The two Legionaries appeared to be locked in an embrace as they flew off the top of the slope. Their plunge, however, wasn't voluntary. They were pinned together by a long iron barb protruding through their stomachs.Welcome to 263 B.C.Between clashes of the Qart Hadasht Empire and the upstart Republic, men died. Whether from sharp blades held by strong arms or stones and bolts launched by ancient artillery, the hand of death grabbed souls from both sides of the battle line.In book #8 of the Clay Warrior Stories, Alerio Sisera will need more than an iron constitution, sharp steel, and a sturdy shield. To survive, he'll need his wits, luck, and Infinite Courage.The Clay Warrior Stories are deeply researched historical fiction combined with high adventure. There are no dragons, wizards, or magic spells. Just blades and men skilled in the art of war, living in a time when empires clashed. An era when death rode on the edge of sharp steel and only the lucky or the good walked away from a fight.Military Adventure both Future and Ancientby J. Clifton SlaterClay Warrior Stories seriesClay LegionarySpilled BloodBloody WaterReluctant SiegeBrutal DiplomacyFortune ReignsFatal ObligationInfinite CourageCall Sign Warlock seriesOp File RevengeOp File TreasonOp File SanctionGalactic Council Realm seriesOn StationOn DutyOn GuardOn Point

Infinite Courage (Clay Warrior Stories)

Literature & Fiction

Slater, J. Clifton

Genre Fiction

Independently published

'On Guard' is the 3rd book in the Galactic Council Realm Series. Lt. Phelan Oscar Piran is on a forced 30 day shore leave on Planet Tres. While on leave, he uncovers a government in rebellion, but the revolution goes far beyond the secession of a single planet. He needs help. Fortunately, a team of Special Navy Operations' operators are also on forced leave. 'On Guard' runs the gambit from mysteries concerning an ancient war, to harrowing escapes, space battles, Druid loyalties and a war no one believes possible. 'On Guard' is an adventure encompassing a Galactic Empire, Space Cats, Martial Arts, Marines, Navy Aviators and Aliens.'On Guard' is the 3rd book in the series and along with 'On Station' and 'On Duty' tells the continuing story of Phelan Oscar Piran and the Galactic Council Realm.

On Guard: Galactic Council Realm

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Clay Legionary, book #1 of Clay Warrior Stories:A gladius is a short sword. A prodigy is a talented youth. Put them together and people die.Welcome to the world of 271 B.C. One thing separates the civilized farms and towns of the Republic from hordes of murderous barbarians. Standing sentinel along the border is the heavy infantry of the Legion, the Republic’s killing machine. The farm of retired Legion Sergeant Sisera sits fifteen miles from the border. From a young age, his son Alerio has worked side by side with his father to create a profitable farm from the dirt and rocks of their homestead. Alerio Sisera, is a gangly teen with bully problems. Right now, he is desperate to survive another year at school. But, he has a talent that has yet to materialize. When it does, it will change the farm boy’s future and thrust him into the brutal life of a Legionary.Also by author J. Clifton Slater, The Galactic Council Realm series, On Station, On Duty &amp; On Guard.

Clay Legionary (Clay Warrior Stories)

Spilled Blood, book #2 of Clay Warrior Stories: In the Capital of the Republic, politics and scandal are normal. When a powerful citizen conspires with outside forces, normal becomes treason. Welcome to the world of 266 B.C.Lance Corporal Alerio Sisera is in transit to the southern Legion. When thugs from a protection racket grab his travel bag, Alerio’s plan is simple. Locate the gang leader and negotiate with him. Unexpectedly, the hunt leads Alerio to a conspiracy, the murder of two Senators, and a treaty that threatens to destroy the Republic. Resolutions in the Capital take many forms. For Alerio Sisera, it’s a gladius and spilled blood.

Spilled Blood (Clay Warrior Stories)

When a Legionary pushes the boundaries, he draws a crowd.Either to watch him collect a medal for his armor or a group to watch him collect lashes on a punishment post. And if it's really bad, to witness his 80-foot drop to The Tarpeian Rock.There are anxious words to describe being in unfathomable trouble. A feeling of pressure, an emotion of being in over-your-head and, a sense of being smothered.Legion Centurion Alerio Sisera was drowning in the sea and experiencing all of them.From black, to gray, to green water overhead, Alerio transitioned through the ocean layers as he swam upward. Lungs screaming for air, and his chest heaving, his body threatened to take in a breath. It became a competition between the urges of his lungs and the control of his mind.Then, the green filtered sunlight was blotted out. Given any air in his lungs, Alerio would have swum away from the keel of the enemy warship. But the competition for his body was in the final stages. His options were to surface and breath or, to die.Some depths are not water but intrigue. Both can overwhelm, suffocate, and drown the average man.For Alerio Sisera, he'll need his gladius, several magnitudes of audacity, and his wits to survive Neptune's fury.J. Clifton Slater writes military adventure both Future and AncientBooks by J. Clifton SlaterClay Warrior Stories series#1 Clay Legionary#2 Spilled Blood#3 Bloody Water#4 Reluctant Siege#5 Brutal Diplomacy#6 Fortune Reigns#7 Fatal Obligation#8 Infinite Courage#9 Deceptive Valor#10 Neptune's FuryCall Sign Warlock series#1 Op File Revenge#2 Op File Treason#3 Op File SanctionGalactic Council Realm series#1 On Station#2 On Duty#3 On Guard#4 On PointHorror Novella#1 Serpent Circles

Neptune's Fury (Clay Warrior Stories)

Fortune Reigns, the 6th book in the Clay Warrior Stories series, is a tale of war, tactics, subterfuge and luck. And, one man's struggle to resurrect his reputation.Welcome to late 264 BCThe Legion is a machine of war. When the gears are turning, those not in sync with the machine get pulverized in the cogs. Most of the time, it's the enemy.Unfortunately, for Lance Corporal Alerio Sisera, the gears have political and egotistical parts that are just as sharp as gladius blades. Caught in the wrong place by vindictive officers, he is sentenced to a session on the punishment post and is badly injured. Wounded and disgraced, he must now save the same Legion that sentenced him to the harsh discipline. Where an average man might falter on the journey, Lance Corporal Sisera charges headlong into the fray. The fates have thrown down the challenges and Alerio faces each with his shield and gladius as he fights and prays that Fortune Reigns.Military Adventure both Future and Ancient by J. Clifton SlaterClay Warrior Stories seriesClay LegionarySpilled BloodBloody WaterReluctant SiegeBrutal DiplomacyFortune ReignsCall Sign Warlock seriesOp File RevengeOp File TreasonGalactic Council Realm seriesOn StationOn DutyOn GuardOn Point

Fortune Reigns (Clay Warrior Stories)

Op File Sanction (Call Sign Warlock)

Alerio hurled the spear. Immediately regretting the loss of his second weapon, he prayed."Nenia, Goddess of Death, if it's my time, come for me quickly."Attacking a pair of long spears with his short dagger was going to hurt and add to Alerio's collection of combat scars. And only leave him injured, if Fort&#363;na smiled on him. If not? That's why he prayed to the other Goddess.This should have been the easiest, most luxurious duty a heavy infantryman could ever imagine. It didn't turn out that way and, at the moment, he regretted throwing the spear.Welcome to January 263 B.C.Fatal Obligation is book #7 in the Clay Warrior Stories series. These are the adventures of Alerio Sisera, Corporal of the Republic's Legions, Weapons Instructor, experienced Raider, Combat Rower, and protégé of a powerful Roman Senator. The Clay Warrior Stories are deeply researched historical fiction combined with high adventure. There are no dragons, wizards, or magic spells. Just blades and men skilled in the art of war, living in a time when empires clashed. An era when death rode on the edge of sharp steel and only the lucky or the good walked away from a fight.J. Clifton Slater writes Military Adventure both Future and AncientClay Warrior Stories seriesClay LegionarySpilled BloodBloody WaterReluctant SiegeBrutal DiplomacyFortune ReignsFatal ObligationCall Sign Warlock seriesOp File RevengeOp File TreasonOp File SanctionGalactic Council Realm seriesOn StationOn DutyOn GuardOn PointShort StorySerpent Circles

Fatal Obligation (Clay Warrior Stories)

Explore the universe?"Two possibilities exist: either we are alone in the universe, or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." Arthur C Clarke penned those words, and they stand true to this day. Do we want to be alone? Leave it to science fiction authors to address that question in equal measure.Aliens can be peaceful or not. Who will emerge as the superior strain of intelligence? Humanity may be new to the game, but they aren't new to conflict.Fantastic races vying for dominance. A microcosm of the greater good. Battles fought for higher ideals. Battles fought just to survive.War doesn't care about human or alien. The soldiers fight, and they fight hard, as if their lives depend on it.Because they do.

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