Military Sci-Fi Book

[the-isz]

Thought I'd pass this along...

In September I released a military sci-fi book called "Day One". A lot of the research for it came from playing a game called Aurora4x (think of a hybrid between a 4x game and Harpoon).

Here's a quick marketing blurb about the book:



September 15, 2241

Near Mars, a traitorous admiral opens fire on a fleet he'd once led, and a Navy he'd once loved.

In Earth orbit, a drone pilot stands over the poisoned bodies of his co-workers, crying out in triumph as nine hijacked drones slam into their unsuspecting targets.

Thirty-six thousand kilometers below, citizens in the mega-city of Atlanta, Georgia, look to the sky as a massive ship plummets from orbit, the dying remains of the largest deep-space warship ever built... now the largest bomb ever conceived.

Sol War 1 has begun.

* * * *

Day One is the first book in a multi-book military science fiction series that chronicles the Outer Colony's war of independence against Earth.

From the history of the Outer Colonies to the riots on Ganymede and a secretive plot for war, Day One presents an in-depth account of mankind's path leading to Sol War 1, as well as an unforgettable look at the events of the war's horrific opening day from those who experienced it: from fleet admirals and intelligence agents to technicians, refinery workers, and those who not live to see the end of Day One.

If you're intersted, check it out here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0099UYMXI

There's also a book website that has a ton of info (timelines, maps, ship specs, ship illustrations, etc.):
http://www.solwarone.com

The book is a bit different, as it's written as if it's a history book, so if you like history and sci-fi, you might enjoy it.

Thanks!

[Staggerwing]

Will do! It's hard to pass up at that price! You should add a post in the Kindle daily deal thread: http://grogheads.com/forums/index.php?topic=142.0

[Gusington]

Wow, cool The-Isz. Good luck with it.

[mirth]

Purchased 'Day One' yesterday. Very enjoyable read so far. Congrats, the-isz.

[Airborne Rifles]

Very cool.  Just bought it for kindle.

[GDS_Starfury]

aurora has been a VERY cool free game is space 4x genre.

[Airborne Rifles]

aurora has been a VERY cool free game is space 4x genre.

Agreed, and it seems to lend itself well to fiction writing.  Maybe the minimalist graphics spur the imagination?  Steve Walmsley over at Aurora has written some good fiction that he's shared on the aurora site.

[the-isz]

I agree. It was playing Aurora that inspired me to get writing again - specifically for military sci-fi.

If you enjoy the book, don't forget to post a review on Amazon! As a first-time author, I need all the reviews I can get. :)

[MIGMaster]

Will do - if you do a movie version keep us in mind for parts  :)

[the-isz]

Ha! Will do. I suspect they'll be calling any minute now... Yep, any minute now. :)