Command Decisions

by Gilbert M. Stack

After the harshest winter in living history, four legion commanders and their men emerge from the snow to continue the war against Diamonte. Capitán Severus must find a way to guide the prickly and impulsive Regente Fermín in a campaign to drive the enemy out of southern Morganita. Lord Gundado must construct a plan through which his weakened cavalry can stop Diamonte from reinforcing their forces in Ópalo. Lord Evorik must deal with the treachery of former ally, Maga Yessenia of Hessonita. And Capitán Calidus must hold the remaining legion officers together in the face of the knowledge that Prefect Marcus has succumbed to the Curse of Madre Tierra and been almost entirely turned to stone. Unable to reverse the curse, Calidus must convince his officers to carry on the war. And if all of this wasn’t challenging enough, the mighty Qing Empire is about to land on their shores. If these men can’t make the right Command Decisions, the legion will be doomed.

289 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2025

About the author

Gilbert M. Stack has been creating stories almost since he began speaking, and publishing fiction and non-fiction since 2006. A professional historian, Gilbert delights in bringing the past to life in his fiction, depicting characters who are both true to their time and empathetic with modern sensibilities. His work has appeared in several issues of Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and is available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Michelle, and their son, Michael.

Reviews

[Douglas Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good read.