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Wretched Descent
“Sticks and Stones.” –Albert Einstein
In a world on the brink, one soldier’s final mission becomes humanity’s last stand.
Master Sergeant Will Stamper, battle-hardened and ready to retire, craves nothing more than to escape the relentless march of technology and war. But when a routine training mission in Jordan spirals into chaos, his plans shatter. Swarms of drones darken Syrian skies, while images of chaos fill every news station, every outlet. Turkey is on the march and will stop at nothing to realize their goals. Their domination. Their resurgence.
In war, technological advancement is a necessity, trust a casualty, and every choice, a gamble between life and death.
With resources dwindling and the world teetering on apocalyptic collapse, Stamper faces an impossible defy the unstoppable tide of war and risk the annihilation of his team or let the merciless machine of conflict grind on. In this heart-pounding military sci-fi thriller, Wretched Descent reimagines the timeless epic of The Iliad, delivering a pulse-racing tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the perilous edge of technological warfare.
Brace for impact— war’s new era has begun.
De Oppresso Liber
In a world on the brink, one soldier’s final mission becomes humanity’s last stand.
Master Sergeant Will Stamper, battle-hardened and ready to retire, craves nothing more than to escape the relentless march of technology and war. But when a routine training mission in Jordan spirals into chaos, his plans shatter. Swarms of drones darken Syrian skies, while images of chaos fill every news station, every outlet. Turkey is on the march and will stop at nothing to realize their goals. Their domination. Their resurgence.
In war, technological advancement is a necessity, trust a casualty, and every choice, a gamble between life and death.
With resources dwindling and the world teetering on apocalyptic collapse, Stamper faces an impossible defy the unstoppable tide of war and risk the annihilation of his team or let the merciless machine of conflict grind on. In this heart-pounding military sci-fi thriller, Wretched Descent reimagines the timeless epic of The Iliad, delivering a pulse-racing tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the perilous edge of technological warfare.
Brace for impact— war’s new era has begun.
De Oppresso Liber
390 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 25, 2025
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Robert Leach
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May 23, 2026
Military sci-fi is not my normal genre, but from the prologue I was instantly intrigued. The future of military technology is terrifying. As a military wife I felt the characters were extremely relatable and I enjoyed the possible spotlight for a woman co-hero. I’m all in for the sequel to see where it goes.
March 12, 2026
Great read, seems prophetic.
Very well written. A compelling storyline, believable characters and a prediction of a forbidding future. The writers military experience makes the action and after action extremely realistic...can't wait to see where this goes!
Very well written. A compelling storyline, believable characters and a prediction of a forbidding future. The writers military experience makes the action and after action extremely realistic...can't wait to see where this goes!
November 6, 2025
A violent, dark military adventure with a surprising amount of heart. Characters you will care about. Thrilling scenes of action. An absolute blast!
November 25, 2025
A chilling vision of future warfare!
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