Swords Against the Night

The Lost #4

by Peter Nealen

When a strange island rises out of the sea right in front of their ship, Conor McCall and his fellow Recon Marines find themselves within sight of their new home... and fighting for their lives,. The Deep Ones know about Conor’s sword, and they want it. Badly. Fighting their way out of the ambush, the Marines and their allies find themselves drawn into the quest for the sword’s twin, far off to the east. Others want to take both ancient swords as well, and the Marines find themselves pursued by an empire propped up by sorcery, and opposed by monsters and revenants that have guarded the way to the second ancient, blessed sword for ages. All will find their mettle tested. If they survive.

Genres: Fantasy

404 pages, Paperback

Published July 21, 2022

About the author

Peter Nealen is a former Recon Marine, a veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, and something of an aspiring renaissance man (emphasis on aspiring). He has long been a reader of history, philosophy, folklore, science fiction, and fantasy, and is the author of the American Praetorians series of paramilitary thrillers as well as the Jed Horn series of supernatural thrillers.

Reviews

[Megan K. · Rating 5 out of 5]

One long exciting run to the Last Chapel.

It's amazing to watch the Sword of Iudecael's newest bearer grow wiser! But the hunt is now on for the other sword; the Sword of Catergym. And when going after it is proposed, Conor McCall has to make the call to accept or deny the hunt for it.

Will this strange group of Tigarn's come through or will some fall to the evils on the way? Read this wonderfully action filled book and fall in love with the Recon Marines and their new World's compatriots!

Peter Nealen, you rock! Thanks for sharing this excellent epic fantasy! Please keep writing!

[James Wheeler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding entry to the series!

Mr. Nealen has outdone himself with this one. Bursting with action, world building continues, and the Marines gain allies that step up to the trek with them. Enemies galore, with supernatural horrors against them, they ever move on through a nightmarish world.

[Ed · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Marines are here!

I love this story. Regular guys in irregular situations. Modern Marine meets medieval warriors and sorcery! It’s been fun to read, and I can’t wait for the next part of the story.

[William Newbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

dragons and headless demons!

I still like this series which is a combination of magic and modern weapons. It’s cool seeing how they use bother to fight and handle different enemies and they have good tactics and strategy.

[Jerre Barron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read! I found the book!

The book was well written, with a good story line. Never was there a dull moment. Great characters, great read!

[Charles · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dragging more as we move through the series. The next book will likely feature 2000 words on the mating habits of the unusual dromedaries of the desert lands traversed by our intrepid heroes.

[William Kurt · Rating 5 out of 5]

lovecraft meets Clancy

Great combo of fantasy and hoot with modern vs primitive warfare.Brilliant stuff!
Awaiting more from the Jed Horn series… hopefully

[Bill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This very good 'Good versus Evil' fantasy series continues.

[Mac Bogert · Rating 5 out of 5]

great series

A pleasure. Terrific pace, strongly drawn and interesting characters, kind of Lord of the Rings meets Platoon. I’m well hooked.

[William Jurewicz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great adventure

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun fantasy story

This series is great. The world is rich (albeit dark and terrifying).

The story is growing and "plan" is starting to unfold.