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Soldier
Titus sought glory in the Free States Infantry. He ended up in the Engineers. When the chance came to prove himself, he grabbed it with both hands.
And caught the eye of the Intelligence service. How could a boot enlisted engineer transform into a soldier who works behind the scenes to root out corruption in the ranks as easily as providing combat intel to the front lines?
Titus thought life was dangerous as a ground pounder where he could hold duty and honor as ideals, knowing that his squad had his back. But the intel world was different where he needed the courage to do what was right, no matter how many times the people he thought were on his side tried to kill him.
Titus Pohlmeyer was a secondary, but vital, character in the United Federation Marine Corps and the Lysander Twins series. This is the first book of his story.
And caught the eye of the Intelligence service. How could a boot enlisted engineer transform into a soldier who works behind the scenes to root out corruption in the ranks as easily as providing combat intel to the front lines?
Titus thought life was dangerous as a ground pounder where he could hold duty and honor as ideals, knowing that his squad had his back. But the intel world was different where he needed the courage to do what was right, no matter how many times the people he thought were on his side tried to kill him.
Titus Pohlmeyer was a secondary, but vital, character in the United Federation Marine Corps and the Lysander Twins series. This is the first book of his story.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 23, 2018
About the author
Jonathan P. Brazee
145 books193 followersI am a retired Marine colonel and now a full-time writer living in Colorado Springs with my wife, Kiwi, and infant twin daughters, Danika Dawn and Darika Marie.
I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
If you would like to join my email list and find out about new books or promotions, please sign up at http://eepurl.com/bnFSHH. My website is http://jonathanbrazee.com.
I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
If you would like to join my email list and find out about new books or promotions, please sign up at http://eepurl.com/bnFSHH. My website is http://jonathanbrazee.com.
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February 17, 2024
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
March 31, 2020
Jonathan Brazee is a competent, well-informed author who has an outstanding grasp of the English Language as well as thorough understanding of the concept of military life. While I am not a devil dog {or crayon eater :-) ], I (as a doggie of another type) felt right at home with his characters and their dialog.
Generally, any author who can tell the difference between "bring" and "take" is high on my list of those whose books I choose to read but Brazee is much better than that! There were a few typos in these books, but nothing to make me want to throw them across the room.
I'd say that as a military author Col Brazee is right up there with Marc Eidelhart and is on track for being a strong candidate for continuing the legacy of "Bill Butterworth".
This series of books offer an excellent story line and continuation of story. Characters are strong
-even the stupid ones who are summarily dismissed with knuckles or needle guns!
You won't go wrong reading any book from this author.
Generally, any author who can tell the difference between "bring" and "take" is high on my list of those whose books I choose to read but Brazee is much better than that! There were a few typos in these books, but nothing to make me want to throw them across the room.
I'd say that as a military author Col Brazee is right up there with Marc Eidelhart and is on track for being a strong candidate for continuing the legacy of "Bill Butterworth".
This series of books offer an excellent story line and continuation of story. Characters are strong
-even the stupid ones who are summarily dismissed with knuckles or needle guns!
You won't go wrong reading any book from this author.
February 3, 2023
Cohorts? My A....!
What does a Marine write about? He writes about Marines, even if he calls them Army. I'm Army, my brother is a Marine. Both of us are retired now, but we still bleed in three colors and if the cacao hit the spinning metal thing, we'd volunteer to do paperwork to free up some young, wide-eyed marine or soldier who could make small pieces out of big things.
COL Brazee, after one previous contact, has moved way up on my list of best authors of future military exploits. Actually, this book could be a thinly disguised operation in today's world. Greed and lack of a moral compass are as rampant today as we predict it will be tomorrow - if we live that long.
Sorry I didn't accidentally let loose a spoiler, HAH!
You won't be sorry you had to read the book to find out the who, what, where, when or how.
What does a Marine write about? He writes about Marines, even if he calls them Army. I'm Army, my brother is a Marine. Both of us are retired now, but we still bleed in three colors and if the cacao hit the spinning metal thing, we'd volunteer to do paperwork to free up some young, wide-eyed marine or soldier who could make small pieces out of big things.
COL Brazee, after one previous contact, has moved way up on my list of best authors of future military exploits. Actually, this book could be a thinly disguised operation in today's world. Greed and lack of a moral compass are as rampant today as we predict it will be tomorrow - if we live that long.
Sorry I didn't accidentally let loose a spoiler, HAH!
You won't be sorry you had to read the book to find out the who, what, where, when or how.
November 16, 2022
n.b. Couldn't find the audio edition and don't know how to add it to library so used this as a place holder.
my review:
As usual Jonathan Brazee has written a military science fiction book that has held me enthralled. I enjoyed the main character but even the secondary once were well fleshed out and interesting. The military descriptions and the espionage both, were very believable and James Cronin did an excellent job of bringing the book to life.
my review:
As usual Jonathan Brazee has written a military science fiction book that has held me enthralled. I enjoyed the main character but even the secondary once were well fleshed out and interesting. The military descriptions and the espionage both, were very believable and James Cronin did an excellent job of bringing the book to life.
February 1, 2019
Really enjoyed this story. As with most of the authors books the main character grows and matures through the book. This is done by dipping into his main life events without getting buried in the mundane.
November 17, 2022
Good book
I liked the Titus character. He managed to accomplish more than he believed he would and had a sense of intuition that propelled him forward in a direction he had no thought of going. The story was interesting and easy to read. I would recommend it.
I liked the Titus character. He managed to accomplish more than he believed he would and had a sense of intuition that propelled him forward in a direction he had no thought of going. The story was interesting and easy to read. I would recommend it.
March 27, 2024
Soldier book review
I liked the plot and the way it's written, the characters are believable and got plenty of action in the book I am waiting for the next one to come out hopefully they won't cost too much I believe this series will be able to be reread several times
I liked the plot and the way it's written, the characters are believable and got plenty of action in the book I am waiting for the next one to come out hopefully they won't cost too much I believe this series will be able to be reread several times
October 4, 2018
Great read
I thought I was going to read just another war story and I was wowed when the story turned out to be so cool about spies and one man's life . I like it .
I thought I was going to read just another war story and I was wowed when the story turned out to be so cool about spies and one man's life . I like it .
January 27, 2019
Great yarn from Brazee. Takes place in his confederation universe. Despite the future tech the author makes the details feel real. Enjoyable !
March 12, 2020
This can't mss
One occasionally comes across a story that grabs you by the throat and won't let go. Such is the case here. I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend "Soldier".
One occasionally comes across a story that grabs you by the throat and won't let go. Such is the case here. I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend "Soldier".
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December 10, 2018This book takes place in the author's Confederation universe. That is a universe where the human planets were settled by corporations and corruption is rampant.
The protagonist of this book joins the Army and gradually moves into roles that fight that corruption.
The protagonist of this book joins the Army and gradually moves into roles that fight that corruption.
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