Sentenced to War
2021 Dragon Award Nominee for Best Military Science Fiction
Sit in prison or join the military. The choice is yours.
Convicted of a minor traffic violation, Rev Pelletier is conscripted into the Perseus Union Marine Corps... for up to a thirty-year term of service. Anxious to get back to his civilian life and job, he opts for a shorter term as a Marine Raider, taking the fight to the enemy.
But with extremely high mortality rates, can he and his friends survive until their term of service is over?
Download Sentenced to War now to follow Rev through perilous battles as he fights to hold back the alien invasion. If you're a fan of Old Man's War, Starship Troopers, or Armor, you'll love this military scifi thrill ride.
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J.N. Chaney
J.N. Chaney is a prolific author whose work has captivated fans of science fiction, particularly those who love fast-paced, high-stakes adventures set in expansive, meticulously crafted worlds. With a natural gift for blending military strategy, thrilling action, and complex characters, Chaney's writing transports readers to far-off galaxies where the stakes are high, and the lines between right and wrong are often blurred.
Born with a fascination for space, technology, and the future, J.N. Chaney's journey into storytelling was not a straight line but a culmination of years of personal exploration. Influenced by his love for epic tales of space battles, ancient civilizations, and heroes on the edge of survival, his debut series, Renegade Star, quickly garnered a dedicated following. Through each novel, he has built a universe where alliances shift, moral dilemmas abound, and survival is never guaranteed.
Sentenced to War
In a galaxy where survival is a brutal game and loyalty is often a matter of life or death, Sentenced to War thrusts readers into a high-octane universe where the lines between criminal and soldier blur beyond recognition.
When a group of convicted criminals is given a second chance to fight for the future, they’re not just battling for redemption—they’re fighting for their very lives. The Sentenced to War series explores the grim realities of warfare through the eyes of outcasts who have little to lose, but everything to prove. Whether they’re facing ruthless enemies on the battlefield or grappling with the weight of their own pasts, every step forward could be their last.
Sentenced to War consists of fifteen books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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