Venture into this for witty characters, fast-paced plots, and great momentum! Recommendations: Planetside is one of my all-time favorite books, so if you’re new to Mammay’s work, start with that one. I’ve been reading about a lot of overly savvy characters lately, so one who felt a little more fallible and human was a breath of fresh air. It was a fun change of pace from the usual, more experienced main characters and I appreciated seeing her blunder as much as she succeeded. I loved the idea for the premise going into it – a young lieutenant forced into leading an army long before she’s ready. This audible-exclusive title was a fun, light read – perfect for those who prefer Scifi as their ultimate beach-reads. With his books I just sit back and enjoy – trusting it’s going to be an enjoyable ride. I can always expect adept characters, witty dialogue, and a compelling mystery. Mammay’s Scifi books are my ultimate feel-good reads. What?! A second book out from a favorite author within the same year?! Sign me up!!! Because what hangs in the balance is not only the future of the peacekeeping force, but of the planet itself. With challenges from all sides, and even from her own troops, Markov will have to learn quickly and establish her authority.

It’s enough to test even a seasoned leader. Isolated and alone, Markov must contend with rival politicians on both sides of the border, all of whom have suspect motives and reason to take advantage of an untested leader, while an unseen enemy seeks to drive the two sides toward a war that Markov has a mission to prevent. But when an unprecedented attack kills the entirety of the brigade’s leadership, the untested lieutenant suddenly finds herself in command. The Overview: Lieutenant Kiera Markov is a scout platoon leader for a peacekeeping force on the remote planet of Tanara, where little has happened for decades, and the only mission is to keep the lithium flowing up the space elevator to feed the galaxy’s incessant demand.

Michael mammay