Fellow readers,
I'm excited to share a science fiction thriller that's been on my radar: The Blade Within by Dylan McFadyen. If you're looking for military sci-fi with teeth—the kind that delivers pulse-pounding action while digging into the psychological toll of warfare—this one deserves your attention.
Here's the back matter -
Commander Sorăna Mirra leads an elite team of marine special operators in humanity's ongoing conflict against the Kyrans, a vicious alien adversary. She and her team are the best at what they do, racking up victories in the shadows without recognition or glory. It's thankless work, but someone has to do it.
When a bold Kyran raid strikes deep into human space, Mirra's team is sent on a retaliatory mission into enemy territory. What should be another covert operation turns into something far more complicated when they uncover a discovery that challenges everything they thought they knew about their mission—and forces Mirra to confront the ghosts of the Great War.
Why You Should Read It
This is more than just space marines versus aliens. McFadyen weaves sharp tactical combat with a deeper examination of what war does to those who fight it. The story explores buried regrets, the weight of command, and the dangerous nature of truth when memory and trauma are in play.
The Blade Within serves as a prequel to the Si Vis Astra series, so it's a perfect entry point if you're new to McFadyen's work, or a rich backstory if you're already a fan.
If you enjoy military science fiction that balances intense action with genuine character depth—authors like Marko Kloos, Linda Nagata, or Jack Campbell—you'll want to add this to your reading list.
Ready to dive in? You can pick up The Blade Within here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/gde5f57d1u?tid=iu70qt9zan
Happy reading, and as always, support your fellow authors!
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