{"product_id":"servants-of-war-9781982125943","title":"Servants of War","description":"\u003cb\u003eNEW MILITARY FANTASY FROM THE CREATOR OF MONSTER HUNTER INTERNATIONAL LARRY CORREIA AND MASTER OF HORROR STEVE DIAMOND\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHORROR IN THE TRENCHES\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe war between Almacia and the Empire of Kolakolvia is in its hundredth year. Casualties heap even higher on both sides as the conflict leaves no corner of the world untouched. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllarion Glaskov's quiet life on the fringes of the empire is thrown into chaos when tragedy strikes his village. When he is conscripted into the Tsarist military, he is sent to serve in The Wall--an elite regiment that pilots suits of armor made from the husks of dead golems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut the great war is not the only--or even the worst--danger facing Illarion, as he is caught in a millennia-old conflict between two goddesses. In order to triumph, he must survive the ravages of trench warfare, horrific monsters from another world, and the treacherous internal politics of the country he serves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Larry Correia: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"Correia piles on the intrigue, action, and cliffhangers in the invigorating second Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy. . . . Correia also weaves in elements that question the value of belief and the cost of giving authority to those who find more profit in preying on the weak. . . . Brisk fight scenes, lively characters, and plenty of black humor continue to make this series a real pleasure.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This book has everything 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, creator of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling Dresden Files \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Best-selling fantasy author Correia casts a compelling spell with this India-influenced series opener. . . . Correia skillfully sets in motion this story of plots within plots, revealing complex, sympathetic characters and black-hearted villains with equal detail and insight. Full of action, intrigue, and wry humor, this exciting series launch promises many more thrills to come.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Fans who like Correia's fast-moving style will be pleased with the plethora of action scenes, and epic fantasy readers interested in delving into a new universe should be equally satisfied. A solid choice for admirers of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series.\" --\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Correia is, above all, a storyteller, and he weaves a unique and entertaining tale. Without question, his action sequences pop on the page, his magic system has a nice wrinkle, and he has the foundations laid out for some excellent character growth as the series continues. . . . [A] definite hit.\" --\u003ci\u003eBookreporter\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The lore here is fascinating and well told. I enjoyed learning the history of the world and the legend of Ramrowan. The politics are just complicated enough to feel real without being too difficult to follow. Where the book truly shines, however, is in the characters. All are well drawn and distinctively voiced.\" --\u003ci\u003eSFcrowsnest\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"I loved the book, it was great, fast paced, with wonderful characters, and also a lot of wonderful scenes that screamed to be painted.\" --Larry Elmore, legendary award-winning artist and cover artist for \u003ci\u003eSon of the Black Sword\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eSon of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warri\u003c\/i\u003eor tells of what happens after the war with the gods, when demons were cast out and fell to the world to nearly destroy these unstoppable beasts until the gods sent a hero to save them. Centuries have passed since this event and the people have regulated these events to legend. One Ashok has been chosen to be a protector with a powerful weapon in hand, uncovering those who still practice old ways and are potential dangers to the order--but when he discovers all his efforts have been based on a lie, everything's about to change. A powerful epic fantasy evolves into a solid, compelling read.\" --\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"[A] no-holds-barred all-out page-turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.\" --\u003ci\u003eBookreporter.com\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's \u003ci\u003eMonster Hunter International\u003c\/i\u003e will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eon \u003ci\u003eMonster Hunter Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout Steve Diamond: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"\u003ci\u003eResidue \u003c\/i\u003ewill scare you--that's its primary goal--but along the way it will touch you, shock you, make you laugh, make you cheer, and make you think. Horror has been waiting for Steve Diamond.\" -- Dan Wells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781982125943\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 432","brand":"Larry Correia, Steve Diamond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574336725173,"sku":"9781982125943","price":21.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_dbeffe35-f70e-43f2-a44f-513e18a889a7.jpg?v=1643692884","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/servants-of-war-9781982125943","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}