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Freehold
Resistance
NEW STORIES IN THE BEST-SELLING FREEHOLD SERIES, CREATED BY MICHAEL Z. WILLIAMSON. Featuring all-new stories by Larry Correia, Michael Z. Williamson, Brad R. Torgersen, Mike Massa, Kacey Ezell, and more!
When the UN invaded the Freehold of Grainne, the intent was simple: Force a noncompliant star nation back into the collective.
What the politicians hadn't accounted for was that the Freehold had spent 200 years as the haven for every independent, rebellious, self-reliant adventurer in human space.
Its military are scattered remnants, its bases smoking ruins, its cities occupied. But Grainne and its space habitats have resources beyond measure. Retired intelligence agents, disabled veterans, animal handlers, petty smugglers, half-lame computer specialists, research scientists, planetary engineers, all have one goal in mind: Make the invaders suffer for their presumption.
This isn't just resistance. It's vengeance.
Stories by:
Larry Correia
Michael Z. Williamson
Brad R. Torgersen
Mike Massa
Kacey Ezell
Robert E. Hampson
Aaron Haskins
John F. Holmes
Marisa Wolf
Justin Watson
Jason Cordova
Jamie Ibson
Jessica Schlenker
Christopher Dinote
Rob Reed
Chris Smith
Jaime DiNote
Philip Wohlrab
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Praise for Forged in Blood:
“The anthology celebrates soldiers and their tools. . . . Most of all, it celebrates warriors and the stuff that makes them so—the mettle more than the metal.”—Tangent
"Fans of combat science fiction will find this collection irresistible…an entertaining and engaging book."—The Daily News of Galveston County
About Michael Z. Williamson:
“A fast-paced, compulsive read . . . will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber.”—Kliatt
“Williamson's military expertise is impressive.”—SF Reviews
Novels of Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold Universe:
Freehold series
Freehold
The Weapon
The Rogue
Contact with Chaos
Angeleyes
Freehold: Forged in Blood
Ripple Creek series
Better to Beg Forgiveness . . .
Do Unto Others . . .
When Diplomacy Fails . . .
Standalone
A Long Time Until Now
Michael Z. Williamson is retired military, having served twenty-five years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Fox. Williamson is a state-ranked competitive shooter in combat rifle and combat pistol. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog, with 300,000 weekly readers. In addition, Williamson tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. Williamson’s books set in his Freehold Universe include Freehold, The Weapon, The Rogue, Better to Beg Forgiveness . . ., Do Unto Others . . ., and When Diplomacy Fails . . .. He is also the author of time travel novel A Long Time Until Now, as well as The Hero—the latter written in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Williamson was born in England, raised in Liverpool and Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Indianapolis with his children.
When the UN invaded the Freehold of Grainne, the intent was simple: Force a noncompliant star nation back into the collective.
What the politicians hadn't accounted for was that the Freehold had spent 200 years as the haven for every independent, rebellious, self-reliant adventurer in human space.
Its military are scattered remnants, its bases smoking ruins, its cities occupied. But Grainne and its space habitats have resources beyond measure. Retired intelligence agents, disabled veterans, animal handlers, petty smugglers, half-lame computer specialists, research scientists, planetary engineers, all have one goal in mind: Make the invaders suffer for their presumption.
This isn't just resistance. It's vengeance.
Stories by:
Larry Correia
Michael Z. Williamson
Brad R. Torgersen
Mike Massa
Kacey Ezell
Robert E. Hampson
Aaron Haskins
John F. Holmes
Marisa Wolf
Justin Watson
Jason Cordova
Jamie Ibson
Jessica Schlenker
Christopher Dinote
Rob Reed
Chris Smith
Jaime DiNote
Philip Wohlrab
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Praise for Forged in Blood:
“The anthology celebrates soldiers and their tools. . . . Most of all, it celebrates warriors and the stuff that makes them so—the mettle more than the metal.”—Tangent
"Fans of combat science fiction will find this collection irresistible…an entertaining and engaging book."—The Daily News of Galveston County
About Michael Z. Williamson:
“A fast-paced, compulsive read . . . will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber.”—Kliatt
“Williamson's military expertise is impressive.”—SF Reviews
Novels of Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold Universe:
Freehold series
Freehold
The Weapon
The Rogue
Contact with Chaos
Angeleyes
Freehold: Forged in Blood
Ripple Creek series
Better to Beg Forgiveness . . .
Do Unto Others . . .
When Diplomacy Fails . . .
Standalone
A Long Time Until Now
Michael Z. Williamson is retired military, having served twenty-five years in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Fox. Williamson is a state-ranked competitive shooter in combat rifle and combat pistol. He has consulted on military matters, weapons and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions and is Editor-at-Large for Survivalblog, with 300,000 weekly readers. In addition, Williamson tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. Williamson’s books set in his Freehold Universe include Freehold, The Weapon, The Rogue, Better to Beg Forgiveness . . ., Do Unto Others . . ., and When Diplomacy Fails . . .. He is also the author of time travel novel A Long Time Until Now, as well as The Hero—the latter written in collaboration with New York Times best-selling author John Ringo. Williamson was born in England, raised in Liverpool and Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Indianapolis with his children.
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First published December 3, 2019
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September 9, 2020
Freehold: Resistance is a novel. Freehold: Resistance is an anthology by sixteen different authors. Freehold: Resistance is both. The stories by the various authors are each chapters that blend seamlessly into a complete novel.
The various stories are by:
Larry Correia
Michael Z. Williamson
Brad R. Torgersen
Mike Massa
Kacey Ezell
Robert E. Hampson
John F. Holmes
Marisa Wolf
Justin Watson
Jason Cordova
Jamie Ibson
Jessica Schlenker
Christopher Dinote
Ian McMurtrie
Rob Reed
Chris Smith
This book is a great addition to Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold universe and a must-read for his fans.
The various stories are by:
Larry Correia
Michael Z. Williamson
Brad R. Torgersen
Mike Massa
Kacey Ezell
Robert E. Hampson
John F. Holmes
Marisa Wolf
Justin Watson
Jason Cordova
Jamie Ibson
Jessica Schlenker
Christopher Dinote
Ian McMurtrie
Rob Reed
Chris Smith
This book is a great addition to Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold universe and a must-read for his fans.
December 26, 2019
Possibly one of the best and most consistent science fiction anthologies I've ever read. Each story by the authors not only stays true to the universe and timeline in which it is set (The UN invasion of Freehold) but weave perfectly together, not as a disjointed array of short stories, but instead form a novel that flows together and really can't be put down.
Be sure to read Freehold prior to reading this book, as not only will it make more sense but it will be more enjoyable. You'll be amazed at how the stories in this volume flawlessly go into and flesh out details in Freehold and make what were mentions in that novel (ie the Skywheel) into complete detailed stories on their own.
If you enjoyed Freehold, you're going to really enjoy this book. It more than lives up to expectations and expands the details of the events in Freehold in a very satisfying way while staying true to the story.
Be sure to read Freehold prior to reading this book, as not only will it make more sense but it will be more enjoyable. You'll be amazed at how the stories in this volume flawlessly go into and flesh out details in Freehold and make what were mentions in that novel (ie the Skywheel) into complete detailed stories on their own.
If you enjoyed Freehold, you're going to really enjoy this book. It more than lives up to expectations and expands the details of the events in Freehold in a very satisfying way while staying true to the story.
December 26, 2019
INCREDIBLE READ!! AS ARE ALL THE FREEHOLD AND RIPPLE CREEK BOOKS!!
Incredible Read!! You will NOT regret buying or reading this book! Great buy at 3 times the price! (Yes the other FREEHOLD and RIPPLE CREEK SECURITY books are likewise a triple price bargain)
I have made a wager to over 100 people that they will like the first book in the series 'FREEHOLD ' THE WAGER BEING I WOULD BUY THE BOOK FROM THEM IF THEY DID NOT LIKE IT! BOOKS BOUGHT UNDER THIS WAGER? ZERO! SO BUY THIS AND ALL THE FREEHOLD AND RIPPLE CREEK SECURITY BOOKS! (( Beter To Beg Forgiveness is the first book in the Ripple Creek Security ones)
Incredible Read!! You will NOT regret buying or reading this book! Great buy at 3 times the price! (Yes the other FREEHOLD and RIPPLE CREEK SECURITY books are likewise a triple price bargain)
I have made a wager to over 100 people that they will like the first book in the series 'FREEHOLD ' THE WAGER BEING I WOULD BUY THE BOOK FROM THEM IF THEY DID NOT LIKE IT! BOOKS BOUGHT UNDER THIS WAGER? ZERO! SO BUY THIS AND ALL THE FREEHOLD AND RIPPLE CREEK SECURITY BOOKS! (( Beter To Beg Forgiveness is the first book in the Ripple Creek Security ones)
December 29, 2019
This is another look behind the scenes of Freehold's war of liberation!
The stories tie up loose ends, add details previously unknown, and closure to some questions. Interludes between stories show the gaps between actions and intel, the thought processes of the invaders, and dedication of the Freeholders to personal freedom. Every story reinforces the concept of personal responsibility for one's freedom and liberty.
The stories tie up loose ends, add details previously unknown, and closure to some questions. Interludes between stories show the gaps between actions and intel, the thought processes of the invaders, and dedication of the Freeholders to personal freedom. Every story reinforces the concept of personal responsibility for one's freedom and liberty.
January 16, 2020
Good Stuff
As good as Forged In Blood was. A realistic look at how a small but utterly determined population can resist domination by a larger more technically advanced entity. The only part that that I felt was unrealistic was the continued adherence to the use of only non lethal responses to attacks by the Freeholders.
Once a side commits to barbaric acts , the other side shortly does the same.
As good as Forged In Blood was. A realistic look at how a small but utterly determined population can resist domination by a larger more technically advanced entity. The only part that that I felt was unrealistic was the continued adherence to the use of only non lethal responses to attacks by the Freeholders.
Once a side commits to barbaric acts , the other side shortly does the same.
October 6, 2022
This book does a good job of telling backstories to MZW's universe, but the universe as a whole is just so... dumb. Both sides are a caricature of reality, to the extreme of both sides of the political divide. It's just not believable on either side.
The writing in this book leaves something to be desired, as well.
The writing in this book leaves something to be desired, as well.
December 7, 2019
Excellent addition
This worthy collection adds to the Freehold story through a high-quality tapestry of stories. The innovative, interwoven stories add depth and grit to the original tale. All of the stories are well done, drawing on the authors’ knowledge and expertise.
This worthy collection adds to the Freehold story through a high-quality tapestry of stories. The innovative, interwoven stories add depth and grit to the original tale. All of the stories are well done, drawing on the authors’ knowledge and expertise.
December 12, 2019
Absolutely Amazing
Probably the best anthology of a asymmetric war written to date. Using multiple authors covering different facets makes for a excellent presentation of the chaos inherent in building a modern resistance to invaders.
Probably the best anthology of a asymmetric war written to date. Using multiple authors covering different facets makes for a excellent presentation of the chaos inherent in building a modern resistance to invaders.
December 27, 2019
Enjoyed reading; while I didn't "love" all the threads of this anthology there were enough that I kept reading through the slower parts. It was definitely an interesting take on an anthology with each segment tying into a cohesive arc. Great revisiting Freehold!
March 3, 2020
Really enjoyed this different view of Freehold!
This was a great set of short stories that fleshed out the conflict and brought us some new characters and caught us up with some old ones. All in all, a fun read!
This was a great set of short stories that fleshed out the conflict and brought us some new characters and caught us up with some old ones. All in all, a fun read!
February 18, 2020
Very solid 3.5. Good story of revolution in the stars. Love the leopards!
March 11, 2020
The UN invasion of the Freehold of Grainne has met some resistance. Williamson pulls together an excellent novel with multiple POV and multiple authors.
April 29, 2020
A good collection of short stories that also blend into an overall good story arc. It also parallels the first Freehold novel in some ways. If you like the Freehold books it is a good addition.
June 4, 2020
Totally enjoyable
If you had fun reading Freehold, this will be a fun time. I wish I could read fresh again. Thank you 😺
If you had fun reading Freehold, this will be a fun time. I wish I could read fresh again. Thank you 😺
September 4, 2020
Amazing authors
This story isn't a happy one. Winning is sometimes only better than losing by the barest of margins. Live a good life people.
This story isn't a happy one. Winning is sometimes only better than losing by the barest of margins. Live a good life people.
May 25, 2021
More Resistance
I thought the authors did an amazingly good job of weaving their various stories together. It all fit together in the Freehold world as it should. Well done!
I thought the authors did an amazingly good job of weaving their various stories together. It all fit together in the Freehold world as it should. Well done!
July 11, 2024
A great collection of stories. They held my attention. I really enjoyed this book.
December 29, 2020
A MUST READ SELECTION
A Great addition to the Freehold Saga. The story is amazing in that it is made up of chapters written
by an amazing group of writers.
A Great addition to the Freehold Saga. The story is amazing in that it is made up of chapters written
by an amazing group of writers.
December 7, 2019
In my mind, this anthology, like ‘Forged in Blood’ before it, sets a new standard for single universe anthologies. Not only are all of the stories well crafted and shaped to fit, but they are also woven together into a whole that becomes greater than the sum. Three narrative threads are used to show how and where each tale fits within the greater story. The individual tales are made more a part of events than I have otherwise seen.
To make a comparison, most anthologies seem like a concert. All of the music is being performed from the same stage by the same musicians, and there may be other relationships between selections such as theme or composer, but each piece exists as a separate and wholly distinct work. So, too, do most anthologies seem made of separate pieces, somewhat harmonious, but distinct. This anthology is more like a musical. Each piece is separate but informs the whole, and is supported by a recurrent theme that drives the narrative. The simplicity of this description belies the complexity and virtuosity of the endeavor.
To make a comparison, most anthologies seem like a concert. All of the music is being performed from the same stage by the same musicians, and there may be other relationships between selections such as theme or composer, but each piece exists as a separate and wholly distinct work. So, too, do most anthologies seem made of separate pieces, somewhat harmonious, but distinct. This anthology is more like a musical. Each piece is separate but informs the whole, and is supported by a recurrent theme that drives the narrative. The simplicity of this description belies the complexity and virtuosity of the endeavor.
January 2, 2020
It took me a little while to start enjoying this book, which I suspect was at least partly due to the unusual structure. Once I was immersed into it, the style of weaving multiple threads in roughly chronological order as views of a war works very well. I didn't feel that any of the authors let this anthology down which is very rare for me with multiple author anthologies. An excellent entry in the Freehold universe fleshing out the resistance on Freehold to the UN invasion.
June 12, 2025
The Freehold universe enthralls me. And the way Earth just can't understand that Freehold is actually good for Earth, too.
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