Star Legions: The Ten Thousand Complete Series Box Set

by Michael G. Thomas

They are an unstoppable force of mercenaries from every known Terran planet in the Galaxy. They have little in common, other than their love of wealth and adventure, and a bitter hatred for each other. Known simply as the Black Legion, they will blaze a trail of death and destruction that will be remembered for generations. This complete box set contains the full text of every Star Legions novel. That’s right, all seven books! Buy the box set today and read the entire series from start to Battle for Cilicia For Xenophon, the Black Legion is an escape from the state that tried to kill him and his family. Exiled from his homeworld he joins the mercenaries, along with Glaucon, the rich playboy, Roxana, the veteran naval commander, and Tamara, the blue-haired castaway with a hidden past and a violent personality. Nothing will prepare them for the carnage awaiting them as they enter the borders of the Median Empire, the largest and most powerful entity in the known Galaxy, ruled with an iron fist by the tyrant, Emperor Artaxerxes and his legions of slave soldiers. Assault on Khorram Burning with rage from the combat losses at Cilicia, the Black Legion wants payment, and Lord Cyrus has a target that will satisfy even the most greedy of his warriors. It is a target so rich that he wonders if the mercenaries will even have enough ships to carry off the loot. Warlords of Cunaxa Xenophon and his comrades have proven their worth, and now the combined fleets of the Black Legion and their allies are poised to end the conflict. Both sides have mobilised every warrior and ship they can, for what will be a final apocalyptical battle between the Terrans and the Emperor himself. Last Stand With victory against the Emperor now impossible, the Legion finds itself lacking purpose and money. They came to the Empire with promises of glory and reward, but now they are trapped and surrounded on all sides by enemies. The massacre of the Legion’s officer corps leaves it vulnerable, and it falls to warriors like Xenophon to hold back their desire for revenge and to put them on a path home. Sea of Fire They must continue on to the Sea of Fire, the deadly border region between Hayastan and the Carduchian Wilderness, or face utter annihilation at the Emperor’s hands. Ancient stories tell of these dead sectors of space, vast ocean of emptiness, with few worlds or moons able to supply the fleet. The Eternal Fortress The long and bloody expedition has taken its toll on both the soldiers and the ships of the Legion. He is aware that a retreat into the Empire will mean a confrontation with the Emperor. A confrontation which they cannot win. There remains only one alternative. To run the gauntlet of the Eternal Fortress. Vengeance The Black Legion bursts out of the Median Empire laden with riches and leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. As the exhausted men and women breathe a sigh of relief upon reaching the Free Colonies of Trebizond, they are stunned to find themselves in the middle of a war.

Genres: Science Fiction

1870 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 7, 2017

About the author

Michael G. Thomas, is a writer, martial artist and military historian. He has written books on European martial arts and military history as well as Zombie Survival books and fiction. He is the co-founder of the prestigious Academy of Historical Fencing that teaches traditional armed and unarmed European martial arts. His specialist subject areas are teaching the use of the medieval two handed longsword and the German long knife in both the UK and other parts of Europe.

His academic background is as varied as his writing with degrees in Computing, Classical Studies and Machine Learning. In recent years he has undertaken substantial research in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence as well as Ancient Greek and Byzantine military history.

Michael is currently completing his Champions of the Apocalypse Series and Star Crusades science fiction series.

Reviews

[Rick Foell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read.

Have not read anything by the author before. Enjoyed the series, but there were numerous syntax issues and character slip ups. Just a pet peeve of mine that the editor should have caught.
Worth your time to read.

[Evan · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I give the author points for cleverly re-imagining Xenephon's Anabasis as a science fiction saga. The transition just about works, and even in that context, there are clearly defined characters. On the other hand, some aspects just don't work. Hand to hand combat (particularly in "phalanx"), ship boardings, and sieges, and the like just seem a bit forced. Worse, over the course of a very long saga, the author does not find a way to avoid repetition. Further, the repeated inability to see signs of betrayal (and I mean flashing neon signs, nothing subtle) make the characters seem a bit dim. In sum, not bad, but if you like this sort of thing, you probably should just read the actual Anabasis which is a cracking good tale.

[John Mullen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Historical Science Fiction?

Well, I can say the author has done a good job of framing Greek history in such a way that even if you’re familiar with the epic in question, it keeps you reading to find out what happens next.
I have one big problem with this series of books, the editor needs to be fired. End Stop. Terrible cut & paste everywhere, typos galore. Reads like it was run through a spell checker but not a grammar engine.

[Mark Whelan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Greek Wars in Outer Space

I very much enjoyed the boks, although the names were difficult to pronounce so I stopped trying and just continued on. A list of the characters and an explanation at the beginning would be welcome. Enjoyed the read and will look at other books from the author.

[Rodney Driggers · Rating 5 out of 5]

New view on ancient greek history.

I liked this series very much, taking the old stories of Greece and giving them a new twist was a fantastic idea. Ig you are a history buff and also like space opera type science fiction you sould givr it a go.

[Carl Bronson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Courage, conviction, honor

Ground and space conflict, provide a new vehicle for a classic tale of comradeship, honor, and redemption. A series that keeps you engaged and eager to discover the next challenge for the Legion.

[william stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

Star Legions is lifted from the history books and cast into the future. A well crafted blend of fact and fiction that just jogs your memory of ancient history and your imagination of the future.

[Bryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A epic within an epic

What an entertaining and engrossing read this has been. The rich language brought me to another reality and I truly enjoyed every moment. I cannot wait to continue the story in The Terran Wars.

[Robert Kerry Irvine · Rating 5 out of 5]

History in a story

I really enjoyed this series. Each book following on instantly from the previous one kept the continuity flowing. I look forward to more books by this author

[Richard Jobity · Rating 4 out of 5]

Decent retelling of classic warfare battles. But LONG.

[Keith Walsh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Premise

I could not put it down. Creative and human characters in a new and interesting universe. Where is the sequel?

[Stephen Levesque · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a good series with great/engaging characters that will keep you reading. You shouldn't be bored and you will be highly intertained. Great Reading Everyone!

[Bea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reading

Michael G. Thomas wrote a great set of books. The only problem I found with the series was that he needed a good proofreader.

[Kvagtholm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

It took some time to get through it all but it was worth it. I can recommend it to all sci-fi fans.

[Anthony Woolams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unstoppable

When reading it could just as easily been Greek ancient history or tales of Roman warriors. Difficult to out down. Edge of the seat