts freedom and never expected any of them to survive long enough to claim it. But Aaron Havenes defies all expectations, surviving again and again. He draws the eye of ambitious politicians and cautious commanders alike, all concerned by the growing cache of this folk hero convict. Soon, Aaron is thrust into a grander scheme full of Super Soldiers and Spies, Aliens and Generals... And with the movements of one man, the cracks in an intergalactic Empire begin to take shape. Get the entire trilogy here today!




The Blood Service


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Aaron's no super soldier. He's just a convict—a Capital criminal. They gave him a lifetime sentence at thirteen years old, so that he could toil his remaining days in the Empire's distant galactic colonies. But not every planet the Empire has colonized is empty. Aaron doesn't need cybernetics to hear the big beasts battering away at the colony wall. These creatures dig day and night, two tons of leather and bone sending violent tremors through the dry soil. They're coming, they're coordinated, vicious and relentless. Even all of the technology, weapons, and super soldiers can't beat politics. Orders down for the colony garrison to depart, leaving them to the vengeful whims of their alien host. So the clever commander comes up with an idea. They may not be soldiers, but the Capital convicts are strong, united, and just desperate enough. They offer Aaron and his friends a devil's bargain: Serve a tour, go free. GOODREADS REVIEWS “The main character is awesome, and the story is action packed!” Goodreads, ★★★★★ “Loved it. Fast-paced and feel-good storyline.” Goodreads, ★★★★★ “This beautifully haunting and poignant adventure…” Goodreads, ★★★★★ “The start of a brilliant series!” Goodreads, ★★★★★ ABOUT THE SERIES The Capital Adventures begins with The Blood Service, a sci-fi action adventure following the titular Capital criminals in their fight for freedom from monster and Empire alike. Join Aaron and his team of miscreants as their war for redemption overturns a century of galactic supremacy. Book #4, The Gold Service, begins a new trilogy with new Capitals that broadens the scope of the series. Join a pirate crew of misanthropic heroes as they uncover the arcane foundations of the Empire's power. Book #7, The Iron Service, explores the galaxy through the eyes of the Empire's finest, the fearsome Orbital Strike Command. Follow a young commando as they challenge threats to galactic peace, both foreign and domestic.







The Medical Department


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Afghanistan at War


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Covering wars and conflicts of Afghanistan from the modern founding of the country in the 1700s to the contemporary struggle with the Taliban, this single-volume reference analyzes the causes and results of Afghanistan's wars and examines leading political and military figures, weapons, and tactics. Afghanistan has been embroiled in war and conflict throughout the latter part of the 20th century as well as the current millennium, but due to its location at the crossroads of Central Asia, Afghanistan has also endured repeated conquests throughout its turbulent earlier times. Examining Afghanistan's long military history through this book will enable readers to grasp the wider sociopolitical history of the country; appreciate the impact of these wars on Southwest Asia and superpowers such as Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and the United States; and understand why Afghanistan remains a controversial battleground today. The alphabetically organized entries examine the major wars and conflicts of Afghanistan from the modern founding of the country during the Durrani Dynasty in the 1700s through the contemporary struggle with the Taliban. The book spotlights the role of key individuals in starting, pursuing, or ending conflicts, as well as their broader contributions to—or negative impact on—Afghanistan and the international arena. The work also presents essays that examine key subtopics such as weapons, tactics, ethnic groups, religion, and foreign relations. This allows the reader—whether a student, scholar, or member of a nonacademic audience—to examine a topic in depth and see how the event, figure, or movement fits into the broader history of Afghanistan.