The Tiger's Fight
A tarnished legacy. A dangerous mission. An epic destiny…
At long last, the seventh installment of the award-winning Chronicles of an Imperial Legionary Officer series is here!
Ben Stiger, legate of the lost Thirteenth Legion, a nobleman from an infamous family, and born fighter, has defeated the enemy army before Lorium and raised the siege of the city. Having been named emperor, Stiger has traveled to Mal’Zeel and claimed his throne by force, spilling blood in the process and removing those who would steal his right to the Curule Chair.
Stiger is now unquestionably the emperor, the last man standing. Or is he?
Hundreds of miles away, the Cyphan Confederacy’s armies are marching along the coast, moving inexorably toward the capital, leaving a swath of destruction in their wake. Stiger’s army marching up from the south is still weeks away. The newly formed imperial army under the command of General Mechlehnus has marched to strike at the enemy. Mechlehnus has yet to acknowledge Stiger as emperor and may even seek the throne for himself. But that is the least of Stiger’s problems.
The empire is broke. The High Priest has fled with the treasury and Stiger has no idea where the man went. Before his god, the church must confirm and anoint him emperor. But there is no High Priest! In fear for their lives, the senate has left the capital as well, for they backed the usurper Leers, a man Stiger had killed. The dwarven wizard Ogg and the noctalum Menos are missing. Stiger must find them. He needs their help in the struggle to come. Without them, he has no hope of winning. Worse, the Castol have marched south, invading the empire, and sensing weakness, the tribes to the west have assembled and are preparing to attack. Even now, they have an entire legion besieged. He must find a way to break the siege, for the empire needs every sword in the fight to come.
Stiger has finally accepted the mantle of Champion for his god, the High Father. He has come to accept being made emperor, a job he never wanted, and being seen by his men as gods blessed. But has he truly been blessed? Or has Stiger been cursed to a terrible destiny?
The empire is surrounded by enemies, all vying for blood. The situation seems hopeless, but Stiger is not one to give up, not ever. The fight ahead is his fight…the Tiger’s Fight.
The final battle to save the empire and the world has begun!
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Marc Alan Edelheit
Marc Alan Edelheit’s storytelling is a dynamic blend of historical precision, military strategy, and immersive fantasy, creating a world where the past and the imagined collide in captivating ways. From the quiet solitude of his cabin in the mountains of North Carolina, Marc has built a career as an author that speaks to readers who crave not only thrilling narratives but also a deeper connection to history and the complexities of human nature.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Marc’s academic background in science, education, and administration laid a strong foundation for his approach to writing—methodical, yet brimming with creativity. His fascination with history, especially the intricate details of military strategy, became the backbone of many of his works, including his popular Stiger’s Tigers series.
The Stiger Chronicles
In The Stiger Chronicles, the boundaries between ancient military strategy and high fantasy are blurred in a world where valor, betrayal, and magic collide. At the heart of this gripping series is Captain Ben Stiger, a man with a turbulent past who finds himself commanding the 85th Imperial Foot, an outcast company of soldiers often dismissed as a liability. But beneath Stiger’s rigid discipline lies a leader with a complex moral compass, tasked with leading his men through some of the most dangerous missions the empire has ever faced.
The Stiger Chronicles consists of eight 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.
