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Battle Beyond Earth #1
Resurrection
Battle Beyond Resurrection. The first instalment in an epic new series that tells of humanity's desperate struggle to survive in an uncertain and war-torn future.
Four centuries have passed since the end of the alien invasion that almost destroyed humanity. The surviving races, human and alien, now live in peace as allies. But when a terrifying new enemy cuts a path of destruction through the Alliance, there seems little hope of resistance. The situation is desperate, and desperate measures are required. With reluctance, they agree to resurrect a hero from the past, Colonel Mitch Taylor. A mortally wounded man held in suspended animation since the end of the last war. A man who may hold the only key to their survival.
Taylor emerges into a world he no longer recognises. A new alien race lives among them, a race he does not trust. Society, the Marine Corps, even the way he speaks, nothing fits this new life. Many in the Alliance refuse to accept him, for Taylor is an icon of a bygone era. Respected by some, hated by many. Isolated, alone, regarded as little more than a relic of a past era, he must accept the horror of knowing his old life is gone. He must also overcome the new enemy that stands before him, an enemy that wants nothing more than to destroy all known life in the universe.
Battle Beyond Earth is a futuristic sci-fi action adventure, a standalone story in its own right. Yet it will also give a new perspective and a new storyline to the readers who followed Mitch Taylor's exploits in the epic series 'Battle Earth'.
Four centuries have passed since the end of the alien invasion that almost destroyed humanity. The surviving races, human and alien, now live in peace as allies. But when a terrifying new enemy cuts a path of destruction through the Alliance, there seems little hope of resistance. The situation is desperate, and desperate measures are required. With reluctance, they agree to resurrect a hero from the past, Colonel Mitch Taylor. A mortally wounded man held in suspended animation since the end of the last war. A man who may hold the only key to their survival.
Taylor emerges into a world he no longer recognises. A new alien race lives among them, a race he does not trust. Society, the Marine Corps, even the way he speaks, nothing fits this new life. Many in the Alliance refuse to accept him, for Taylor is an icon of a bygone era. Respected by some, hated by many. Isolated, alone, regarded as little more than a relic of a past era, he must accept the horror of knowing his old life is gone. He must also overcome the new enemy that stands before him, an enemy that wants nothing more than to destroy all known life in the universe.
Battle Beyond Earth is a futuristic sci-fi action adventure, a standalone story in its own right. Yet it will also give a new perspective and a new storyline to the readers who followed Mitch Taylor's exploits in the epic series 'Battle Earth'.
262 pages, Paperback
First published August 21, 2014
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About the author
Nick S. Thomas
144 books73 followersNick S. Thomas, is a novelist, martial arts instructor and military history enthusiast. Author of the bestselling 'Battle Earth' series and is co-founder of the prestigious Academy of Historical Fencing.
Nick has worked full time as an author for over a decade and also still designs his own novel art, as well as that of his brothers, fellow novelist Michael G Thomas.
As well as the pursuit of historical materials to transcribe, translate and interpret, Nick enjoys writing works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction. He is also an avid military history enthusiast. A collector and restorer of WW2 military vehicles, as well as antique edged weaponry.
Nick has worked full time as an author for over a decade and also still designs his own novel art, as well as that of his brothers, fellow novelist Michael G Thomas.
As well as the pursuit of historical materials to transcribe, translate and interpret, Nick enjoys writing works of historical fiction, fantasy, and science-fiction. He is also an avid military history enthusiast. A collector and restorer of WW2 military vehicles, as well as antique edged weaponry.
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January 17, 2017
One GREAT read!
This book is one book of terrifying battle. The enemy is it seems impossible to win, it IS impossible to win. Yet with the right leader, who Knows? Perhaps impossible is only just a word. When Taylor is resurrected, a great leader 400 years before comes back alive, impossible just might be nothing but a word to be overcome. But the cost!
This book is one book of terrifying battle. The enemy is it seems impossible to win, it IS impossible to win. Yet with the right leader, who Knows? Perhaps impossible is only just a word. When Taylor is resurrected, a great leader 400 years before comes back alive, impossible just might be nothing but a word to be overcome. But the cost!
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October 17, 2016I didn't realize this was the continuation of another series (Battle Earth?) and there were just too many holes and glossed over back-story for me to be comfortable with. Maybe I will find and listen to the first series before coming back to this.
July 22, 2019
It has been over 300 years since humanity made peace with the Krycenaeans, and even managed to acquire two additional alien allies - the Aranui and the Cholans. Together the four races face an even bigger threat to their existence when they are attacked by another alien race, the Morohta. The situation is dire, as they have all been at peace for so long, that they have forgotten how to wage war. As a solution, they resurrect Mitch Taylor from suspended animation to try and lead them to victory once again. This book has it all; humour, jealousy, betrayal, sacrifice, loyalty, love and friendship and epic battles galore. I loved it and couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the next book in the series!
January 20, 2021
Another great book from Mr Thomas
Mitch Taylor is brought back to life to save the four races of the Alliance. They all believe that he's out of his depth but he proves them wrong by managing to to the impossible. He takes a bunch of people who never really fight a war and trains them into a fighting force to he proves of.
This it's the first book in what promises to be a very good series and I highly recommend it to everyone.
Mitch Taylor is brought back to life to save the four races of the Alliance. They all believe that he's out of his depth but he proves them wrong by managing to to the impossible. He takes a bunch of people who never really fight a war and trains them into a fighting force to he proves of.
This it's the first book in what promises to be a very good series and I highly recommend it to everyone.
May 31, 2017
Good read
I find this type of science fiction interesting. The struggle for the series will be to sustain both the pace and development of battles yet to be.
I find this type of science fiction interesting. The struggle for the series will be to sustain both the pace and development of battles yet to be.
February 5, 2018
Easy read bu be sure to follow the series to understand the plots.
August 2, 2019
Action packed. Hard to put down. A good read.
November 27, 2020
Outstanding!!!!
May 21, 2021
Awesome
What a terrific story. I can’t wait to get the next book. I thoroughly enjoyed every page in it. I highly recommend this book.
What a terrific story. I can’t wait to get the next book. I thoroughly enjoyed every page in it. I highly recommend this book.
July 22, 2021
I did enjoy this exciting sci fi story! Mixing characters from the current era with futuristic descendants! I liked the plot, ideas & flew through this first part to the adventure.
April 28, 2017
Nicely done
This is a very good story including future, aliens, warp travel, war, victory and loss. It is fast paced an were it not for a man literally ripped from his grave, the alliance would be over. The Immortals can live to fight another day. Enjoyable read worth your while.
This is a very good story including future, aliens, warp travel, war, victory and loss. It is fast paced an were it not for a man literally ripped from his grave, the alliance would be over. The Immortals can live to fight another day. Enjoyable read worth your while.
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