Soldier of the Legion

He joined the legion AND survived training on planet hell. He though he’d seen it all. He was wrong.

His Legion designation is Beta 3, warname Thinker. This will be his first real mission, the first mission for all the members of Beta squad-young men and women given immortality but trained to die for the cause of freedom. They are going into the deep Outvac to investigate the remote planet Andrion 2. What they find could start a war, they all know that, but what they don't know will take every ounce of training to survive.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Soldier of the Legion is an action-packed, fast-paced science fiction series in the tradition of Starship Troopers. It chronicles the adventures of a squad of young soldiers dedicated to honor and duty who stand as the only shield to save humankind from those bent on their destruction. All six books have been Amazon Best Sellers for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

REVIEWS

“Soldier of the Legion draws on a rich tradition of military science fiction—from Heinlein to Haldeman to Epic Comics’ Alien Legion..Thomas has put a lot of consideration into the technology, weaponry, and tactics of his futuristic Legion and it pays off in what is an epic testosterone-driven military adventure.” — Nth Degree, the Fiction and Fandom ‘Zine 

“Soldier Of The Legion by Marshall S. Thomas is an epic science fiction novel. Set in
the far-flung future, Soldier Of The Legion chronicles the struggles of a brave squad of Legionnaires who must fight to survive horrific battles against a corrupt, slave-raiding
empire—and a far worse force of inhumans. A perilous, exciting space saga, Soldier Of The Legion is enthusiastically recommended reading for fans of the science fiction action/adventure genre.” — Midwest Book Review 

“Soldier Of The Legion is a deep, rich story that captures the heart of Sci-fi while bringing the elements of suspense, mystery, horror, and romance together and blending them into a perfect story that everyone will enjoy. Thomas's talent as a writer shines through the action, making the dialogue captivating, and in many passages, moving.” — Nancy Mehl, Author

BOOKS IN THE SOLDIER SERIES
Soldier of the Legion
March of the Legion
Slave of the Legion
Secret of the Legion
Cross of the Legion
Curse of the Legion

AWARDS
2010 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Curse of the Legion)
2009 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Cross of the Legion)
2003 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Finalist for Popular Fiction (Solider of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Audio Fiction (Soldier of the Legion) 

Cross of the Legion

What can be worse than the Os?’

The war-weary Thinker having found contentment on Andrion 2 returns to active duty when Tara goes missing during a surprise attack by the Omnis. The spidery Os, skilled telepaths with superior weapons and a taste for humans, have long been the scourge of the known universe, yet as Thinker hunts for Tara he discovers there is a terror that even the Omnis fear. An ancient killer is coming for everyone, human and Omni alike and the only chance to stop it was obliterated more than two thousand years ago.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Soldier of the Legion is an action-packed, fast-paced science fiction series in the tradition of Starship Troopers. It chronicles the adventures of a squad of young soldiers dedicated to honor and duty who stand as the only shield to save humankind from those bent on their destruction. All six books have been Amazon Best Sellers for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

REVIEWS

“I'm always excited to find a new addition to the Soldier of the Legion Series in my mailbox. The characters in this series seem like old friends to me now, and I'm eager to discover what sort of dangers they might encounter. I'm not a sci fi devotee, but this series is so imaginative, so well written and rich in imagery that I find myself devouring every page...It has everything: memorable, courageous heroes who are all but immortal thanks to biotechnology; fierce battle action on hostile worlds; ghastly creatures bent on eliminating all humans; and, most of all, this series of books has heart and hope for all who read them. Highly recommended.” —Midwest Book Review

“Soldier of the Legion is a deep, rich story that captures the heart of Sci-fi while bringing the elements of suspense, mystery, horror, and romance together and blending them into a perfect story that everyone will enjoy.” —Nancy L. Mehl, Author

“From first page to last, the action stopped just long enough to let me catch my breath.” — Laurel Johnson

BOOKS IN THE SOLDIER SERIES
Soldier of the Legion
March of the Legion
Slave of the Legion
Secret of the Legion
Cross of the Legion
Curse of the Legion

AWARDS
2010 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Curse of the Legion)
2009 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Cross of the Legion)
2003 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Finalist for Popular Fiction (Solider of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Audio Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)

Secret of the Legion

His past is hunting him—and she won´t take no for an answer.

Thinker, once a proud soldier, bulwark against the enemies of humanity, and fearless immortal—is now a dishwasher trapped on a dismal collective System world without even his own memories to comfort him. Tortured by dreams of people he has never met, he will be returned to the clinic if he fails to adjust to life on the outside—and his adjustment is not going well. Although required to submit, he just killed a man trying to rob him…and it felt good. To make matters worse, the band of ruthless killers known as the Legion he was taught to fear, is after him…and he has no idea why.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Soldier of the Legion is an action-packed, fast-paced science fiction series in the tradition of Starship Troopers. It chronicles the adventures of a squad of young soldiers dedicated to honor and duty who stand as the only shield to save humankind from those bent on their destruction. All six books have been Amazon Best Sellers for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

REVIEWS

“As in his previous novels, Thomas's characters have a level of depth and intensity that move this story way beyond a Sci-fi thriller, creating a compelling novel that will appeal to all readers.” — Nancy L. Mehl, Author

“As in every book of this series, the battles are so realistic my heartpounded…The writing style is exciting…In many ways, this is my favorite book in the series so far. Highly recommended.” — Laurel Johnson of Midwest Book Reviews

“The Soldier of the Legion series has been a fun read all the way through! I actually enjoy the fact that the author doesn't go into detail about the weapons. It allows the reader to form their own mental picture of the capabilities. More please!” — Lori Saphira (amazon.com)

“Secret of the Legion by Marshall S. Thomas is fast paced and well put together. It provides a possible insight to how the future soldier will survive both as an individual and as a team. MARINE wannabees should enjoy. I found nothing to slow down the pace and for the most part it hung together well with reasonable but sometime unexpected endings. The entire series is well worth the time.” — DS Schertz (amazon.com)

BOOKS IN THE SOLDIER SERIES
Soldier of the Legion
March of the Legion
Slave of the Legion
Secret of the Legion
Cross of the Legion
Curse of the Legion

AWARDS
2010 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Curse of the Legion)
2009 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Cross of the Legion)
2003 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Finalist for Popular Fiction (Solider of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Audio Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)

Curse of the Legion

What do you owe the future, and what do you owe the past?”

With the hated totalitarian System on the verge of collapse and the dreaded alien Omnis observing an unexpected truce, veteran soldier of the Legion Thinker has finally found happiness with his wife Priestess in a cozy home raising his children and teaching new Legion recruits. It is a dream he never thought possible, a haven of peace and comfort. It is also short-lived, as a savage massacre of Outworlder settlers on the Outvac planet Fortuna leads the Confederation of Free Worlds to all out war with the Gassies world Asumara. Only not everything is as it appears, and soon the Legion finds itself fighting for the survival of its civilization against a shadowy enemy willing to do the unthinkable to destroy ConFree.

Return to the legion for this final episode in the heart-pounding military adventures of the Soldiers of the Legion Series--where virtue is worth dying for and honor is all that remains when the smoke clears.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Soldier of the Legion is an action-packed, fast-paced science fiction series in the tradition of Starship Troopers. It chronicles the adventures of a squad of young soldiers dedicated to honor and duty who stand as the only shield to save humankind from those bent on their destruction. All six books have been Amazon Best Sellers for Science Fiction and Fantasy. 

REVIEWS

“I’m a little sad to see this excellent sci fi series end. I’ve fought horrific battles with the characters, visited frightening or beautiful worlds, stood my ground with them as life exploded in flames around them, and watched them mature through every harrowing assignment. With skill and compassion, the author brought these characters to life for me. I’ll miss these courageous Legion immortals, forever young and strong as they seek truth and justice throughout the known universe.” — Midwest Book Review

“Soldier of the Legion draws on a rich tradition of military science fiction—from Heinlein to Haldeman to Epic Comics’ Alien Legion…Thomas has put a lot of consideration into the technology, weaponry, and tactics of his futuristic Legion and it pays off in what is an epic testosterone-driven military adventure.” — Nth Degree, the Fiction and Fandom ‘Zine

BOOKS IN THE SOLDIER SERIES
Soldier of the Legion
March of the Legion
Slave of the Legion
Secret of the Legion
Cross of the Legion
Curse of the Legion

AWARDS
2010 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Curse of the Legion)
2009 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Cross of the Legion)
2003 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Finalist for Popular Fiction (Solider of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Audio Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)

Slave of the Legion

The O's had killed two billion humans. Beta Three wanted revenge. The Mound was in its sights.

“There's no way the O's are going to inherit this world. It's going to glow n the dark first.” 

When squad Beta is sent on a recon mission to Uldo in the Gassies, they find the Omni's—deadly aliens with unstoppable psychic power loose in the wrong universe. In a snowy landscape they discover the Mound, a massive, mysterious structure built by the O's. Approaching, they find the way lined with the impaled bodies of innocent humans. Allying with the infamous System against a common enemy, the Legion has decided the O's that have never been stopped, will be—on Uldo, at the Mound.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Soldier of the Legion is an action-packed, fast-paced science fiction series in the tradition of Starship Troopers. It chronicles the adventures of a squad of young soldiers dedicated to honor and duty who stand as the only shield to save humankind from those bent on their destruction. All six books have been Amazon Best Sellers for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

REVIEWS

“Good book, something happening all of the time. Could not put it down, highly recommended.” — Major Thomas Chapman (amzon.com)

“Marshall S. Thomas excels at creating memorable characters and horrifying, realistic battles in dark territories far from home. He skillfully shows readers the physical and psychological toll taken on the warriors who sacrifice everything to keep humanity safe. Each battle fought for humanity’s cause, whether won or lost, brings Beta closer to a strange salvation. fiction action/adventure genre.” — Laurel Johnson of Midwest Book Reviews

“Though a part of a series, the author has done an excellent job of bringing the reader right into the story making it possible to enjoy without having read the previous book(s). Not always an easy task, but done marvelously well with this book.!” — Writer’s Digest

“Thomas has created an intense view of the future, designed and populated over twenty years worth of work. If you like military science fiction in the style of the classic pulps, chances are you'll enjoy this series.” — Thunder Child Science Fiction & Fantasy Web Magazine

BOOKS IN THE SOLDIER SERIES
Soldier of the Legion
March of the Legion
Slave of the Legion
Secret of the Legion
Cross of the Legion
Curse of the Legion

AWARDS
2010 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Curse of the Legion)
2009 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Cross of the Legion)
2003 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Finalist for Popular Fiction (Solider of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Audio Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)

March of the Legion

In the era of total galatctic war, can one squad really make a difference?

On a hostile planet, Legion trooper Thinker and his comrades of Squad Beta are ordered to assault the invading encampment of alien Omins. But the moment they are dropped into the atmosphere of Andrion 3, little goes as planned. Only months out of training, Beta find themselves marooned on a world of smoke, ash, and lava, facing giant exosegs, and an enemy who attacks their very minds. The fate of ConFree, perhaps the whole of mankind, lies in their hands. To survive all they need do is destroy the Omni menace. The only problem—no one has ever defeated the Omnis.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Soldier of the Legion is an action-packed, fast-paced science fiction series in the tradition of Starship Troopers. It chronicles the adventures of a squad of young soldiers dedicated to honor and duty who stand as the only shield to save humankind from those bent on their destruction. All six books have been Amazon Best Sellers for Science Fiction and Fantasy.

REVIEWS

“The Legion series is a lot of fun to read - good escapism, good (speculative) science and some moralizing. Ordered all six and read straight through.” — L. P. Mercer (amazon.com)

“It’s been a long wait for the second in this exciting series of sci-fi books. I must admit that the attraction for me is Marshall Thomas’s writing style and story telling ability. This book picks up where the last left off, with the Legion facing a scourge that threatens all life forms throughout the universe—the Omnis. Once again, the action is heart pounding, the characters believable and well developed. This time, adding interest to the plot, the Legion juggles political intrigue and betrayal along with fighting the Omnis.” — Laurel Johnson Midwest Book Review

“Readers experience breath taking action and frightening battles on alien worlds…Sci-fi fans or readers who enjoy good writing should love this book. This series is highly recommended.” — Midwest Book Review

“Fast paced, hard hitting military science fiction of the best type. We follow at lowest level the beta team and in particular beta 3 the hero of the series. Good action and great characters with at times amusing dialogues. The tech is believable and the author to my great pleasure does not get into the trap of over explaining specifics but rather leaves it to the reader to work it out. Very good read and very recommendable!” — Peter Neubert (amazon.com)

“Thoroughly entertaining and a good read, it's not often I see right wing Sci-Fi, traditionally a genre for progressives who worship at the twin altars of Science and Knowledge.” — WarLlama (amazon.com)

BOOKS IN THE SOLDIER SERIES
Soldier of the Legion
March of the Legion
Slave of the Legion
Secret of the Legion
Cross of the Legion
Curse of the Legion

AWARDS
2010 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Curse of the Legion)
2009 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Cross of the Legion)
2003 IBPA Ben Franklin Award Finalist for Popular Fiction (Solider of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Science Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)
2002 Foreword Magazine Book of the Year Finalist for Audio Fiction (Soldier of the Legion)

The Forever War

A THOUSAND YEAR CONFLICT. ONE SOLDIER LIVES THROUGH IT ALL. CAN HE MAINTAIN HIS HUMANITY?

The Forever War is a science fiction classic that chronicles the life of William Mandella. Due to the time distortion associated with deep space travel, he is present during both the first and the last battle of a thousand year old conflict with the alien Taurans. A masterpiece of not just science fiction, The Forever War illustrates the futility of all wars and their effect on the human soul.

The Forever War won all major science fiction awards including the Hugo, Nebula and Locus. Ridley Scott, director of Blade Runner and Alien, is currently adapting this classic for film.

This is the author's preferred version and includes a foreword by John Scalzi, author of Old Man's War.

REVIEWS

"If there was a Fort Knox for science fiction, we'd have to lock Joe Haldeman up and throw away the key." - Steven King

"The Forever War is brilliant-one of the most influential war novels of our time. That it happens to be set in the future only broadens and enhances its message." - Greg Bear

“The Forever War is not just a great science fiction novel, it’s a great Vietnam war novel—and a great war novel, without qualification—that is also science fiction. A classic to grace either genre.” — Iain Banks

NOVELS IN THE FOREVER SERIES
The Forever War
Forever Peace
Forever Free

JOE HALDEMAN’S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
2010 Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award for Lifetime Achievement
2009 Robert A. Heinlein Award
2004 Southeastern Science Fiction Lifetime Achievement Award
1996 New England Science Fiction Association Skylark Award (along with Gay Haldeman)
1989 Interzone Poll All Time Best Science Fiction Author

JOE HALDEMAN’S LITERARY AWARDS
2005 Nebula: Best Novel (Camouflage)
2004 Southeastern SF Achievement Award: Novel (Camouflage)
2004 James Tiptree Award (Camouflage)
2002 Asimov’s Reader Poll: Poem (January Fires)
2001 Rhysling Award: Long Poem (January Fires)
1999 Spanish Science Fiction Association Ignotus: Best Novel (Forever Peace)
1998 John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (Forever Peace)
1998 Hugo: Best Novel (Forever Peace)
1998 Nebula: Best Novel (Forever Peace)
1997 Locus: Collection (None so Blind)
1995 Hugo: Short Story (None So Blind)
1995 Homer: Short Story (None So Blind)
1995 Science Fiction Chronicle Reader Awards (None So Blind)
1994 Southeastern SF Achievement Award: Short Story (Faces)
1994 Nebula: Best Short Story (Graves)
1993 World Fantasy Award: Best Short Story (Graves)
1991 Hugo: Best Novella (The Hemingway Hoax)
1991 Rhysling Award: Short Poem (Eighteen Years Old, October Eleventh)
1991 Nebula: Best Novella (The Hemingway Hoax)
1984 Rhysling Award: Long Poem (Saul’s Death)
1979 Analog Analytic Laboratory: Science Fact (This Space for Rent)
1977 Hugo: Short Story (Tricentennial)
1977 Locus: Short Story (Tricentennial)
1976 Hugo: Best Novel (The Forever War)
1976 Locus: Best Novel (The Forever War)
1976 Ditmar Award (The Forever War)
1976 Nebula: Best Novel (The Forever War)