Sweeping, provocative, and pulse-pounding…
A battle-hardened general begins to question the very regime he’s sworn to defend in Hill’s gritty SF thriller. In a future where the Union governs Earth with absolute authority, peace is enforced—and rebellion is punished. When unrest grows and corruption rises, General Butch Sweeney finds himself torn between duty and conscience. Together with the Dog Pack and their Utronian allies, he must weigh duty against conscience. Can one decision halt the slide toward apocalyptic war?
Hill examines themes of control, conscience, systemic unrest, and the moral ambiguity of maintaining order through strength. The futuristic infrastructure; responsive smart suits, high-powered plasma arms, and AI-directed operations, feels seamlessly embedded in the world he builds, enhancing immersion without distracting from character and conflict. Although the intricacy of the military hierarchy and political tensions may slow the rhythm at times, the depth adds credibility and mounting tension. The result is a layered sci-fi thriller that merges kinetic action with ethical complexity, pressing readers to ask whether genuine freedom can flourish beneath rigid authority.
A tense and reflective military SF drama grounded in moral conflict and global consequence; an absolute stunner.
Koehler Books
Pub date March 24, 2026
ISBN 979-8897470433
Price $18.95 (USD) Paperback
Thank you to The Prairies Book Reviews. I appreciate the praise on my first novel of a trilogy, The Dog Pack Series.
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