Stone Soldier

Stone Soldiers #0.1

by C.E. Martin

Captain Mark Kenslir dies a horrible death in the bowels of a secret government base in 1962. Somehow he returns to life- with amazing strength and the ability to resist injury. After being cleared to return to duty, Kenslir finds himself in Laos, investigating the disappearance of a patrol. What he discovers is a Chinese sorcerer and a water elemental- working for the Communists.


A secret war has raged in the shadows for centuries as the forces of darkness try and exterminate mankind. In the mid-20th Century, the United States formed a covert unit of super soldiers, psychics and scientists to drive back the dark and defend Detachment 1039, the Black Sabers. For over 50 years, they have battled evil all around the globe in all its monstrous, supernatural forms. These are their stories...

Genres: Paranormal, Science Fiction, Thriller

ebook

First published May 25, 2013

About the author

USAF Veteran and retired criminal investigator C.E. Martin lives in the American Midwest with his wife and two daughters, embellishing accounts of supernatural and paranormal happenings he has personally experienced or heard of over his career to create over-the-top tales of two-fisted Pulp action. When not writing or spending time with his family, C.E. can be found binge-watching scifi series and modern B-Movies, battling virtual villains on X-Box, or biding his time until the next trip to the gun range.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Here we get to see Mark Kenslir before he's the leader of a crack team of supernaturals. This is the Kenslir who hasn't faced off against decades worth of critters determined to end life as we know it. Actually, I just made that up. I don't know if ALL the supernatural creatures he's faced are bent on destroying mankind or setting up a human-sacrificing power base. I mean, based on what he's had to go toe to toe with, it very well COULD be all of them, but I don't want to jump to any conclusions here.

Anyway. Past Kenslir. He's a pretty standup guy. He loves his wife. He had these nifty, nullifying powers. And those don't do him a whole heck of a lot of good when his wife gets petrified. I mean, they do HIM good when the bad things come to get him, but his wife isn't so lucky. Which is kind of sad when you stop to think of it.

Bonus for now knowing why Kenslir can always be found scarfing down danishes in the present. Let this be a lesson to you, kids! Eat your breakfast because you never know when a giant resurrected basilisk is going to turn you to stone and leave you perpetually hungry when your nullifying powers keep you alive.

-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun series to read. Is it as detailed & hard-core action filled like a Tom Clancy novel? No, but it does have tons of action, it has monsters/demons, and it features some kick butt action soldiers who can turn to stone. This is the 2nd prequel Stone Soldier novella that I have read (other: Stone Soldiers: City of Bones).

I have also read & enjoyed the 1st book length Stone Soldier book: Mythical

This prequel sets up events for the Stone Soldier series. I'll soon knock out the 3rd prequel book: Stone Soldiers: Catching Fire, before moving on the 2nd full-length story.

4-stars just because the writing/editing could use a little work, like "here" instead of "her" and "buy" instead of "by". This series may be written for YA, I am not sure.....but either way, I do enjoy the stories and will read more about the adventures of Captain (now Colonel) Mark Kenslir and his Stone Soldiers.

[Michael Callan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting combination of fantasy and combat

Author takes from the fantasy realms and combines them with familiar combat arenas. He creates an interesting tale that will leave you desiring more.

[Jim Kratzok · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short story!
This story is of Kenslir not long after he gained his abilities but before he had built up his team of stone soldiers.