PROJECT VIRTUS

by C.W. Lemoine

An unknown object crashes into the ocean, revealing secrets that could change the fate of humanity. From the depths of Earth's waters to the vastness of space, a team of pilots, scientists, and a time-displaced AI must navigate the unknown. They uncover an ancient weapon, face interstellar threats, and grapple with the possibility of Earth's destruction.

In a race against time and adversaries from beyond, can they harness this technology for humanity's survival, or will they unleash an apocalypse?

Join LUNA, Dusty, and Dr. Gardner in a high-stakes journey where every decision could be the last.

PROJECT VIRTUS - Unravel the mysteries, secure the future, or witness the end.

374 pages, Paperback

Published March 25, 2025

About the author

C.W. Lemoine is the author of the military/espionage thriller novels SPECTRE RISING, AVOID. NEGOTIATE. KILL., ARCHANGEL FALLEN, EXECUTIVE REACTION, BRICK BY BRICK, and STAND AGAINST EVIL.


A Louisiana native, Lemoine is a graduate of the A.B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University in New Orleans. After graduating college, Lemoine joined the Air Force Reserve where he flew the F-16 and accumulated one thousand hours including a combat tour in Iraq.


Lemoine later transferred to the Navy Reserve where he flew F/A-18A+ Hornets.


In 2011, Lemoine received his Instructor Certification in Survival Krav Maga and his Brown Belt in 2012. He is also a Louisiana P.O.S.T. - 1 certified Law Enforcement Officer and former National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certified EMT-Basic.


Lemoine lives in New Orleans with his two rescue dogs Sniper and Kaiser Von Ruff. When he's not flying or writing, he enjoys volunteering with local law enforcement, working out, and running with his two dogs.

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Reviews

[Michael McKinney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a page turner!
I watch the Mover and Gronky show and so much of their real life topics made it into this book from military aviation to mental health strategies.
LUNA was well written and not a vapid damsel in distress; at no time did she talk about boys and there was no mention of her body or sexuality which normally plagues female characters written by men.
The story is wonderful and fantastic.The technical aspects of aviation are accessable and the sci Fi is believable and well done.
I was also impressed that the future tech didn't include a deus ex machina button to save the day.
The only gripe I had was the nod to Dave Grossman's works, which seemed out of touch considering the general relationship between the public and LEOs in the US today. However, comma, it didn't detract from the story and Dusty's character didn't reflect an officer with a killing mindset.
Short story long, Project Virtus is a book that all sci fi fans should read. 10/10

[Chris Sterwerf · Rating 5 out of 5]

CW Lemoine has done it again! His first attempt at Sci-fi is an absolute homerun. I love his books, but this one might have topped them all. CW is a fighter pilot, police officer, social media influencer, race car driver, and novelist. He poured his amazing life experiences into his books and made Project Virtus out of this world. I couldn't stop reading it. Each part of the story flowed easily into the next. It is perfectly paced with character development, plot twists, and fun action. I can't wait to see what CW creates next!!!

[LB · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was hard to put down. The plot, pace, and characters are excellent. This is a fantastic foray into science fiction, and I can't wait to see what C.W. Lemoine does next in this genre. Anyone who enjoyed his Spectre and Alex Shepherd books will love Project Virtus for its expert blend of realism with the thrill of other worlds and the unknown.

[Mark D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good stuff!

I enjoyed the combination of standard military and commercial aviation with the sci-fi versions. Direct storytelling and good character development made it a fun read. Nice little twist at the end to set up a sequel. Sci-fi isn't my usual genre, but I enjoyed this. Great action read!

[LMG · Rating 5 out of 5]

C.W. Lemoine does it again in this first book in a sci-fi series. Interesting plot with likeable characters and a bit of humor, keeps you engaged throughout. Can't wait to see what is next in the series.

[Dave Classick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like this writer's works and his writing style, and this subject matter was new and exciting, however, he made reference to the Gulf of Mexico as Gulf of America and I will never forgive such idiocy.