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Brutal Edge #1
Calamity's Edge: A Military Sci-Fi Series
Find them, kill them, or die trying.
When the Solus Hegemony’s profit margins are threatened, expendable soldiers are called in to foot the bill—one bloody conquest at a time.
Noah Rivers is one such soldier. Raised from birth with a single objective; obtain eternal glory through death in service to the galaxy’s most notorious corporate empire.
Rifle in hand, Noah arrives on the distant world of Kilmori ready to fulfill his ultimate purpose, but not even the Solus could have predicted what lay hidden in the sands of the harsh, desolate, alien world.
This baptism by fire changes everything Noah thinks he knows about the galaxy, and himself. To snatch victory from this devastating new calamity will require blood, sweat, tears… and a brutal edge.
The Kilmori War begins.
Don't miss the start of this action-packed Military Sci-Fi Series from author Pacey Holden. It's perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, Joshua Dalzelle, and Marko Kloos.
When the Solus Hegemony’s profit margins are threatened, expendable soldiers are called in to foot the bill—one bloody conquest at a time.
Noah Rivers is one such soldier. Raised from birth with a single objective; obtain eternal glory through death in service to the galaxy’s most notorious corporate empire.
Rifle in hand, Noah arrives on the distant world of Kilmori ready to fulfill his ultimate purpose, but not even the Solus could have predicted what lay hidden in the sands of the harsh, desolate, alien world.
This baptism by fire changes everything Noah thinks he knows about the galaxy, and himself. To snatch victory from this devastating new calamity will require blood, sweat, tears… and a brutal edge.
The Kilmori War begins.
Don't miss the start of this action-packed Military Sci-Fi Series from author Pacey Holden. It's perfect for fans of Rick Partlow, Joshua Dalzelle, and Marko Kloos.
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Published October 17, 2023
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October 19, 2023
Unsympathetic Main Character
Made it 63% through, but had to stop. There was just too much male chauvinism, not to mention the homophobic undertones. Ruined an otherwise interesting story.
Made it 63% through, but had to stop. There was just too much male chauvinism, not to mention the homophobic undertones. Ruined an otherwise interesting story.
October 25, 2023
A wonderfully entertaining read!
A young man conscripted from birth to become a Solus Hedgmon soldier. Deployed to an apparent desert planet to exterminate the indigenous population, with extreme prejudice. Having never been in any type of conflict the troops are used as cannon fodder! Thus is begins.
A young man conscripted from birth to become a Solus Hedgmon soldier. Deployed to an apparent desert planet to exterminate the indigenous population, with extreme prejudice. Having never been in any type of conflict the troops are used as cannon fodder! Thus is begins.
January 6, 2024
First book I’ve read by this author and it’s a good one. This is the beginning of a series and I think it’s going to be an outstanding series if this is an example of the author’s writing.
You’re introduced to a very young man who was brought up in a very rigid environment. Raised in an orphanage until he was old enough to join or be inducted into the Solus Hegemony military, Private Noah Rivers was going into his first combat aboard a dropship with one-hundred and twenty other Hegemony soldiers. They were taught the basics of modern warfare, given equipment built by the lowest bidder and stuff into this dropship for deployment on a planet with no name.
Noah was scared. Everybody was scared except for may Sergeant Fitzgerald, his platoon sergeant. Fitzgerald didn’t want to be where he was at and didn’t really care about the men under him as long as they preformed as he wanted. And what he wanted was for the them to get killed while he stay alive if it comes to a battle. They set foot on this new planet unopposed and start moving out across the sand. Not long afterwards they encounter a cave with what appears to be a gatling gun emplaced right at its opening. The gun and its crew start spraying bullets and most of the Hegemony soldiers like Noah start diving for cover. Well, they did so until Sergeant Fitzgerald orders them to charge directly into the deadly machine gun!
Noah follows orders even though he doesn’t understand why they are wasting good manpower. He figures they’re going to need these guys if this is the kind of opposition they’re going face. Noah is one of the few that makes it past the machine gun emplacement and he believes he might have even shot one of the individuals manning the gun. To him, the being behind the gun look like some kind of neanderthal, all long hair and very rough looking. As what’s left of the platoon continues to march into the cave, the floor suddenly gives way and they drop quite a distance down into a tunnel. It seems this would be an idea time that his unit gets attacked which it does. They are receiving fire from several directions and returning fire as well as they can and with as few Hegemony soldiers they have left. After a while, the shooting dies down. Most of the platoon has been killed. There’s only one other soldier besides Noah still standing plus Sergeant Fitzgerald.
Then the soldier Private Noah Rivers felt a great stabbing in his side. He was finding it hard to breathe. He looked around to see where the shot had came from only to see the Private next to him get a bullet through his head. Noah followed that shot back to its source which turns out to have come from Sergeant Fitzgerald’s sidearm! He says that he’s going to get promoted and a medal for being the sole survivor of this battle and that’s only going to happen if these two privates die like they were supposed to. So Noah dies and is reported Killed in Action in 4012.
Only, he’s not dead. He wakes up to some huge grizzled guy standing over him asking him if he’s awake. He tries to move but the pain in his side is still there but not as bad as it was. He eventually finds out that he’s been fixed up by a tall giant of a many who he learns later is just called “History”. He’s also in the caves and tunnels of the indigenous people of this planet who call themselves the Kilmori. Noah Rivers now begins his life anew under the tutelage of a man called History. He learns the Kilmori ways and gets to train to be a Kilmori warrior. He soon learns that most everything he was taught by the Hegemony was wrong. He also finds out he’s really, really ignorant of the universe and how it operates.
But, he’s also decided that he will have his vengeance on Sergeant Fitzgerald, one way or another, and one day the Solus Hegemony will pay for what they do to the Kilmori and their home planet.
A very good start to an excellent new series. I look forward to book 2, “Dagger’s Edge” now available on Amazon.
You’re introduced to a very young man who was brought up in a very rigid environment. Raised in an orphanage until he was old enough to join or be inducted into the Solus Hegemony military, Private Noah Rivers was going into his first combat aboard a dropship with one-hundred and twenty other Hegemony soldiers. They were taught the basics of modern warfare, given equipment built by the lowest bidder and stuff into this dropship for deployment on a planet with no name.
Noah was scared. Everybody was scared except for may Sergeant Fitzgerald, his platoon sergeant. Fitzgerald didn’t want to be where he was at and didn’t really care about the men under him as long as they preformed as he wanted. And what he wanted was for the them to get killed while he stay alive if it comes to a battle. They set foot on this new planet unopposed and start moving out across the sand. Not long afterwards they encounter a cave with what appears to be a gatling gun emplaced right at its opening. The gun and its crew start spraying bullets and most of the Hegemony soldiers like Noah start diving for cover. Well, they did so until Sergeant Fitzgerald orders them to charge directly into the deadly machine gun!
Noah follows orders even though he doesn’t understand why they are wasting good manpower. He figures they’re going to need these guys if this is the kind of opposition they’re going face. Noah is one of the few that makes it past the machine gun emplacement and he believes he might have even shot one of the individuals manning the gun. To him, the being behind the gun look like some kind of neanderthal, all long hair and very rough looking. As what’s left of the platoon continues to march into the cave, the floor suddenly gives way and they drop quite a distance down into a tunnel. It seems this would be an idea time that his unit gets attacked which it does. They are receiving fire from several directions and returning fire as well as they can and with as few Hegemony soldiers they have left. After a while, the shooting dies down. Most of the platoon has been killed. There’s only one other soldier besides Noah still standing plus Sergeant Fitzgerald.
Then the soldier Private Noah Rivers felt a great stabbing in his side. He was finding it hard to breathe. He looked around to see where the shot had came from only to see the Private next to him get a bullet through his head. Noah followed that shot back to its source which turns out to have come from Sergeant Fitzgerald’s sidearm! He says that he’s going to get promoted and a medal for being the sole survivor of this battle and that’s only going to happen if these two privates die like they were supposed to. So Noah dies and is reported Killed in Action in 4012.
Only, he’s not dead. He wakes up to some huge grizzled guy standing over him asking him if he’s awake. He tries to move but the pain in his side is still there but not as bad as it was. He eventually finds out that he’s been fixed up by a tall giant of a many who he learns later is just called “History”. He’s also in the caves and tunnels of the indigenous people of this planet who call themselves the Kilmori. Noah Rivers now begins his life anew under the tutelage of a man called History. He learns the Kilmori ways and gets to train to be a Kilmori warrior. He soon learns that most everything he was taught by the Hegemony was wrong. He also finds out he’s really, really ignorant of the universe and how it operates.
But, he’s also decided that he will have his vengeance on Sergeant Fitzgerald, one way or another, and one day the Solus Hegemony will pay for what they do to the Kilmori and their home planet.
A very good start to an excellent new series. I look forward to book 2, “Dagger’s Edge” now available on Amazon.
December 28, 2023
Left For Dead💀
Military sci-fi space opera🚀💥
Noah🐺💪👊🔫🗡, A born soldier, becomes the Edge🗡, for his adopted alien people. Sent to clear out an alien world thought to uninhabited by sentient beings, he and his platoon find out differently. After being fragged by his double crossing sergeant, he is left for dead💀. The few surviving aliens heal him and he is dubbed the Edge🗡, as in edge of A knife🗡, A thin line to walk and a blade🗡 that cuts both ways.
Great start to this series, and a new author for me.
Book 1 in a series To be read in order.
I got this e-book from amazon with kindle unlimited.
Military sci-fi space opera🚀💥
Noah🐺💪👊🔫🗡, A born soldier, becomes the Edge🗡, for his adopted alien people. Sent to clear out an alien world thought to uninhabited by sentient beings, he and his platoon find out differently. After being fragged by his double crossing sergeant, he is left for dead💀. The few surviving aliens heal him and he is dubbed the Edge🗡, as in edge of A knife🗡, A thin line to walk and a blade🗡 that cuts both ways.
Great start to this series, and a new author for me.
Book 1 in a series To be read in order.
I got this e-book from amazon with kindle unlimited.
October 22, 2023
This was actually a better book than I expected as MC, Noah Rivers tells us his hard luck story with seemingly no embellishments added, and no flourishes coloring his life... This was actually a book that I wanted to grab Noah (now known as Edge) away from Pacey Holden the author until Pacey promises to make nice with Edge and treat him better! But unfortunately Pacey Holden does what he does and Edge has to make the best of it. My feelings be damned 😒!
So yeah grab the book and see what you think. And as usual Ryan Kennard Burke narration is great.
So yeah grab the book and see what you think. And as usual Ryan Kennard Burke narration is great.
March 14, 2025
In the future Humanity has spread out in the universe. Some only see or remember Earth as the fictional. Humanity is now so spread out that the major powers threaten to wipe out found colonies for their resources. Solis Hegemony is one such power and Noah is a soldier for them. But on his first planet involvement he finds out that everyone in the Hegemony is out for themselves. They try to kill him in order to claim glory leaving him for dead.
Good story with lots of action
Good story with lots of action
November 9, 2024
This was a mixed experience for me. There were parts that I loved, but there were also sections that felt like filler. The writing was good, but the story was a bit too predictable. It’s not a bad book, but it didn’t quite live up to the hype. Worth a read, but manage your expectations.
November 9, 2024
I was completely captivated by this from the very first page. The author’s storytelling is exceptional, weaving together a tale that is both gripping and thought-provoking. The characters felt like real people, and I was invested in their journeys. I was sad to see it end. This one is an absolute must-read!
October 4, 2024
Calamity’s Edge (Brutal Edge Book 1)
Military Sci-Fi at it Brutal best so if you’re not into hard Military books this isn’t for you. This was hard to put down it was that good read and worth your effort to read.
Military Sci-Fi at it Brutal best so if you’re not into hard Military books this isn’t for you. This was hard to put down it was that good read and worth your effort to read.
November 9, 2024
A truly remarkable story! The writing style is elegant and immersive, making it easy to get lost in the world the author created. The characters were well-drawn and their arcs were satisfying. I didn’t want it to end. This one is definitely going on my favorite list. A perfect escape!
November 9, 2024
A decent read, but it took a while to get going. The story picked up in the second half, but the beginning was a bit slow. Some characters were well-written, while others felt flat. It had potential, but it didn’t fully deliver on it. Not bad, but not great either.
January 3, 2024
Great
Grabs you immediately and slowly captivates you completely. This is a masterpiece. I want to read every word. More please
Grabs you immediately and slowly captivates you completely. This is a masterpiece. I want to read every word. More please
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