The Peace Child

by D.J. Molles

From acclaimed New York Times bestselling author D. J. Molles, a high-stakes, snarky alien invasion thriller where humanity's final hope could be the most perilous babysitting task in the galaxy.

Genres: Science Fiction, Military Fiction

388 pages, Hardcover

Published August 11, 2026

About the author

D.J. Molles became a New York Times and USA today bestselling author while working full time as a police officer. He's since traded his badge for a keyboard to produce over 20 titles. When he's not writing, he's taking steps to make his North Carolina property self-sustainable, and training to be at least half as hard to kill as Lee Harden (his most popular protagonist).

Molles also enjoys playing his guitar and drums, drawing, cooking, and “shredding that green pow” on his Onewheel.

Most nights you can find him sitting on the couch surrounded by his dogs and family, trying to stream an hour of Netflix with his really sketchy satellite internet connection.

Are you interested in becoming a writer? I've started a video series called "Lessons in Writing" which you can find on all my socials.

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Reviews

[Gergana · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bunch of military guys have to protect an alien teenage princess and her grumpy bodyguard. Only problem: the princess's species invaded Earth five years ago and wiped out half of the human population. So why is an enemy royalty offering herself as a willing hostage? Is the peace she promises truly possible? And why is everyone trying to kill her?

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Welcome to another fan(art)girling induced review. The Peace Child is just one of those books I randomly fall in love with. I can't explain it, I can't guarantee you'll love it as well, and I am not even a "military sci-fi mumbo jumbo" fiction fan. But give me two cultures trying to get along in spite of their differences and I am halfway hooked. So here is the other half:



Disclaimer: minor spoilers possible.

The Setting

5 years... it's been 5 years since the chaos began and the more technologically advanced alien empire invaded Earth. Infrastructure, big cities, power stations — all destroyed. The humans that survived are subjugated and treated like cattle that needs to be managed and controlled.

- Why did the alien attack in the first place? - unknown.
- What do they want? - unknown.
- Why haven't they just killed everyone, but instead are giving away rations and life-saving technology... until they get trigger-happy again?- Unknown.



Their brutality is in complete contradiction to their "benevolent" actions.

The Humans

Humanity is devastated, but it doesn't mean that everyone is willing to go quietly. A Resistance still exists, albeit disorganized and insufficiently equipped to handle the enemy. Nevertheless, soldiers are fighting back, and some of them haven't lost their hope.



Sol Winters, our MC, has lost ALL hope. In fact, the whole Resistance thing is just postponing the inevitable... But he can't admit it to his three teammates.

Sol is the leader of the group of hardened soldiers. Five years of fruitless missions, the deaths of teammates, and the mass slaughter of civilians can drive anyone crazy, but Sol hides his trauma behind a facade of cynicism and workaholism. His team is outnumbered and outgunned, so his only hope is to outsmart the enemy with clever tactics, or for a miracle to fall from the sky...

The Aliens

And the miracle literally crashes onto the planet.

Not far from Sol's team, an alien ship is forced to "land" on the ground. The two survivors they find inside however look... different. For once, one of them is... young, possibly a kid, and dressed rather... ostentatiously... Even the older male alien looks ready for a military parade. And strangest of all... they BOTH speak broken English! Aliens who have bothered to learn their language? Who ARE these two?



Well, we soon find out that these are none other than the Crown Princess and her royal guard. And the princess is here to be a "hostage for peace"... WHAT does that mean?! Well...too good to be true and Sol is definitely not letting his guard down. The princess might be adorable, open-minded, and well-meaning, but her guard looks at humanity with disgust and suspicion.

Are the two aliens really who they say they are, and are they capable of stopping the war? And most importantly — can Sol restrain himself from hitting the smug face of the annoying and condescending guard yet again?

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What I loved:

MINOR SPOILERS:

- The Relationships!

When it comes to Sol and his teammates, you can definitely FEEL how much they like, respect, and rely on one another. Even when they're goofing around, arguing, or insulting each other, the moment things heat up, they'll do anything to protect the person beside them. They've been through hell together, they're fighting a losing battle, and sometimes the only thing keeping them going is the reminder that, no matter how bad things get, they don't have to face it alone.

The Princess? Don't get me started. SHE IS PRECIOUS!!! Part of her charm is that she’s been kept completely in the dark about the horrors on Earth, lied to just to preserve her innocence and happiness. But her illusions are beginning to shatter the moment she interacts with her very first humans. Of course, it's not just her worldview that’s about to be destroyed. Neither side has a monopoly on the truth, and Sol will have to face the lies he’s been fed, too.

And lastly—THE GUARD! Aka PIMA. (That's what Sol names this absolute Pain In My Ass). I am a total sucker for two characters beefing it out, and Sol and PIMA can barely restrain themselves from strangling each other. The hostility and disdain are real! Luckily, Sol has the upper hand, and the princess orders PIMA to comply (when he isn't tied up or whacked unconscious).



- Uncomfortable Human Tendencies

The war might be between the aliens and the humans, but the story, the way it was written, really made me think...

The princess belongs to a race that sees itself as benevolent and generous. They view the atrocities committed against other species as necessary and ultimately beneficial for the planet in the long term. I felt the hatred towards this fictional race in my gut, maybe because it hits a little too close to our own reality. Many nations, religions, and groups of people see themselves as superior and therefore view their own actions as justifiable and morally correct, regardless of how the other side feels.

I guess while reading The Peace Child I kept wondering - how do we define who "the good guys" are? How can we be sure that picking one side over another to root for and support during a war is the correct choice?

It's the 21st century, and we would still invest in weapons and send young people to their deaths rather than focus on diplomacy, understanding each other's languages, and finding common ground...

The author used this quote in the book, so I'll share it here as well:

“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. [...] Those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end for they do so with the approval of their own conscience. "

C.S. Lewis


- Writing style

It just flows. Like a movie in my head. But to be fair, I am not very pretentious, and I am not a connoisseur when it comes to the usage of the English language. If a book can suck me in, that's enough for me. ;) Theo's death scene will haunt me forever.

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What you need to be prepared for:

- Brutality - people are killed. Men, women, children, babies. Some times on page. Rarely, but it's there. Just to bear in mind if you would rather avoid it.

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Cover

The first thing I noticed and drew me in! I usually avoid books that have soldiers on the cover (just not a genre I typically read), but there was something about the central figure of the princess surrounded by the 4 armed men that intrigued me. THANK GOD it wasn't a reverse harem or some cheesy romance! The colour scheme, composition, the title font and design - I loved it.


Audiobook

Honestly, I am a HUGE fan of audiobook narrators! I rarely stumble upon a bad narrator, and here is no exception. Whoever picked Will Damron - GREAT CHOICE! The voices he can make fit perfectly and made the whole experience even more wonderful!


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What to read next:


Foreigner - Diplomacy between humans and aliens done PERFECTLY! Also... aliens with braids and big gold eyes. XD Again?!? I think I have a type.


All Systems Red- a "military sci-fi mumbo jumbo" fiction with an awesome twist!


Master of Hounds - Ex-military guy gets involved in a nasty magical world and with a really annoying wizard.


Ender’s Game - sci-fi military but with kids. Hmm... I guess I DO like military stuff after all.

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Conclusion:

...That's one looooong review. The End.

[Tony Hinde · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once it became apparent that the war could be resolved by the exposure of the secrets of vested interests, it turned into a bit of a slog to reach the finish-line. I liked Princess Anna and the resolution was subtly foreshadowed and well executed. As for the rest... par for the course.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

My thanks to NetGalley and Blackstone Publishing for an advance copy of this novel of the future, about an Earth almost conquered, half the population lost, the rest in chains, and those brave people who have fought and died, and a desperate hope that might change everything.

I have always had a soft spot for aliens, mainly due to Star Trek and Star Wars. My parents too. I have never had a fear of the other, the different. Never feared being replaced, of being made a minority. That is privilege, I know, but honestly this world is a mess, I have other things to worry about. Alien invasions have always been a strong idea in science fiction. Maybe a mirror of the colonizing ways of the great powers, a reflection of how the stronger countries took advantage of other countries. The same fears that most fighters know. There is always someone stronger. Well this stronger has come to Earth, killed many, and enslaved the population. There are those still resisting, but they are getting hammered down by the superior hammer. Until there is a hope, maybe an end to war, but maybe leading to something worse. The Peace Child by D. J. Molles is a story of an Earth on the brink of falling to alien invaders, when a group has something big land in their laps, a chance of ending the conflict, something many including others humans don't want to see end.

Five years ago the Earth fell to a powerful invader. People were killed, energy supplies eliminated, the survivors penned in areas of containment. Humans being humans some took to the woods, adapting weapons, energy supplies, stealing communications and keeping the fight alive. Sol Winters is a Master Sergeant, leading a team who sneak, peek, and shoot when they can. Gaining intelligence if possible, leaving no clues, and no bodies of the aliens, nicknamed the Long necks. Winters has been at this a while, has suffered loss, and has a secret. Winters knows this is all for naught, that they are only holding off the inevitable. Until a ship crashes close to their camp, a ship with two beings who promise a brighter future. Maybe. One Ana, claims to be a Princess of the Empire, and wants to work for peace, along with a bodyguard. Sol and Ana soon find that many are not looking for peace, humans and aliens, and something worse might be coming.

Militaristic science fiction with a lot of big ideas and very propulsive writing. The story starts right from the first page and keeps moving. Even the quiet parts keep the action going. I liked there was no real info dump. Things came out in conversations of just from Sol, who is a very interesting character. There is a lot of humor, boys-own, odd situations, macho talk. And a lot of darkness. However the story is really good, and moves well. Plenty of gun-porn and sci-fi battles with aliens, but with a story that has a little bit more to add. Fans of Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle's books as well as David Weber and John Ringo will enjoy.

[A Military Nerd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I went into The Peace Child by D.J. Molles with high expectations. Molles has written some of my favorite series, and while I knew almost nothing about this book going in, I trusted that I would be in for a wild ride!

Somehow, it still exceeded my expectations.

I originally gave myself a week to read it because life is busy right now. Instead, I finished it in less than a weekend. I found myself staying up late and even setting my alarm so I could wake up early, just to squeeze in another chapter. Once this story gets its hooks into you, it doesn’t let go.

At its core, The Peace Child is a post apocalyptic, science fiction thriller about humanity struggling to survive against an alien threat. The action is intense, the stakes feel real, and the pacing is outstanding. By Chapter 4, I was completely invested, and the story never let off the gas.

What stood out most to me was Sol. He isn’t a perfect hero, and that’s exactly what makes him compelling. He’s a tactical-level leader trying to make the best decisions he can with the information and resources available to him. He gets things wrong, he struggles, and he carries the weight of those decisions. His interactions with his team felt authentic, and many of the leadership challenges he faced felt incredibly relatable

The biggest surprise for me was the relationship between Sol and the young alien princess Ana. It would have been easy for that dynamic to feel forced, but Molles handles it exceptionally well. Their interactions add depth to the story and create some of the book’s most compelling moments.

I also appreciated that the aliens felt truly alien. They have their own politics, power struggles, agendas, and internal conflicts. In many ways they are completely different from humanity, yet in others they are uncomfortably familiar. That balance made the larger conflict feel far more believable and interesting than a simple “humans versus monsters” story.

Molles strikes a near-perfect balance between action, dialogue, and narrative. The firefights are exciting, but it was the characters, relationships, and constant tension that kept me turning pages.

My only complaint is the same complaint I have with every great first book in a series: there are questions I need answered, and the next book isn’t out yet.

If you’re a fan of Red Rising, Tier One, D.J. Molles’ previous work, or gritty science fiction stories filled with action, banter, political intrigue, and characters trying to do the right thing under impossible circumstances, The Peace Child deserves a spot on your reading list.

[Isaac Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been reading DJ Molles’ work for half of my life, and The Peace Child is definitely one of my favorite books he has written! Post-apocalyptic and science fiction are my two favorite genres. So, when I heard my favorite author was combining the two... well, I was ready to cancel some plans. XD

The setting was gritty, the action was intense, and the mystery was toe-curling... One chapter in, and I was HOOKED. This book became the essence of my existence during the four days it took me to read it!

I was instantly immersed in the squad dynamics and the atmosphere of the main character’s situation. The squad maintains a hopeful attitude for each other; they are a band of brothers welded together by their shitty, gruesome, and seemingly hopeless situation. As I was reading, I felt like I was right there with them, making jokes about “long necks” and debating the “Militant Environmentalist Theory.” I was thoroughly invested in not only the main character but also the entire team!

I was absolutely enamored with the setting of this book! From the ruins of our civilization to the powers in play, and even the primitive settlements of humanity’s survivors, every aspect of this world had me at the edge of my chair, visualizing its richness and scale! Molles does an amazing job incorporating sci-fi themes into a post-apocalyptic hellscape.

I truly appreciated the pacing of the plot. There were constantly new developments for our characters to deal with, but faithful to his writing style, Molles tells the story from the main character’s perspective and gives it to the reader piece by piece. The mystery surrounding the character’s situation was page-turning! Every answer seemed to raise two more questions, and I constantly wanted to know what was truly going on. Molles’ writing style is one of my favorites, and this book reminded me exactly why. There was hope and hopelessness, trust and betrayal, brotherhood and animosity, and that gritty, rough, tactical storytelling that DJ Molles does best!

This book is for those readers who casually find themselves daydreaming about waging a guerrilla war against alien invaders with their buddies, just hoping that one day they can actually stomp an alien’s brain out through the other side of their skull.

Easy 5/5! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys sci-fi or post-apocalyptic stories.

[John Sauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nobody crafts post-apocalyptic and military sci-fi quite like D.J. Molles. His scenarios feel lived in, his characters ring true, and his stories consistently push people beyond their limits and then demand even more. The Peace Child delivers all of that familiar Molles authenticity while striking out in bold new thematic territory.

Earth has been half destroyed by an alien invasion. A small resistance cell operates deep inside enemy-held territory, launching hit-and-run strikes in a war they know they cannot win. When an alien ship crashes near their position, the team captures two survivors — a child and her guardian — and what they learn upends everything they thought they understood.

The child, Ana, is a “peace hostage,” sent by her Empress mother to broker a fragile truce between humans and the alien longnecks. If peace fails, humanity dies. But as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that not everyone — human or alien — wants peace at all.

Molles tells the story through Master Sergeant Sol Winters, a seasoned warrior carrying the weight of every soldier he’s lost. The first-person perspective keeps you locked inside Winters’ head as he navigates memories, trauma, and the razor-thin margins of survival. His internal calculations and battlefield instincts drive the tension as he tries to complete the mission without losing more of his team.

Molles’ prose is crisp, his dialogue sharp, and his dark humor spot on — especially for readers who are military or law enforcement. He describes people, aliens, environments, and technology with just enough detail to make them real without slowing the pace. And the pace is relentless. The Peace Child rockets from one firefight and impossible decision to the next.

The action is outstanding, but it never overshadows the emotional battles Winters and his team face: deciding who to trust, confronting betrayal, and wrestling with the cost of loyalty in a world where every choice could doom humanity.

The novel ends with plenty of room for a sequel — and I sincerely hope Molles writes it. This adventure deserves to continue.

[Chris D'Onofrio · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start this off by saying: I am a huge fan of Molles work and have been since I got my hands on The Remaining in 2012. This book is right on par with his building compendium of war-torn, high stakes, adrenaline fueled novels that had me up late at night to finish just one more chapter.

I'll break this down in two parts, but recommend it FFO: ANY D. J. Molles book, Empire of Silence, Dinniman's Operation Bounce House, Mass Effect, Halo, and Falling Skies.

For fans new to Molle's style: If this is your first book by him, you're in for a treat. Master Sergeant Sol Winters and his team of soldiers are part of the dwindling resistance on a war torn Earth that is subject to an alien invasion. By chance they stumble upon what could be humanities only hope: a child; a peace hostage from the alien race to end things. This Mil-sim book shows how well Molles puts you in the action with a new splash of sci-fi. Sol and his team fight across the Southeastern United States to find the answer to the 5-Million Dollar Question: Why are the aliens invading? This is a wild ride of action, moral dilemma, and defining who the real enemy is.

For those who have read a Molles book before: HE DOESN'T MISS. Molle's experience in the military translates so well to the page as you can see every bit of a fire fight. These new characters have a refreshing, yet familiar depth to them that makes you root for them from the first chapter. Sol and Lee would be an unstoppable force together, but Sol isn't Lee. This team has a closer dynamic from the get go and Molles makes sure to answer all of the questions you hypothesized along the way without making it feel like he's spoon feeding you obvious answers.

I truly enjoyed this book and excited to see where this new world builds to.

Thanks for the ARC!

[Jeremyf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear your schedule and plug in that piss bag because you, reader, are gonna knock this out in one sitting.

This is a powerful story with narratives that hit close to home. Molles’ ability to paint a picture of hopelessness and desperation with a sliver of hope has made his stories highly addictive for me. His understanding of the whipcrack banter of brothers in arms instills a sweetness and authenticity to his most brutal characters, and this is another win for him.

We find ourselves as part of a four man squad of rebel soldiers fighting a losing battle against alien invaders. The resources and tech arrayed against them is just too much, and the 5 year long rebellion against the invaders is at its end. Hope is almost lost and too much has been sacrificed. But then a Longneck ship crash lands into the swamp right in front of them and it’s go time.

Similar to the stories in the Remaining and Wolves, gritty exhaustion leads us on a desperate chase for safety and maybe even peace. But factions both human and alien don’t want that, and they will kill any man, woman, child, or princess to ensure humanity ends.

The house just declared, “no more bets,” and the squad is all in with Pima (pain in my @$$) the longneck marine to protect one alien peace child from Commandant Fucknuts. Thank you, Molles, for one more banger of a story.

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

#gifted paperback from author, thank you DJ MOLLES!!!!!

I've loved everything I've read by Molles, and this new alien military thriller was no exception!!! It's equal parts tender and violent (lol), suspenseful and snarky.

On the surface, this is the story of an earth under siege, humanity in tatters, and a ragtag band of soldiers trying to make a difference against all odds. Upon finding the "peace child" alien girl, they're plunged into military and political espionage and corruption, like flies on a crowded spiderweb.

But it gets DEEEEEEP if you wade beneath the surface.

Molles invites the reader to questions like,
- What is life worth? How do you measure?
- How much do you fight for a friend, vs your land/country, vs your team, vs your own desires?
- Where do you find hope when all seems lost and hopeless? Is it okay to give up before the battle is over?
- War is complex, politics are complex; therefore what is your role as a citizen? Do you have a role?
- Is peace worth every risk? What about temporary or partial peace? Is true peace actually possible?
- Do we value and protect childhood in both peace and crisis? What can young people teach us about peace?
- And consider the consequences of training men for war.

And of course, other themes like:
GUNS ARE COOL!
Secret messages and code words!
BOMBS!
Male friendships 😭😭😭

!!Warning for lots of profanity!!

[The Geeky Viking · Rating 5 out of 5]

'The Peace Child' by D.J. Molles is a big, bodacious, blockbuster of a book, and arguably the best thing he's written. It's an apocalyptic sci-fi actioner that's as cinematic as they come, with big, splashy widescreen set pieces and characters you actually care about, including the snarky, fourth-wall breaking narrator, Sol Winters. Set five years after an alien invasion, Sol and his rag-tag group of resistence fighters find themselves in possession of the 'longneck' alien princess who might just be the only thing standing between peace and the total destruction of mankind. Sol's job is to keep her alive long enough to figure out what to do with her, while factions on both sides - human and longneck - are hunting her.

The plot is simple enough, and Molles delivers it at pace, rocketing from one awesome action scene to the next, but never forgetting that it's the characters that keep us turning the pages, and he gives us some good ones here - with Sol and Ana and Pima and Theo and the rest. I loved every second of this. This was read on Kindle Unlimited, but as soon as I finished I immediately went online and ordered a physical copy because this is definitely one that I want on my shelf. The best part is that the book ends with the promise of more adventures and I really hope Mr. Molles gets around to writing them.

Highly recommended!

[Brian Ames · Rating 5 out of 5]

DJ Molle’s The Peace Child is a captivating, hard-hitting read that I couldn’t put down. From start to finish, the pacing keeps you hooked—I finished it in just two days.
One of the standout strengths of this book is Molle’s ability to break down weaponry and tactical scenarios with incredible clarity and realism. The level of detail is among the best I’ve come across, adding authenticity without slowing the story.
Beyond the action, the novel dives into themes that feel very relevant today—Lack of trust in government, corruption, and the influence of greed in powerful institutions like the pharmaceutical industry. These elements give the story real weight and make it more than just a thriller.
The character development is another highlight. Molle writes in a way that makes you genuinely care about what happens to each person. When characters are hurt or killed, you feel it—it’s not just action, it’s emotional.
I can’t recommend this book enough. It’s gripping, thought-provoking, and incredibly well-written. This is one everyone should read. I’m already looking forward to the audiobook release so I can experience it again.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC.

I read a lot of D.J. Molles earlier Zombie books, and enjoyed them, so I was very interested to see such a large departure into Alien Invasion. Would it be a similar vibe, switching Aliens with Zombies? No, it definitely wasn't. There's still that military vibe in there, but it's a very different story. For the SciFi fans, this is not hard SciFi, it's more of a survival story with some tech themes in ther.

There was a story arc that wasn't just spoonfed up front, but this is more of a higher paced action story than a deep, complicated plot.

Definitely worth a read, and maybe the world could be fleshed out more in future books.

[Kelly Smelcer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Earth has spent the last five years in a merciless battle with aliens, and no one knows why. Master Sergeant Winters and his team witness a different looking alien aircraft go down and investigate, only to find two occupants still alive - one is claiming to be an alien princess sent to barter peace. Can this band of soldiers keep these two aliens alive long enough to save humanity from total annihilation?

I've been a big fan of this author for several years, and I've not found a book yet that he's written that isn't good. This one is no exception. I'm not a huge Sci-Fi fan, but DJ does a great job weaving fantastical and reality together to make everything believable.

[Grant Hopper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely could not put this book down.

The story follows a group of renegades trying to survive and disrupt an invasion of an alien species known as Longnecks. The group encounters a child alien who brings about drastic changes in the group, their mission, and their senses of self. Like all of Molles’ writing, it hits hard when it needs to, but this one had an undercurrent of softness and humanity that made an initially unlikeable character very relatable.

If you enjoyed the Coming Dark or the Ashes of Eormun, this will be right up your alley.

[shawn murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oof!!!!!!
D. J. Molles. The Peace Child

Master Sergeant Sol Winters has spent 5 years fighting, running, and hiding from everything the Aliens called “Longnecks” could throw at them. Kinetic bombs that destroyed cities, plus gray beasts and drones that tore apart people. Sol and his team live day by day, trying to survive.

After an alien ship crashes Sol finds himself protecting Longneck Princess Ana and her bodyguard. He doesn’t know who to trust, even questions himself as he battles to keep Ana safe against both alien and human attackers.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having read all of Molles’ zombie series, I expected another great survival story and somehow got something different while still feeling right at home. The Peace Child keeps the tense, character-driven storytelling and flawed but capable leadership that made me love his earlier work, but trades zombies for a more complex alien conflict. Fast-paced, emotional, and surprisingly deep, it left me invested in both the human and alien characters

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

DJ Molles has done it again! As a big fan of his Remaining and Lee Harden series, I was excited to see he was dropping a new book. I was more excited when I learned it was post apocalyptic Alien themed. Molles does a great job bringing you into the mind of Sol and his crew of soldiers. His battle scenes make you feel as though you’re there in the flesh, heart palpitations and all!! Once I started this book, I wasn’t able to put it down! A definite must read for all.

[CK · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked from the first chapter, I couldn’t put it down and honestly couldn’t predict what would happen next. The story felt fresh, exciting and completely different from anything I’ve read before. The twists in this one are really shocking, the end is great and the random insults thrown between these hard men had me bark laughing during the most intense scenes. Alpha soldiers protect a teenage girl of the enemy across hostile territory, what could go wrong?

[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC received in exchange for my honest review.

This is classic Molles! Fantastic characters that you root for and great action. I'm not a huge alien sci-fi reader, but if it's done well, it will suck me in. And boy did this suck me in from start to finish. Pacing was great. Thoroughly enjoyed this one!

[Clayton Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Story!

I first discovered Mr. Molles, when I came across, “The Remaining”, series. He has since become an author I put in my top 5 go to’s. His stories make me laugh, cringe and even tear up here and there. This story does not disappoint and I could hardly put it down, once I turned the first page. What a great read!

[B.Q. Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC reader here, and wow. I don't remember the last time I had a book just suck me in and pull me right through, but this one very much did. I tore through it.
It had the right blend of combat, intrigue, humor, sci-fi world building and weapons...Top notch, highly recommend!

[Kamil · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good writing, pace and characters. I however shouldn't have read it because I'm really not into POV military style stuff, which it mostly is. 90 percent. Sci-fi? Idk. More like soldiers rescue princess.

[Kim Hirchak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Another interesting premise and set of characters fro! DJ Molles. A fun and tense read that keeps you engaged throughout. Pretty funny throughout too. Highly recommend thus and all his prior writing.

[Bekah Motley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read. Action, science fiction, and a great representation of the heart on humanity (the good and the bad).

[Sherry Gabaldon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

I had no idea what to expect from this book but have to say that I really enjoyed it. .

[John C. Lange · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fine story

Well written and engaging. Good character development. I have read most of this author’s work and this is another good one.

[Bethany Lyke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it and GREAT narrator!

[Doug Roddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book a lot - a fun blend of Military, Sci-fi, and Alien Invasion - likeable characters, quick pace, great world building.

[Shamon Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Engaging ride and a fun story. Well worth the read.

[Samantha Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fantastic premise and pulled off well; however, if you aren't a voracious action reader you may skim through some of the scenes a little faster. Worth the read.