Epic Military

The world Corus has been redesigned to become the new home of a superior race from a distant world whose very life depends on drawing sustenance from the biological life force of a planet. Meanwhile their plans are supervised by a staff of Alectors who in effect rule the world. The Alectors alone have access to the huge flying pteridons they have bred, and the superior weapons that underpin their psychic talents.

It's cold. The wells of power are weakening and the forces of Night grow strong. The gods are real, and still have some power, mostly to do harm. The Instrumentalities of the Night are the worst of these. Piper Hecht, born Else Tage, survived a battle with the Instrumentalities. Now he's Captain-General of the armies fighting a crusade for Patriarch Sublime V. Intrigues swirl around the throne of the Grail Empire, as the imperial family's enemy, Anne of Menand, raises money to help the perpetually indebted Patriarch finance his crusades.

Fifteen years have passed since Nyro escaped her imprisonment—and vanished. The world has rebuilt, but peace in the Five Kingdoms is little more than a breath held too long. When elven forces are spotted across multiple princedoms, Mira fears something far more dangerous is moving beneath the surface. Sent with Khaldun to aid in the continent’s defense, she soon discovers the conflict is no mere border dispute—it is the opening move of a war meant to engulf all of Anoria. And Mira is no longer the powerless girl she once was.

“One of the very best World War II books in many years…A great read.” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA * “Fans of Unbroken will love this book.” —Doug Stanton In the tradition of Ghost Soldiers, a “riveting” (The Wall Street Journal) World War...

When World War II broke out in Europe, the American army had no specialized division of mountain soldiers. But in the winter of 1939-40, after a tiny band of Finnish mountain troops brought the invading Soviet army to its knees, an amateur skier named Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole convinced the United States Army to let him recruit an extraordinary assortment of European expatriates, wealthy ski bums, mountaineers, and thrill-seekers and form them into a unique band of Alpine soldiers.

Commander Kyle Griffin was a good soldier. Perhaps the perfect soldier. Owner of countless victories in an unyielding galactic civil war, he was bred to be the harbinger of death for the meager Splinter rebellion, and he did not disappoint. He and his team of elite Infinity Force operatives had the war all but won. Until he finally met an adversary he could not defeat: the truth.

For over 40 years, Glen Cook has been among the most well-known, influential, and widely respected authors in science fiction and fantasy. Through classic series such as The Black Company, Garrett P.I., the Dread Empire, Starfishers, Darkwar, and more, his gritty, down-to-earth style left an indelible impression on his listeners around the world, forever shifting the genre landscape and carving out his place as a pioneering icon.

World War II Epic Saga: A Gripping Journey Through History’s Greatest ConflictBy Elie GleichgevichtStep into the heart of World War II with this immersive and emotionally powerful historical account. From the storm that led to war to the battlefields, resistance movements, and silent suffering of prisoners, this gripping audiobook uncovers the triumphs and tragedies that shaped the modern world. •A Frontline Experience: Witness the harrowing battles, covert espionage, and pivotal moments that changed the course of history.

In May 1940 British and Allied troops on mainland Europe were in a perilous situation: cut off and surrounded, at the conclusion of the bloody Battle of France they faced complete annihilation. It would be a devastating blow, handing Europe to the Nazis. But over a few frantic days, the greatest evacuation in history managed to salvage hope, saving the total destruction of the army and hundreds of thousands of soldiers lives. It was a pivotal and defining moment in the war, one Churchill described as a "miracle" in his "we shall fight them on the beaches" speech.

In den Tunneln von Nagashizzar erhebt sich eine neue Bedrohung für das Reich der Untoten. Nagash muss all seine Machtreserven aufbringen, um den Angriff der Skaven niederzuwerfen und seine unheilige Regenschaft weiterzuführen. Doch als Nagash erkennt, dass seinen Feind für seine eigenen ruchlosen Zwecke einsetzen könnte, wird eine unsichere Allianz gegründet und eine gewaltige albtraumhafte Armee entsteht.

The Celestial war has come to its peak. After two years of open war with the all-powerful Dominion, the Splinter rebellion has been driven into its most bitter dregs in a century. Their colonies falling one after another, it seems as if its just a matter of time before the noose closes around their necks. Vaughn Donovan, the wearer of the all-powerful Eye, still lurks as the greatest force in the galaxy. His plots to build new armies to hunt his enemies threatens the meager rebellion like the tick of a time bomb.

The start of a brand new WWII series from Iain Gale, author of Alamein. A masterly portrayal of World War Two heroism, with vivid action and stirring personal journeys.A small team of soldiers, left behind to cover the British retreat, are ordered to blow the bridge as late as possible to stem the German tank pursuit. Although successful, the operation kills desperate refugees fleeing the scene. Who will be made to face the court-martial: the men carrying out the orders or their commanding officer?

The Heynai gave the people of Estia one great weapon to wage war against the forces of evil; five powerful stones with limitless magic. Guarded for centuries by The Keepers who were chosen from Earth, together they somehow kept darkness at bay. Until two fifteen-year-old boys from England accidentally broke them. The Rebel Army of King Artrex is trapped. Outnumbered and outmatched, the only hope of salvation lies with a weapon that no longer exists. Jake West is the only one who can restore it. But Jake and his gravely wounded friend have returned to Earth.

Far from his home in the Kingdom of Ferinatia, Thorn continues his journey through the dying world of Elcina and the plan to bring the disunited realms and peoples together that he may guide them from the dying world into the safety of his own. With the kingdoms of Isthia and Taroth behind him, and the unexpected departure of the Ranee, Thorn enters the land of the Keegan nomads accompanied by the wolf pup Rark and the living crystal Lorak Ledel intent on finding a way to unify the tribes to his cause and find Princess Ranee who fled here after the destruction in Rata.

The year is 0011NE, and mankind is under attack. Hostile forces from other worlds have come to Earth, their motivations a mystery, their objectives unknown. In the face of the alien threat, a global military called the Earth Defense Network - EDEN - was created. Dawn of Destiny begins the story of Scott Remington, a new graduate of EDEN Academy.

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.

Nazi Germany is entering a dangerous period of its existence and a young German boy, Wolf Kruger, dreams of becoming a fighter ace in the feared Luftwaffe. His parents, however, have higher aspirations for their talented son and are beginning to voice concerns over Hitler and his increasingly frightening megalomania, something which ultimately costs them their lives.

In a world where any act of magic could open a portal to hell, the Order insures that no wizard will live to summon devils, and will kill as many innocent people as they must to prevent that greater horror. After witnessing a horrendous slaughter, the village girl Heloise opposes the Order, and risks bringing their wrath down on herself, her family, and her village.

On October 24, 1944, more than 200 American soldiers were surrounded by German infantry deep in the Vosges Mountains of Eastern France. When their food, ammunition, and medical supplies ran out, the area's army headquarters turned to the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, a segregated unit of Japanese American soldiers, to achieve what other units had failed to do: rescue the "lost battalion".

Alternate history—1121 AD. The last free warbands of the Norse are scattered in the forests and hills of central Sweden. Denmark has fallen, consumed by the crusades, coerced into loyalty to foreign lords. Norway has bent the knee, making peace once their mighty king was slain. Only in Svealand, the old heart of the Swedish kingdom and the Norse people, does the fire of defiance yet burn, and even there just softly, flickering in the long dark winter.