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Origins: A Joint Task Force 13 Anthology
The debut book of the hot new military science fiction series, Joint Task Force 13.
There is a thin wall between our world and that of the Fae and, during times of war, it is easily stepped through. The passions and emotions stirred by violence and combat bleed over, and the supernatural often awake from long slumber to meddle in mortal affairs. Then also, there are the humans who purposely force that wall down seeking glory and power.
Either way, there have always been those among us who have been willing to meet the supernatural threat with cold steel, burning hearts and grim determination. In modern America, they are the men and women of Joint Task Force 13, those who have proven they have the metal to confront soul blasting otherness on the battlefield. This unit, this organization, though, has been intertwined with our country since its birth. The name changes, but they are always there, ready to answer the call. Unknown, seeking no glory, asking no reward. They hold the line …
… BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen take on the forces of the Supernatural, defending America's military from the things that come from a deeper darkness than the night. Six tales from the past and present as they meet the supernatural with hot lead and cold steel, in the debut of the new series, JOINT TASK FORCE 13.
“Devils and Dust” by two time Dragon finalist J.F. Holmes takes place in the Syrian Civil War, 2018. A JTF squad sent to take out a terrorist dabbling in the supernatural finds that they're up against an ancient god determined to walk the earth again.
“Redeye” by Dan Humphreys follows a pair of military contractors as they fly home from a job in the Middle East. Unknown to the two ex-Rangers, onboard is necromancer intent on getting a foothold in the United States.
“Revolution” by Lucas Marcum. Outside Valley Forge in the brutal winter of 1777, American Marines and British Redcoats team up to defeat an Old World threat that has beenleaving soldiers of both sides drained of blood and lifeless in the snow.
“Run through the Jungle” by Lloyd Behm II. A French plantation owner turns to the supernatural to punish all sides in the Vietnam War, dragging the men of Task Force 13 into a vicious battle with the undead.
“Spy vs. Spy” by Michael Morton. In the opening moves of the Pacific War, an American detachment takes on a Japanese intelligence officer in the Philippines who using supernatural powers to run a spy network.
“Devil Dogs” by Chris Bast. A young Marine in the mountains of Afghanistan beholds the horrors of hell as his platoon is overrun by demons, and his desire for revenge drives him to accompany a JTF 13 squad as they hunt the demons’ master.
“Troll” by J.F. Holmes. A squad from the 82nd Airborne is wiped out trying to destroy a bridge behind enemy lines on June 6th, 1944, and the Task Force is called in to deal with the ancient enemy hiding beneath it.
There is a thin wall between our world and that of the Fae and, during times of war, it is easily stepped through. The passions and emotions stirred by violence and combat bleed over, and the supernatural often awake from long slumber to meddle in mortal affairs. Then also, there are the humans who purposely force that wall down seeking glory and power.
Either way, there have always been those among us who have been willing to meet the supernatural threat with cold steel, burning hearts and grim determination. In modern America, they are the men and women of Joint Task Force 13, those who have proven they have the metal to confront soul blasting otherness on the battlefield. This unit, this organization, though, has been intertwined with our country since its birth. The name changes, but they are always there, ready to answer the call. Unknown, seeking no glory, asking no reward. They hold the line …
… BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL
Marines, soldiers, sailors and airmen take on the forces of the Supernatural, defending America's military from the things that come from a deeper darkness than the night. Six tales from the past and present as they meet the supernatural with hot lead and cold steel, in the debut of the new series, JOINT TASK FORCE 13.
“Devils and Dust” by two time Dragon finalist J.F. Holmes takes place in the Syrian Civil War, 2018. A JTF squad sent to take out a terrorist dabbling in the supernatural finds that they're up against an ancient god determined to walk the earth again.
“Redeye” by Dan Humphreys follows a pair of military contractors as they fly home from a job in the Middle East. Unknown to the two ex-Rangers, onboard is necromancer intent on getting a foothold in the United States.
“Revolution” by Lucas Marcum. Outside Valley Forge in the brutal winter of 1777, American Marines and British Redcoats team up to defeat an Old World threat that has beenleaving soldiers of both sides drained of blood and lifeless in the snow.
“Run through the Jungle” by Lloyd Behm II. A French plantation owner turns to the supernatural to punish all sides in the Vietnam War, dragging the men of Task Force 13 into a vicious battle with the undead.
“Spy vs. Spy” by Michael Morton. In the opening moves of the Pacific War, an American detachment takes on a Japanese intelligence officer in the Philippines who using supernatural powers to run a spy network.
“Devil Dogs” by Chris Bast. A young Marine in the mountains of Afghanistan beholds the horrors of hell as his platoon is overrun by demons, and his desire for revenge drives him to accompany a JTF 13 squad as they hunt the demons’ master.
“Troll” by J.F. Holmes. A squad from the 82nd Airborne is wiped out trying to destroy a bridge behind enemy lines on June 6th, 1944, and the Task Force is called in to deal with the ancient enemy hiding beneath it.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 28, 2019
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J.F. Holmes
77 books76 followersJ.F. Holmes is a retired Army Senior Noncomissioned Officer, having served for 22 years in both the Regular Army and Army National Guard. During that time, he served as everything from an artillery section leader to a member of a Division level planning staff, with tours in Cuba and Iraq, as well as responding to the terrorists attacks in NYC on 9-11.
From 2010 to 2014 he wrote the immensely popular military cartoon strip, "Power Point Ranger", poking fun at military life in the tradition of Beetle Bailey and Willy & Joe.
His books range from Military Sci-Fi to Space Opera to Detective to Fantasy, with a lot in between, and in 2017 two are finalists for the prestigious Dragon Awards. As of August 2017, Mr. Holmes has eighteen books and two novellas published.
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From 2010 to 2014 he wrote the immensely popular military cartoon strip, "Power Point Ranger", poking fun at military life in the tradition of Beetle Bailey and Willy & Joe.
His books range from Military Sci-Fi to Space Opera to Detective to Fantasy, with a lot in between, and in 2017 two are finalists for the prestigious Dragon Awards. As of August 2017, Mr. Holmes has eighteen books and two novellas published.
Feel free to join Irregular Scout Team One on Facebook, and get a chance to influence the course and plot of his next book!
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January 30, 2020
JTF 13 is a military version of supernatural as much as it can be when written to be accurate as how the actual military would deal with demons. This anthology introduces the reader to the organization, not just one team. Throughout history the Marines have not only protected America from all enemies foreign and domestic but from other hellish planes. Demons are real and they seek to do more than disrupt democracy. In this first installment we learn of the birth of the JTF 13 during the Revolutionary War. Demons must be found and defeated around the world and not just demons but supernatural creatures for all mythology. I like the style of each story from each different author. My favorite was Redeye and the twist on the undead. I enjoy how each story is a snippet as if we get to see some of the adventures the JTF has faced in every war America has faced and how the team of soldiers are trained to face down the supernatural. I am looking forward to the next installment. Many of the stories are of soldiers who face down the supernatural and survive only to join the JTF and for several I hope to see in future adventures.
February 3, 2022
sucks
Wow just a bad book
Hard to follow really the American revolution?? Come on you can do better
Please try
Wow just a bad book
Hard to follow really the American revolution?? Come on you can do better
Please try
December 22, 2023
wonder if JTF13 hires monster-girls
There many anthologies that based there stories on an already built story universe either from a book series, movies,or video games. Then we get 3 Ravens who turns the paradigm of narrative origin building with this multi-story narrative of different points in a world were a secret US Task Force and it’s different editions of 200 years from it’s founding during the American Revolutionary War.
The closest similar idea where different authors work to create the story worlds history would Cosmic Horror stories by H.P. Lovecraft and how he would let different author set stories in his Cuthula Mytho and create inter gods and monsters into the world lore and become the bases for a complete mythology of storytelling that authors have used to create background for there worlds like the Joe Ledger series by Jonathan Maberry.
This anthology has all the pieces to become bigger then it’s will has the title says origins.
There many anthologies that based there stories on an already built story universe either from a book series, movies,or video games. Then we get 3 Ravens who turns the paradigm of narrative origin building with this multi-story narrative of different points in a world were a secret US Task Force and it’s different editions of 200 years from it’s founding during the American Revolutionary War.
The closest similar idea where different authors work to create the story worlds history would Cosmic Horror stories by H.P. Lovecraft and how he would let different author set stories in his Cuthula Mytho and create inter gods and monsters into the world lore and become the bases for a complete mythology of storytelling that authors have used to create background for there worlds like the Joe Ledger series by Jonathan Maberry.
This anthology has all the pieces to become bigger then it’s will has the title says origins.
April 28, 2022
Till the last full measure...
...even when the enemy is myth come to life. Herein are the tales of soldiers who came face to face with evil, magic, and myth, and still held to their oath and soldiers creed. When things go bump in the night soldiers are the ones you want bumping back.
The group of authors telling these fantastic tales know fighting men and a lot about the dark scary things that make minds gibber in fear. These soldiers make the Ghostbusters seem like tiny marshmallows.
...even when the enemy is myth come to life. Herein are the tales of soldiers who came face to face with evil, magic, and myth, and still held to their oath and soldiers creed. When things go bump in the night soldiers are the ones you want bumping back.
The group of authors telling these fantastic tales know fighting men and a lot about the dark scary things that make minds gibber in fear. These soldiers make the Ghostbusters seem like tiny marshmallows.
February 18, 2022
A great set of short stories!!!
These short stories all involve battles of the JTF 13, fighting various supernatural foes. The timeframes are from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan. The various foes are from many different gendre. Lots of blood and guts. Don't read if you have a weak stomach. Highly recommended.
These short stories all involve battles of the JTF 13, fighting various supernatural foes. The timeframes are from the Revolutionary War to Afghanistan. The various foes are from many different gendre. Lots of blood and guts. Don't read if you have a weak stomach. Highly recommended.
October 22, 2022
What great stories about thinks that go bump in the night!!
This book of stories keeps you turning the pages to see how they get out of one cliff hanger in to the next. Written by men whom know their stuff about Military tactics!
This book of stories keeps you turning the pages to see how they get out of one cliff hanger in to the next. Written by men whom know their stuff about Military tactics!
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May 9, 2020Action
Not much fluff in here. Good storytelling,good action and likeable characters throughout. I usually don't go in for WW II stories but I enjoyed these.
Not much fluff in here. Good storytelling,good action and likeable characters throughout. I usually don't go in for WW II stories but I enjoyed these.
March 20, 2022
Great Read
Grabbed me from the moment I started reading! Felt lost when the Tales ended so quickly. Rejoiced when I realized this book was just the beginning! Outstanding fun read!
Grabbed me from the moment I started reading! Felt lost when the Tales ended so quickly. Rejoiced when I realized this book was just the beginning! Outstanding fun read!
November 16, 2019
Military Horror.
Who do you call? Ghost busters? Why you send in the Marines! And when the Marines need help, you mix in a few of the other services.
Great book to read. A new genere of of writing, Military Horror. Not really SiFi but anything new. These authors are starting out with a BANG. get into reading this new style of books.
Who do you call? Ghost busters? Why you send in the Marines! And when the Marines need help, you mix in a few of the other services.
Great book to read. A new genere of of writing, Military Horror. Not really SiFi but anything new. These authors are starting out with a BANG. get into reading this new style of books.
November 28, 2019
Great Mill fiction with a twist.
Outstanding short fiction. Particularly enjoyed the fact each story took place in a variety of time periods. Looking forward to the next collection.
Outstanding short fiction. Particularly enjoyed the fact each story took place in a variety of time periods. Looking forward to the next collection.
November 1, 2019
Hey hey hey I like this book
Lots of action and fights, good descriptions of the characters and their motivations for being who they are and why they do the jobs they do.
Lots of action and fights, good descriptions of the characters and their motivations for being who they are and why they do the jobs they do.
January 20, 2020
Good storys!!
Good collection of stories that show the heights and depths that men can go to. And all these critters are man imagined.
Good collection of stories that show the heights and depths that men can go to. And all these critters are man imagined.
May 24, 2021
Very interesting set of stories, merging a lot of different genera Fae, Demons, Necromancers with the US military having a special force to handle them for the beginning or the creation of the USA.
June 1, 2021
The Boogeyman is scared, he just learned JTF 13 is real!
I enjoyed the hell out of this familiar, yet original set of stories. Go out and get your copy today.
I enjoyed the hell out of this familiar, yet original set of stories. Go out and get your copy today.
July 17, 2021
Fun reading
I judge a book by did it entertain me and did I enjoy it ..And it did both so good job and thanks for the fun read
I judge a book by did it entertain me and did I enjoy it ..And it did both so good job and thanks for the fun read
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