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Four Horsemen Tales #5
When Eagles Dare
The mission Jonah White Eagle and his Fierce Eagle Company had taken was nearly impossible. Land on the middle of a 7.5-mile-high plateau, walk six miles to the edge of the cliff, and scale down the 39,000-foot-high cliffs to the foothills of the canyon below. Nothing to it, right? But then there was the swamp they had to cross, full of large indigenous life forms that thought Humans made good snacks. And the rivers, full of other killers, they would have to negotiate.
And then there were the Xlatan, a race of six-legged killers guarding the target. A relatively new mercenary race, although one more established than the Humans, the Xlatan were supposed to be tough. Maybe not—quite—as tough as the Besquith, but close enough to give a number of other merc races the chills when they went up against them.
The Fierce Eagle Company only needed to traverse the planet, stay alive, and then surveil the operation the Xlatan were guarding to gather intelligence for the CASPer-equipped merc company that was enroute to destroy the operation.
The mission would have been nearly impossible, all on its own. There’s just one more thing, though, that they don’t know. They’ve been set up, and the heavy forces aren’t coming.
Still, anything is possible…When Eagles Dare.
And then there were the Xlatan, a race of six-legged killers guarding the target. A relatively new mercenary race, although one more established than the Humans, the Xlatan were supposed to be tough. Maybe not—quite—as tough as the Besquith, but close enough to give a number of other merc races the chills when they went up against them.
The Fierce Eagle Company only needed to traverse the planet, stay alive, and then surveil the operation the Xlatan were guarding to gather intelligence for the CASPer-equipped merc company that was enroute to destroy the operation.
The mission would have been nearly impossible, all on its own. There’s just one more thing, though, that they don’t know. They’ve been set up, and the heavy forces aren’t coming.
Still, anything is possible…When Eagles Dare.
- GenresScience Fiction
354 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 2, 2018
158 people are currently reading
36 people want to read
About the author
Doug Dandridge
75 books142 followersDoug Dandridge was born in Venice Florida in 1957, the son of a Florida native and a Mother of French Canadian descent. An avid reader from an early age, Doug has read most of the classic novels and shorts of Science Fiction and Fantasy, as well as multiple hundreds of historical works. Doug has military experience including Marine Corps JROTC, Active Duty Army, and the Florida National Guard. He attended Florida State University, studying Biology, Geology, Physics, and Chemistry, and receiving a BS in Psychology. Doug then studied Clinical Psychology at the University of Alabama, with specific interests in Neuropsychology and Child Psychology, completing a Masters and all course work required for a PhD. He has worked in Psychiatric Hospitals, Mental Health Centers, a Prison, a Juvenile Residential Facility, and for the his last seven years in the work force for the Florida Department of Children and Families. Since March of 2013 he has worked as a full time writer. Doug has been writing on and off for fifteen years. He concentrates on intelligent science fiction and fantasy in which there is always hope, no matter how hard the situation. No area of the fantastic is outside his scope, as he has completed works in near and far future Science Fiction, Urban and High Fantasy, Horror, and Alternate History.
Doug has published 34 books on Amazon, with over 230,000 sales with 5,000 reviews averaging 4.6 stars. He will be publishing his first traditionally published book in 2018, followed by the second book of the contracted series. Also in the planning stages are post apocalyptic and alternate history series.
Doug has published 34 books on Amazon, with over 230,000 sales with 5,000 reviews averaging 4.6 stars. He will be publishing his first traditionally published book in 2018, followed by the second book of the contracted series. Also in the planning stages are post apocalyptic and alternate history series.
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October 7, 2018
This 5th installment has been completely exhausting, traversing deadly encounters and setbacks, action grilled with every turn and twisted discoveries! A thrilling and grueling journey! And there’s a Tanzanian Born character, like me! What are the odds! Lol.
I am voluntarily leaving a review with no obligation of an advance copy I received from the author.
I am voluntarily leaving a review with no obligation of an advance copy I received from the author.
August 23, 2019
Another book in the 4HU universe as it's become to be known. It deals with a small Merc company hired to infiltrate an enemy held world, and scout a base for a separate group of Mercs in CASPRs to come and attack.
After getting shot down in their shuttle as they head towards their landing zone, the Fierce Eagle company re-groups, and begins the long journey to the enemy base. The enemy Xlatan, a six-legged combination of centaur and tiger, are hunting them after realising they survived the shuttle crash.
After a series of narrow escapes, and after meeting up with the natives of the world who are being used as slaves by the crime syndicate the Xlatan work for, will the survivors be able to plan an attack on the base?
I liked this book, but it didn't really have any real tension in it. The Mercs were always going to make it to the base, even though more than once I thought they'd been caught or stymied by the enemy. The characters were mostly interesting, and I'd have loved to have had a little back story on them all and how they came to be in the company. Doug originally wrote a short story for one of the anthologies, and this novel is a continuation of that story.
After getting shot down in their shuttle as they head towards their landing zone, the Fierce Eagle company re-groups, and begins the long journey to the enemy base. The enemy Xlatan, a six-legged combination of centaur and tiger, are hunting them after realising they survived the shuttle crash.
After a series of narrow escapes, and after meeting up with the natives of the world who are being used as slaves by the crime syndicate the Xlatan work for, will the survivors be able to plan an attack on the base?
I liked this book, but it didn't really have any real tension in it. The Mercs were always going to make it to the base, even though more than once I thought they'd been caught or stymied by the enemy. The characters were mostly interesting, and I'd have loved to have had a little back story on them all and how they came to be in the company. Doug originally wrote a short story for one of the anthologies, and this novel is a continuation of that story.
October 11, 2018
Knocked my socks off!
The author has been honing his craft with a few other series. Empire at War is a favorite of mine, with the related series machine wars. And another series had modern weapons with a Tolkien type world they had escaped too. This was his best book yet. Great character development, mental processes / reasons for actions, and lots of action.
The author has been honing his craft with a few other series. Empire at War is a favorite of mine, with the related series machine wars. And another series had modern weapons with a Tolkien type world they had escaped too. This was his best book yet. Great character development, mental processes / reasons for actions, and lots of action.
October 13, 2018
A great addition to the Four Horseman Universe.
This book is a great addition to the Four Horseman Universe. It shows us that small unit skills are as important as CASPers. If you like the Four Horseman Universe you should enjoy this.
This book is a great addition to the Four Horseman Universe. It shows us that small unit skills are as important as CASPers. If you like the Four Horseman Universe you should enjoy this.
October 17, 2018
What a book. The mission Jonah and his men have taken on is nearly impossible to complete. Kept me intrigued. Even though a small company of men, but extremely important. Received a free copy and reviewed because the story was absolutely fantastic.
October 31, 2018
Solid!
Anothrr good addition to the Four Horsemen titles.
This is very much in the mold of Avatar meets the Dirty Dozen.
Every one of these books are a nugget of action and good storytelling
Anothrr good addition to the Four Horsemen titles.
This is very much in the mold of Avatar meets the Dirty Dozen.
Every one of these books are a nugget of action and good storytelling
November 3, 2018
More please.
Very well thought out and detailed book. If you enjoy the four horsemen universe then please read this book. Expands on the light infantry side of the universe in a well written and we'll formatted story line
Very well thought out and detailed book. If you enjoy the four horsemen universe then please read this book. Expands on the light infantry side of the universe in a well written and we'll formatted story line
December 11, 2018
Excellent
Dandridge has penned an excellent addition to the Four Horseman universe. Plenty of spec ops action, far different from the usual CASPR stories. Highly recommend. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
Dandridge has penned an excellent addition to the Four Horseman universe. Plenty of spec ops action, far different from the usual CASPR stories. Highly recommend. I read this on Kindle Unlimited.
September 19, 2019
Good story!
Six legged cats, sorta frogs stuck in a bad situation, twenty humans experienced in war. Put it in a blender with a good writer and you get a good story! I'd write more but it's past my bedtime.
Six legged cats, sorta frogs stuck in a bad situation, twenty humans experienced in war. Put it in a blender with a good writer and you get a good story! I'd write more but it's past my bedtime.
November 25, 2019
Excellent author
I’ve been working on this series (Four Horsemen) for a couple of weeks now and I have been pleased with most of the books so far. This one’s probably the best one yet. Bainbridge is a solid writer with an excellent command of the English language.
I’ve been working on this series (Four Horsemen) for a couple of weeks now and I have been pleased with most of the books so far. This one’s probably the best one yet. Bainbridge is a solid writer with an excellent command of the English language.
April 17, 2024
Against the odds
I really enjoyed this, good story, action packed with good characters. Excitement, adventure and sorrow in equal measure. I hope there is more to come from the Eagles.
I really enjoyed this, good story, action packed with good characters. Excitement, adventure and sorrow in equal measure. I hope there is more to come from the Eagles.
October 14, 2018
Great read
Good fun read I'm just not sure if or how it ties into the rest of the series yet aside from taking place in the same "worlds"
Good fun read I'm just not sure if or how it ties into the rest of the series yet aside from taking place in the same "worlds"
October 29, 2018
No Such Thing
As a “no-win scenario”. Good read, Dandridge clearly knows his military tactics. I don’t know if the Fierce Eagles will show up again, but I’d read it if they did.
As a “no-win scenario”. Good read, Dandridge clearly knows his military tactics. I don’t know if the Fierce Eagles will show up again, but I’d read it if they did.
December 5, 2018
Loved it
Probably one of my favorite 4 horseman novels. Starts slow but kicks in. Could not put it down. Read it
Probably one of my favorite 4 horseman novels. Starts slow but kicks in. Could not put it down. Read it
December 27, 2018
OMG WRAP IT UP
Way way way to long. Just because you have 2000 pieces of paper doesn't mean you have to use them all.
Way way way to long. Just because you have 2000 pieces of paper doesn't mean you have to use them all.
May 3, 2019
Another great read
They have a contract but them someone wants died. They now have to fight for their help comes in tlives and hope time.
They have a contract but them someone wants died. They now have to fight for their help comes in tlives and hope time.
May 7, 2019
Good work; tighten up the dialogue.
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