Peter Nealen

Friends. Foes. Where is the Line? Conor and his allies return from the quest for the Sword of Categym to find the Galel kingdom under siege. The forces of the Empire of Ar-Annator gather on the frontier, and the Marines must fight their way through enemy lines to reach friendly territory. To make matters worse, an attempt is made on King Uven's life, grievously wounding him. As traitorous elements among his retainers make a grab for the throne, a deeper, darker, sorcerous plot makes itself felt. The Empire has planned this for a long time. The foul things they're in league with have been planning longer still. Can Recon Marines and their allies adapt quickly enough to head off a coup before darkness envelops Cor Legear?

Ancient Artifacts. New EnemiesWhen 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.

The War Reaches a Fever Pitch...... Desperation Reigns On All SidesCan it End Short of Annihilation? From the beginning, the People's Republic of China has been working behind the scenes, sponsoring the EDC's cyber attack on the US and taking full advantage once the lights went out. They're not in the shadows anymore. Hank Foss has fought them on American soil and in the South China Sea. Matt Bowen has fought them in Europe. Now, the war gets closer and closer to the Chinese mainland, as the final offensive against Taiwan is launched. Hank and his section go to work to head off the invasion. The South China Sea is no longer their lifeline. And they're getting desperate. Desperate enough to do the unthinkable? You'll love this explosive conclusion to the Maelstrom Rising military thriller series because once it starts, there's no going back Get it today.

Debts Owed. Debts Paid. After the hunt for the vampire, Conor McCall's Recon Platoon and their Tuacha allies can turn their attention to unfinished business. The Marines lost men in the Land of Ice and Monsters. They only know that those men are missing. Without a body, ain't nobody dead. In search of their missing comrades-and Mathghaman Mag Cathal's old nemesis-they return to the north. Only to stumble into a bigger war than they'd expected. Their only allies in that harsh, frozen, haunted land are besieged by forces wielding powers they've only seen once before. Now they must face terrible sorcery and horrific odds, as the question remains: Will they accomplish their mission... Or die trying?

Brotherhood. Honor. Duty. After surviving the initial horrors of the strange new world he finds himself in, Staff Sergeant Conor McCall and his Marine Recon platoon-or what's left of it-have come to a safe haven where they and their newfound allies recover from the most brutal op of their lives. But with MIAs left behind, there is unfinished business back in the Land of Ice and Monsters to the north. Before the Marines can mount a rescue, the king to which they are indebted reminds them that alliances go both ways. An ancient evil has raided the Elven kingdom and carried off a priceless treasure. Only Conor and his team have any hope of recovering it. A brotherhood was forged between the Marines and Elves while in the north. For the sake of that brotherhood, Conor and the other Recon Marines will voyage across the sea, through dark, trackless, and cursed wilderness... To the lair of evil, in the Land of Shadows and Crows

The European Defense Council Has Fallen...... But Peace Has Not Come to EuropeWill the Chaos Only Spread from Here? The thunder run into Germany has left Matt's team battered and borderline combat ineffective. The Triarii don't have the reinforcements for them to stand down, however. Commitments in the US and the Western Pacific have stretched them thin. And with Europe in chaos, there is no rest to be had. Jihadis have struck repeatedly, sowing bloodshed and confusion where possible, and it appears the Turks are involved. The Russians are pushing in the east, and they may have operatives in the heart of Western Europe as well. The European Defense Corps hasn't stood down, either. And a new NGO that's arrived to help might be the most dangerous enemy of all... You'll love this military thriller because the action's as brutal as the intrigue is thick Get it now.

The Dead Six series is an inventive and action-packed military adventure series with a touch of conspiracy and big dollop of descriptive firepower! Now, for the first time, all of the Dead Six novels are available in a single omnibus edition. Inside you will find: Dead Six: Michael Valentine has been recruited by the government to conduct a secret counter-terror operation in the Persian Gulf nation of Zubara. The unit is called Dead Six. Their mission is to take the fight to the enemy and not get caught. Lorenzo, assassin and thief extraordinaire, is being blackmailed by the world's most vicious crime lord. His team has to infiltrate the Zubaran terrorist network and pull off an impossible heist or his family will die. When Dead Six compromises his objective, Lorenzo has a new job: Find and kill Valentine. Swords of Exodus: On the far side of the world, deep in former Soviet Central Asia, lies a stronghold called the Crossroads. It is run with an iron fist by a brutally effective warlord. Enter Lorenzo, thief extraordinaire, and Michael Valentine, implacable mercenary warrior. Their task: team with a shadowy organization of modern day Templars and take down a brutal slave lord. Alliance of Shadows: Europe has spiraled into chaos. In the midst of the disorder, mercenary Michael Valentine and his team are trying to track down an evil woman bent on total power. They’re on their own, with few friends, few resources—and racing against the clock. Plus, two short stories set in the Dead Six universe: "Sweothi City" by Larry Correia, and the two-part short story "Rock, Meet Hard Place" by Mike Kupari and Peter Nealen. Features a brand-new introduction by Correia and Kupari! About Larry Correia: “[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher “[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—Bookreporter.com “If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”—Knotclan.com “A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob “This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's Monster Hunter International will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—Publishers Weekly on Monster Hunter Vendetta About Mike Kupari: “After co-writing Dead Six and Swords of Exodus with Larry Correia, Kupari makes his solo debut with this space opera that is bound to attract fans of Mike Shepherd’s Kris Longknife series or Elizabeth Moon’s Vatta’s War books. An excellent choice for both teen and adult sf readers.” —Library Journal on Her Brother's Keeper "Page-turning action."—Galveston County Daily News

The mask is off... ... The shadowy enemy has been revealed But they won't go down easily The Humanity Front is the biggest, richest, most fashionable humanitarian Non-Governmental Organization in the world. Politicians, world leaders, celebrities, and business kingpins all want to be seen helping its cause. It is also a ruthless terrorist organization, hell-bent on violent global change. Brannigan's Blackhearts know their enemy now, after shutting down a Front biological weapons test in Chad. And they're on the hunt. A shadowy, underworld kingpin has offered Brannigan target packages on several of their targets. But one of them has been tipped off and has fled to South America. The Blackhearts are heading to the Altiplano, righteous vengeance on their minds. But is their enemy running scared, or laying a trap? You'll love this action thriller because the action is as brutal as the stakes are high. Get it today.

The first domino fell in Slovakia... ...and the team barely got out alive. What's Matt's next move? The stakes grow as the European Defense Council borders on the edge of desperation. Their dream of a unified group of nations, all in step with their ideals, is threatened. Will they force Poland's hand by sending troops? The Tiarii have a new mission. Matt and his team are ready, but their close call was a wake-up. Cut off from his family and with unresolved issues between him his father, he's feeling the weight of mortality grow. Is the future as bleak as it looks? The team is deployed to Northern Europe. Matt needs to keep his edge... ...because they're outnumbered and outgunned. Can they buy the time they need? You'll love this military thriller, because the action is deadly, the politics are complex, and the consequences are real. Get it now.

It was supposed to be straightforward. In and out... ...but nobody was prepared for the real threat. Would this be the start of WWIII? In the not so distant future, the world is falling apart. Social unrest has spread across the U. S. and Europe, China pursues their ambitions in the Pacific, and the Middle East is about to explode. The dominoes are in place for disaster. Where would the first one fall? It looked like a routine job. Matt's ten man special-ops team has their orders. Infiltrate civil-war-torn Slovakia and rescue the hostage, and then get out undetected. There was just one problem... The terrorists had their own plans. Did command have any idea what they were getting into? You'll love this first book in the series, because this military thriller starts out fast and then speeds up. You won't be able to stop reading. Get it now.

A WHO team in Chad has vanished... ... While a shadowy private military kingpin is in the country But there's more going on than meets the eye. At first, nobody thought too much of it. It's Central Africa. Some investigators would go and look around, and eventually shrug. But the presence of Mitchell Price and his military contractors has aroused suspicions. Brannigan's Blackhearts are hired for another rescue mission. But other sinister forces are moving in Chad. Entire villages are being wiped out by mysterious plagues. And Price is far from the only player. He's being hunted, and soon the Blackhearts are, too. Both at home and abroad. This game of cat-and-mouse has gotten more dangerous. And the cost might be higher than any of them are willing to pay... You'll love this action thriller because the tension ratchets up fast. Get it now.

CHAOS IS OPPORTUNITYThey were just guarding the oil fields in Kirkuk... But that put Jeff Stone and the shooters of Praetorian Security into a prime position to go on the hunt. Iraq is crumbling. The Arabs and Kurds are on the brink of open war, and terrorists run amok. The US has no official presence in the country anymore, and the violence is accelerating. Jeff and his fellow contractors declared war after the bloodbath in East Africa. And as the chaos spreads and the body count rises, they're going to slip through the shadows and take some bad actors down. The American Praetorian series continues in bloodshed and gunsmoke, as the Praetorian shooters blast their way through irregular war at its worst

Alone, Outnumbered, OutgunnedA recon mission in hostile territory wasn

They've always fought for pay... ... Until now. This time, they'll kill for free. But at what cost? Mario Gomez hasn't ever been particularly open about his family, even among the Blackhearts. Most of his teammates know next to nothing about him. But now he has no choice. He's going to have to bring the personal and the professional together. Because now he's after revenge. His family's troubles with the Espino-Gallo Cartel aren't new. His father's New Mexico ranch lies right on the fledgling cartel's infiltration route. It hadn't gone much farther than threats and trespassing before. But now Old Man Gomez has been murdered, and Mario's sister Sonya kidnapped. There's no paycheck to be had. But you don't mess with a Blackheart's family. The question is, though... how far will they really be willing to go? You'll love this action thriller because it'll keep your pulse pounding until the last page. Get it today.

It's a manhunt in a post-Soviet hellhole... ... And it might lead to answers about a string of terror attacks. But the clock is ticking Transnistria. A breakaway republic on the eastern border of Moldova, and a bolt-hole for notorious black-market arms dealer Eugen Codreanu. Except that it's suddenly turned from safe haven to prison for the man who was once rumored to be dealing in ex-Soviet backpack nukes. And Codreanu might have helped facilitate the worst attack in years. A shadow facilitator has reached out to Brannigan to offer information leading to Codreanu. But Transnistria is already swarming with Russian peacekeepers. And Westerners aren't exactly welcome there. To make matters worse, the Blackhearts aren't the only ones hunting him. The terrorists are trying to tie up loose ends. Can they catch Codreanu and get out alive? You'll love this action thriller because it moves faster than a bullet from the first page. Get it now.

Terror strikes out of nowhere... ... And the Blackhearts might be the only ones who can act. But who are they fighting? In a single, blood-soaked afternoon, coordinated attacks kill hundreds across the Southwest. The attackers are trained, well-equipped, and coordinated. They issue no demands. No one takes credit. But they have hostages. With a standoff turning bad on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico, players behind the scenes turn to John Brannigan and his deniable band of mercenaries to clear the terrorists off the platform. No one will know who did it, just like no one knows who the terrorists are. It's the amphibious raid from hell. And the politics around it might be as lethal as the bullets. Have the Blackhearts met their match? You'll love this action thriller because it will get your heart pumping and keep you guessing. Get it today.

A Search And Destroy Mission... Deep In Hostile Territory The Golden Triangle. One of the biggest heroin-producing regions in the world is also home to squabbling ethnic groups, clashing militarist paramilitaries, and Communist rebels. Drugs are a means to an end. Drugs sell for money. Money buys guns and ammo. It's how many of the small armies of the region have stayed afloat for so long. And now, another player is getting their hand in. Intelligence suggests that North Korea's Bureau 39 is hiring out the Light Infantry Guide Bureau as advisors in return for heroin to sell on the black market. It's an unacceptable situation, but northern Burma is a long way from support. And the powers that be don't want the signature on the ground that a full-scale operation might need. So, they're turning to a man who can get it done on a shoestring, and have a hope of getting back out. Brannigan's Bastards are going in.

Seven men who aren't ready to hang up their rifles... ... A desperate mission far from home. Will any of them survive? Terrorists have seized a tiny island kingdom in the Persian Gulf, and taken Americans hostage. But the Saudis are leaning on the Americans to prevent an overt response. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking for the hostages. Enter the mercenaries. John Brannigan retired from the Marine Corps, and isn't all that happy about it. Now, with American lives in the balance, he'll come back to the action, recruiting a small crew of men ready to stare death in the face. They're alone, outnumbered, and outgunned. There's no backup coming. Have they signed up for a mission, or a suicide run? You'll love this action thriller because the intrigue is tense and once the fight starts, it never lets up. Get it today.

In the Deep Places of the World... Jed Horn has always known that there's something odd about Ray's place, which has always been a halfway house for Witch Hunters up in the hills of the Northwest. Between the Fae girl in the woods and Ray's gigantic and uncanny dog, Magnus, there's enough weirdness to raise eyebrows. But Ray's never talked about it, and most Hunters don't ask. But when a demon follows them home after an exorcism in Spokane, Jed and his companions will have to find out what lies beneath the strangeness of Ray's place. Because they suddenly find themselves attacked by demons inside, and a vampire outside, all aiming to take the Hunters out of the picture and awaken something ancient and terrible, something that would make the Walker on the Hills look nice. Jed has fought monsters and banished demons before. But now, the demons are coming at them from within, even as the monsters assault them from without. It will take grit, determination, and faith if any of them are ever going see the light again... "Older and Fouler Things" is the latest in Peter Nealen's Jed Horn series, combining hair-raising action with dark, atmospheric horror.