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Overrun: Fallen Empire Volume 2
The Grausian Interstellar Empire has fallen and the ruins are for the taking. In the Twenty Seventh Century that means whoever can field the best military, and on the DMZ worlds, that means Private Military Contractors. Five stories that explore the world introduced to great acclaim and rave reviews in “The Irish Brigade”.
(J.F. Holmes) Bravo Company, Second Battalion of The Irish Brigade, Hibernia Arms LLC, gets caught in the middle of a civil war after the end of their contract. Lt. Lashar An -Selene, one of the few xenos in the Brigade, goes on the run after a disastrous battle but has to risk his freedom to rescue his friend.
Most (J.F. Holmes) The agents of the Terran Union Bureau of Investigation, Section 6: War Criminal Apprehension, chase a mass murderer from planet to planet. Each agent struggles with their obligation to the Law versus the desire for revenge.
(J.F. Holmes) The men and women of the Drakes use their war surplus tanks to break the siege of a human city. Their newest recruit is tasked with keeping their fusion reactor running at all costs through brutal combat and cold weather. Along the way he wants to earn a better nickname than 'Scrub' but may not be prepared for the price of a new one.
Milk (Casey Moores) A Terran Marine Corps Search and Rescue Unit reforms after the war to ply their trade as mercenaries. Along the way they learn the hard truth about loyalty, lives and money and which one means more to the bottom line.
The Empresses (Armondo Borboa) After the trumpets have faded and the casualties are hidden away in the record books, the Terran military learns the ancient meaning behind Kipling’s “For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an` Chuck him out, the brute!"
(J.F. Holmes) Bravo Company, Second Battalion of The Irish Brigade, Hibernia Arms LLC, gets caught in the middle of a civil war after the end of their contract. Lt. Lashar An -Selene, one of the few xenos in the Brigade, goes on the run after a disastrous battle but has to risk his freedom to rescue his friend.
Most (J.F. Holmes) The agents of the Terran Union Bureau of Investigation, Section 6: War Criminal Apprehension, chase a mass murderer from planet to planet. Each agent struggles with their obligation to the Law versus the desire for revenge.
(J.F. Holmes) The men and women of the Drakes use their war surplus tanks to break the siege of a human city. Their newest recruit is tasked with keeping their fusion reactor running at all costs through brutal combat and cold weather. Along the way he wants to earn a better nickname than 'Scrub' but may not be prepared for the price of a new one.
Milk (Casey Moores) A Terran Marine Corps Search and Rescue Unit reforms after the war to ply their trade as mercenaries. Along the way they learn the hard truth about loyalty, lives and money and which one means more to the bottom line.
The Empresses (Armondo Borboa) After the trumpets have faded and the casualties are hidden away in the record books, the Terran military learns the ancient meaning behind Kipling’s “For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an` Chuck him out, the brute!"
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286 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 28, 2022
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About the author
J.F. Holmes
77 books77 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!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/15294...
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February 22, 2022
These are interesting stories!
A set of stories that point out different perspectives of this war. In each of the stories a different event in the war is given prominence. The Massacre story was my favorite. Showing the true nature of the enemy, it showed how two faced they are. Looking forward to the next book. Highly recommended.
A set of stories that point out different perspectives of this war. In each of the stories a different event in the war is given prominence. The Massacre story was my favorite. Showing the true nature of the enemy, it showed how two faced they are. Looking forward to the next book. Highly recommended.
March 13, 2022
Outstanding! (I know, over used but still...)
Some of the military Sci-Fi that I have read in the last year or two does not rise to the level of really good writing and reading. It's possible that my exposure to certain great writers in the genre have colored my view on some of what I have read.
The stories here are well written and "feel" realistic. There are despicable people doing despicable things herein. There are ordinary people doing things to keep themselves and their fellows alive that leave terrible scars in their memories, their psyche, and on their souls, no heroes but doing heroic work.
If you don't like the stories in this collection that is ok.
If you do like them you and I have something in common.
Some of the military Sci-Fi that I have read in the last year or two does not rise to the level of really good writing and reading. It's possible that my exposure to certain great writers in the genre have colored my view on some of what I have read.
The stories here are well written and "feel" realistic. There are despicable people doing despicable things herein. There are ordinary people doing things to keep themselves and their fellows alive that leave terrible scars in their memories, their psyche, and on their souls, no heroes but doing heroic work.
If you don't like the stories in this collection that is ok.
If you do like them you and I have something in common.
July 12, 2024
Holmes and crew is onto an excellent adventure series here. I enjoyed the short story format of this volume because it explains a lot if you read the first book. Why the attitudes are what they are after the war. The writing is excellent and military protocols whether 500 years in the future or 500 years ago from now are basically going to be the same. Same bullshit different day, if you have been or are in the military you get it. This is an intense read and I really enjoyed it my favorite character is Corporal Thog.
May 26, 2023
Interesting, but the chapters skip around way to much
The author writes well, however, the chapters skip around introducing new character constantly and dropping what were main characters in the dust. To make matters worse the author seems to enjoy changing the timeframe of the chapters too. This leads to reader confusion and loss of plot understanding.
The author writes well, however, the chapters skip around introducing new character constantly and dropping what were main characters in the dust. To make matters worse the author seems to enjoy changing the timeframe of the chapters too. This leads to reader confusion and loss of plot understanding.
August 24, 2025
A good read
Liked the continuation story(s) of characters of the first book. The stories highlight good and bad human characters and characteristics, letting you know some thought and experience(s) have probably led the author to contemplate how, why, and what we fight for influence our conduct.
Definitely worth the time to read.
Liked the continuation story(s) of characters of the first book. The stories highlight good and bad human characters and characteristics, letting you know some thought and experience(s) have probably led the author to contemplate how, why, and what we fight for influence our conduct.
Definitely worth the time to read.
January 31, 2022
A great continuation of the series
Wonderful tales following characters you loved in The Irish Brigade, plus some new units and people I really want to see more of. More mike three novellas and a couple shorts than a proper anthology.
An excellent addition to the series.
Wonderful tales following characters you loved in The Irish Brigade, plus some new units and people I really want to see more of. More mike three novellas and a couple shorts than a proper anthology.
An excellent addition to the series.
February 13, 2022
Overrun
Good and fast paced. It reminds me of Keith Laumer and David Drake. I learned a few things. I do enjoy the anthology format. There are a few small editing errors. I guess we depend too much on spell check.
Good and fast paced. It reminds me of Keith Laumer and David Drake. I learned a few things. I do enjoy the anthology format. There are a few small editing errors. I guess we depend too much on spell check.
April 13, 2022
An excellent compilation
Great, enjoyable tales that make me want to read many more of these stories. I am now a major fan of the Irish Brigade Universe. I hope you feel the same way about these stories.
Great, enjoyable tales that make me want to read many more of these stories. I am now a major fan of the Irish Brigade Universe. I hope you feel the same way about these stories.
April 16, 2022
a good sequel
Very well done writing only suffering from prequel/sequel-itis. (Damn you, Robert Jordan, just had to try and be more prolific than Tolkien and start an avalanche of copycats.)
Recommended reading by all means. Worth the time.
Very well done writing only suffering from prequel/sequel-itis. (Damn you, Robert Jordan, just had to try and be more prolific than Tolkien and start an avalanche of copycats.)
Recommended reading by all means. Worth the time.
June 13, 2022
A series of five stories that tie into the same universe and campaigns. The first three stories are the best, and have overarching stories involving the same mercenaries from Eire.
Over all I give it a 3.5.
Over all I give it a 3.5.
April 7, 2023
Hammer's Slammers upgraded
Some of the best stories I've read look forward for more. The people are true life, the action over the top. Can't wait for the next book.
Some of the best stories I've read look forward for more. The people are true life, the action over the top. Can't wait for the next book.
July 13, 2025
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