Books tagged: military and war

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2/4 Cavalry: Thunder Run    by Eric Johnson
Price: $1.00 USD. 7240 words. Published on December 6, 2010. .

2/4 Cavalry is sent along with a blower unit to Devkin to crush a rebellion. The story is based off of the "Thunder Run" scenario presented in the "Hammer's Crucible" miniatures book from the official Hammer's Slammers miniatures site. The scenario is typical Hammer's Slammers action, with some good tank action along with the unit's own brand of causing mayhem to fulfill the contract.
Horus    by Rob Lyles (aka, Al Zado)
Price: $2.99 USD. 55900 words. Published on June 23, 2011. .

A modern day superhero arises in the name of Horus. A bizarre dream leads him down the path of self-realization. Drawn into the war on terror, this average guy, Horatio Azar, from Detroit, discovers he has similar qualities to both the mythical god of Horus and Jesus Christ. He must combat the forces of evil and sin to prevail and set the stage for peace in the future.
From the Dark Side of Shadow    by Annie  Dameron
Price: $1.00 USD. 14710 words. Published on October 16, 2011. .

The heart is capable of kindness but also of cruelty. How far are you willing to go to get what you want? Will you disregard any of your morals or scruples? Who will you destroy in your path? These short stories explore the darkness behind the genteel faces. Some may be watching from beyond the grave.
Seven Floors High    by Steve Goddard
Price: $6.99 USD. 129210 words. Published on December 10, 2011. .

Seven Floors High is based around a true story of life inside Iaxis, a "New Age" Internet company during the boom of 2000. This riveting and fast paced novel provides a vivid and humorous account of life inside Iaxis during this extravagant "dot.com" period.
Return To Hougoumont    by Shaun Parker
Price: Free! 2770 words. Published on January 10, 2012. .

A brutal account of the storming of the north gate in the fight for Hougoumont Farm, a fictional story based on historical events. The outcome of Waterloo may well of hinged on the struggle for Hougoumont Farm, death is indescriminate in the turmoil and carnage of battle! Please leave a review for this story as it is free for you to read and feedback will help me write better stories. Thanks
Loss of Life - A Jessie Carr Novel #7    by JL Schneider
Price: $2.99 USD. 55070 words. Published on January 12, 2012. .

Jessie Carr returns and he’s on the hunt for one of his missing partners. She’s been kidnapped and now Jessie and his team are on the hunt. Jessie’s world is violent, but when he is faced with the loss of a team member it makes him questions his decisions in life. But Jessie isn’t alone, with Cheryl his wife at his side he proves he’s up to any challenge. Terrorism knows no boundaries, from the United States to Mexico, to the Middle East CIA contracts are plentiful and Jessie’s teams are up to the challenge. Loss of Life takes us on a violent ride through the world of the lawless.
Short Insider Essays About The Military    by Gusdavis Aughtry
Price: Free! 6140 words. Published on January 17, 2012. .

Because we have so few Americans today who understand the military, I think it is imperative for those of us who do to point out a truth that is anything but official, i. e., the president that says we have turned a corner in Afghanisnam. What "corner" is he talking about. He using information given him by a military that is "can do" regardless of the reality.
On Heroes' Wings - An American Tale of Patriotism, Courage, and Pride    by KT Morrissey
Price: $0.99 USD. 16200 words. Published on March 16, 2012. .

ON HEROES' WINGS is a tale of patriotism and courage that focuses on a family of Bald Eagles and a nine year old son of a US military soldier. The youngest of the eagles and the young boy both must learn what it means to be patriotic, courageous, and to take pride in the land they love. Rediscover American patriotism, or watch as it blooms anew, with this exciting new American classic.
The Battle for Bougainville part 2    by David Rogers
Price: $1.00 USD. 30 words. Published on April 7, 2012. .

This is an illustrated movie-style comic book. It is a world war 2 fictional account about American minority Army battalions getting sent to the Solomon Islands in the Southwest Pacific to help out in the struggle to defeat The Imperial Japanese Army.
A Common Bond II    by Richard Epstein
Price: $4.99 USD. 26740 words. Published by MilSpeak Books  on May 23, 2012. .

This eloquent anthology, carefully stitched together by veteran Richard Epstein, contains poetry, prose, and songs written by 21 Memorial Day Writers' Project participants, and spans 1993 – 2011, a period in United States history that began in peacetime and has stretched into the longest war fought since Viet Nam. This sampling will make your heart bleed, but your soul will smile.