The Forge of Men

Spineward Sectors: A Tracto Tale

by Caleb Wachter

The planet Tracto has produced some of the greatest warriors in the Spineward Sectors, but few outsiders know the truth of living in the brutal, often barbaric, yet also strangely civilized society -- a society which seems perpetually frozen in the iron age. This is the tale of one of Tracto's greatest heroes, Nikomedes, and shows how he was forged into a peerless weapon of Men by the hellishly inhospitable world of his birth. For a native of Tracto, life is nothing if not a seemingly endless series of conflicts -- and no statement could be truer of Nikomedes' own life. Few have ever accomplished as much as he managed to do at a mere fourteen years of age, and fewer still would learn the true meaning of the words 'honor' and 'tradition.' Those are words which Nikomedes eventually comes to understand mean so much more than most will ever comprehend -- and, if used correctly, can even become weapons when wielded by one with the skill to do so and the character to abide by them. He will be tried and he will be tested at seemingly every turn, but throughout his incessant tribulations he will discover an incontrovertible Life is a fight, and it only ends with death.

398 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 26, 2015

About the author

Ever since I was young, I've enjoyed reading stories which spurred my imagination into overdrive. After helping my brother edit his own books, I decided it was time to give something back to the community which has inspired me.

Until recently I spent far too many nights rolling dice with friends and creating what I hope were myriad memorable campaigns. Now a father of four I have less time for such engagements, but that doesn't mean I can't share the fruits of my imagination with an eager crowd.

Here's hoping I can find a crowd of people who enjoy my stories as much as I do!

Reviews

[Jack · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was good. I'll make that clear. However, some parts where very amateurish . So much so, you really wince at it. Writing stuff like, he was so amazing all the enemy died. That was what really got me like, okay? But besides that, the book was really good.

[Amanda Kern · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't know what to think

I don't know what to think. Part of me really liked this book. The bigger part of enchanted to yell at this boy to wake up.

[George D. Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unusual story, good read

Interesting read, reminds you of Roman legion storyline. Would be interested in next book in series hopefully there will be more.