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Phoenix #2
Phoenix: Ashes
"A snowflake can start an avalanche, as one act of compassion can change the world".
Under the brutal oppression of the Empire, a new era of repression is to begin. The show trials will cease, and the bloody massacre of those deemed unclean or unholy will commence. Calidus Squad of the Imperial Guard has been recalled to Earth, the very seat of the Empire and is tasked with transporting these prisoners to their final destination, where they assume the prisoners will stand trial. Calidus Squad are among 7,000 Imperial Guardsmen assigned to this task by Investigator Celeris.
The convoy starts at Jerusalem and ends in Rome. Lieutenant Gratius and Sergeant Curtius are all too aware that the involvement of an Imperial Investigator, the Empire’s trained killing machines, heralds a dark undercurrent to this mission, but other members of the Squad, such as Guardsman Amatius Balbus, have much to learn about the Empire that they serve.
The one light in the dark is Mya, a small child who attaches herself to Calidius Squad, and she may just change the course of the Empire. This prequel to Rising is the story of the 7,000, worshipped as Demi-gods in the Empire of Rising.
Under the brutal oppression of the Empire, a new era of repression is to begin. The show trials will cease, and the bloody massacre of those deemed unclean or unholy will commence. Calidus Squad of the Imperial Guard has been recalled to Earth, the very seat of the Empire and is tasked with transporting these prisoners to their final destination, where they assume the prisoners will stand trial. Calidus Squad are among 7,000 Imperial Guardsmen assigned to this task by Investigator Celeris.
The convoy starts at Jerusalem and ends in Rome. Lieutenant Gratius and Sergeant Curtius are all too aware that the involvement of an Imperial Investigator, the Empire’s trained killing machines, heralds a dark undercurrent to this mission, but other members of the Squad, such as Guardsman Amatius Balbus, have much to learn about the Empire that they serve.
The one light in the dark is Mya, a small child who attaches herself to Calidius Squad, and she may just change the course of the Empire. This prequel to Rising is the story of the 7,000, worshipped as Demi-gods in the Empire of Rising.
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First published April 4, 2015
About the author
Martin Allen
12 books2 followersMartin Allen graduated from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle in 2003 with a Law LL.B (Hons) Exempting L.P.C. Degree. He has worked in many different areas of the Legal Sector and built up a wealth of experience.
Martin enjoys reading and writing Science Fiction but has taken the time to wrote a few Legal pieces, one of which is available in E-Book format through Amazon (The Prosecutor's Fallacy: The Reliability of DNA and Fingerprint Evidence).
The Phoenix Series is a Science Fiction series set in a world where a Theocracy has come to power. "Phoenix: Penitence" is a short story set in this world. The first Novel "Phoenix: Rising" charts the rise of a new interpretation of the theological teachings of this Empire and the lengths this Empire will go to protect itself from it. The story is told from the point of view of an Imperial Investigator caught in the middle of the Empire's manoeuvrings.
Photograph courtesy of www.jagjohal.co.uk
Martin enjoys reading and writing Science Fiction but has taken the time to wrote a few Legal pieces, one of which is available in E-Book format through Amazon (The Prosecutor's Fallacy: The Reliability of DNA and Fingerprint Evidence).
The Phoenix Series is a Science Fiction series set in a world where a Theocracy has come to power. "Phoenix: Penitence" is a short story set in this world. The first Novel "Phoenix: Rising" charts the rise of a new interpretation of the theological teachings of this Empire and the lengths this Empire will go to protect itself from it. The story is told from the point of view of an Imperial Investigator caught in the middle of the Empire's manoeuvrings.
Photograph courtesy of www.jagjohal.co.uk
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January 3, 2018
Starwars meets the Roman empire and you have the groundwork for this exciting sci-fi meets historical fiction book.
This is not your usual plot for a book and instead of getting weary of the tiring exposition, obvious buildup, lacklustre climax and almost forced resolution, you find yourself wanting and believing with the characters. Your imagination is taken for a ride and I struggled to put this book down.
You might feel that you are being washed away at times with sci-fi technicalities and aspects, but hold on because this book is beautifully written and neatly presented in a manner that draws one in instead of confusing one. This story follows humanity as it has always been - greedy, wanting more, selfish and unforgiving. It also highlights the small parts of the human nature that keep up from forever sinking into the darkness - integrity, compassion and glimmers of honour and hope.
The story follows Calidus Squad of the Imperial Guard as they are being recalled back to earth with an important mission. Their goal is to transport prisoners to their final trial, or more correctly - their massacre. Starting in the ancient and hallowed city of Jerusalem they Squad make their way to Rome. There is turbulence under the seemingly clean-cut surface - tell tale signs that not all is well. Soon we meet a special little character, one might even say a little snowflake that will soon crawl into your heart.
This is not your usual plot for a book and instead of getting weary of the tiring exposition, obvious buildup, lacklustre climax and almost forced resolution, you find yourself wanting and believing with the characters. Your imagination is taken for a ride and I struggled to put this book down.
You might feel that you are being washed away at times with sci-fi technicalities and aspects, but hold on because this book is beautifully written and neatly presented in a manner that draws one in instead of confusing one. This story follows humanity as it has always been - greedy, wanting more, selfish and unforgiving. It also highlights the small parts of the human nature that keep up from forever sinking into the darkness - integrity, compassion and glimmers of honour and hope.
The story follows Calidus Squad of the Imperial Guard as they are being recalled back to earth with an important mission. Their goal is to transport prisoners to their final trial, or more correctly - their massacre. Starting in the ancient and hallowed city of Jerusalem they Squad make their way to Rome. There is turbulence under the seemingly clean-cut surface - tell tale signs that not all is well. Soon we meet a special little character, one might even say a little snowflake that will soon crawl into your heart.
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