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Alorian Wars #4
Shadow Empire
After escaping from the clutches of a sinister organization known as CERCO, the crew of the Replicade mourn the loss of their young friend, Carista. But their experiences affect them differently and the crew soon discovers a frightening health concern for Anki after she experiences a seizure which places her in a comatose state. Fighting to stay out of sight from the Greshian Empire, they seek assistance on a world harboring resentment for Greshians, no matter their affiliation with the Empire. Will that resentment further endanger Anki’s life, or will leniency allow the crew to seek lifesaving help?
On board the King Slayer, Commander Ilium Gyl is thrust into a command position as an attack leaves the crew without a leader. A pending investigation aims to point the one responsible for the attack is the ship’s new commanding officer, but could it be a ruse for an “old friend” to seek revenge against Ilium? For fans of Star Wars, The Expanse, and Dark Matter; the Alorian Wars is a fast-paced space opera adventure.
Books in The Alorian Wars space opera series
Broken Worlds
Deadly Refuge
Mutiny Rising
Shadow Empire
Regime Change
Orbital Decay (Prequel)
On board the King Slayer, Commander Ilium Gyl is thrust into a command position as an attack leaves the crew without a leader. A pending investigation aims to point the one responsible for the attack is the ship’s new commanding officer, but could it be a ruse for an “old friend” to seek revenge against Ilium? For fans of Star Wars, The Expanse, and Dark Matter; the Alorian Wars is a fast-paced space opera adventure.
Books in The Alorian Wars space opera series
Broken Worlds
Deadly Refuge
Mutiny Rising
Shadow Empire
Regime Change
Orbital Decay (Prequel)
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2018
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About the author
Drew Avera
95 books167 followersDrew Avera is a Navy veteran, musician, and the bestselling author of the Dead Planet series and the Alorian Wars.
He was born and raised in rural Mississippi and grew up with a deep affection for comic books and science fiction movies and television shows. At one point he boasted a comic book collection with more than 1,000 issues. His love for comics inspired him to pursue a career as a comic book artist, but an injury to his hand ended that dream permanently.
Still, he was inspired to create in one medium or the other. He picked up a guitar at fifteen years old and began writing songs almost immediately. That “obsession” as his parents called it put him on the path to rock stardom…in his bedroom.
It was when he turned sixteen and bought the novel “What Savage Beast” by Peter David (The Incredible Hulk) that he caught the bug to be a writer. Unfortunately, it would not come to fruition until fourteen years later.
Drew enlisted in the US Navy as an Aviation Electricians Mate at seventeen years old. He served twenty years and deployed on four combat deployments to the Persian Gulf. During those deployments he would spend his free time reading books. He loved reading books in a series and that inspired his journey to becoming a fiction author.
In November 2012, at the age of thirty, Drew began his journey as an author by participating in national Novel Writing Month (NANoWriMo). He published his first book in March of 2013 and the rest, as they say, is history. With more than twenty books published in the space opera, military science fiction, cyberpunk, and dystopian genres, he has built a backlog with something for everyone who enjoys science fiction adventures.
After retiring from the Navy, he began an exciting new career in the simulation field. Drew is now focusing his efforts on building upon what he learned in his first eight years of publishing. He has plans for an all-new space opera and military science fiction series as well as new collaborations with other writers.
The best is yet to come!
To learn more about Drew and his books, visit www.drewavera.com.
Subscribe to Drew’s newsletter for updates on new releases, or follow his Amazon Author Page to receive updates directly from Amazon.
The Alorian Wars (Space Opera/Military Science Fiction Series)
Broken Worlds
Deadly Refuge
Mutiny Rising
Shadow Empire
Regime Change
The Dead Planet Series (Cyberpunk/Dystopian)
Exodus
Verity
Endgame
The Syndicate Series (Cyberpunk)
Rise of the Syndicate
Eye of the Syndicate
Other books
Traitor
Skye Byrn
He was born and raised in rural Mississippi and grew up with a deep affection for comic books and science fiction movies and television shows. At one point he boasted a comic book collection with more than 1,000 issues. His love for comics inspired him to pursue a career as a comic book artist, but an injury to his hand ended that dream permanently.
Still, he was inspired to create in one medium or the other. He picked up a guitar at fifteen years old and began writing songs almost immediately. That “obsession” as his parents called it put him on the path to rock stardom…in his bedroom.
It was when he turned sixteen and bought the novel “What Savage Beast” by Peter David (The Incredible Hulk) that he caught the bug to be a writer. Unfortunately, it would not come to fruition until fourteen years later.
Drew enlisted in the US Navy as an Aviation Electricians Mate at seventeen years old. He served twenty years and deployed on four combat deployments to the Persian Gulf. During those deployments he would spend his free time reading books. He loved reading books in a series and that inspired his journey to becoming a fiction author.
In November 2012, at the age of thirty, Drew began his journey as an author by participating in national Novel Writing Month (NANoWriMo). He published his first book in March of 2013 and the rest, as they say, is history. With more than twenty books published in the space opera, military science fiction, cyberpunk, and dystopian genres, he has built a backlog with something for everyone who enjoys science fiction adventures.
After retiring from the Navy, he began an exciting new career in the simulation field. Drew is now focusing his efforts on building upon what he learned in his first eight years of publishing. He has plans for an all-new space opera and military science fiction series as well as new collaborations with other writers.
The best is yet to come!
To learn more about Drew and his books, visit www.drewavera.com.
Subscribe to Drew’s newsletter for updates on new releases, or follow his Amazon Author Page to receive updates directly from Amazon.
The Alorian Wars (Space Opera/Military Science Fiction Series)
Broken Worlds
Deadly Refuge
Mutiny Rising
Shadow Empire
Regime Change
The Dead Planet Series (Cyberpunk/Dystopian)
Exodus
Verity
Endgame
The Syndicate Series (Cyberpunk)
Rise of the Syndicate
Eye of the Syndicate
Other books
Traitor
Skye Byrn
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
March 28, 2018
Drew Avera the Alorian Wars series with, Shadow Empire. Thus we find the crew of the Replicade not only facing a threat from a new and unknown outside force, but also a much loved member of the crew is sick. As expected we have twists and turns around every corner. Looking forward to the next book.
January 16, 2019
The fourth Alorian Wars book is the perfect example of the character-driven story vs action oriented ones. Since the first book in the series the story as being all about the character and their evolution and not about the action per say, but book four is entirely about character development with no action what-so-ever and I did not mind at all!!! By now I know the author style and I love his characters and the world-building he has done, I am emotionally connected with the crew. The book was easy to read and paced perfectly. Everything was subtle but consequential. I can't wait for the final (?) book.
February 10, 2018
The rabbit hole is deep...
This book simply want long enough. I hit the end and was deeply bummed. Why, you ask? The story just seems to be getting really good. I wanted more and also,might hate anticipation... Can't wait for the next book!!!
This book simply want long enough. I hit the end and was deeply bummed. Why, you ask? The story just seems to be getting really good. I wanted more and also,might hate anticipation... Can't wait for the next book!!!
March 10, 2018
Our crew are deep thinkers
The vague new menace its still hanging around. Super/weapon/girl is sort of still with us.
The most interesting is the volume is primarily about getting into the heads of all the varied. .... READ IT!
The vague new menace its still hanging around. Super/weapon/girl is sort of still with us.
The most interesting is the volume is primarily about getting into the heads of all the varied. .... READ IT!
March 18, 2018
Great book
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters in more depth, this book has less to do with action and more to do with expanding the story. Looking forward to the next book.
I really enjoyed getting to know the characters in more depth, this book has less to do with action and more to do with expanding the story. Looking forward to the next book.
September 11, 2018
Life as outcasts
I really like this series. I just wish each book was longer. You have great characters. I already have the next book in this series. And I am sure I will enjoy it too
I really like this series. I just wish each book was longer. You have great characters. I already have the next book in this series. And I am sure I will enjoy it too
January 31, 2018
Just Not Enough!
I chose a 4.5 star rating because it kept me wanting to know more. Storyline is very good. Thank you.
I chose a 4.5 star rating because it kept me wanting to know more. Storyline is very good. Thank you.
February 1, 2019
Action, adventure and SiFi what else could you ask for. Recommend!
April 21, 2020
Once I got into the books, I really enjoyed them. I would recommend these books to any and all of my friends.
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