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Hoplite Ridge - Softcover

Sayers, Sean Patrick

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Synopsis

One commander chose to disobey.

When a catastrophic chain reaction threatens civilization, a battle-hardened commander leads his rogue battalion and their families into exile. Cities go dark. Order collapses. On the first night, it becomes clear the old stories were never myths, but warnings.

Epic military science fiction where ancient gods reclaim the battlefield and humanity must decide what it believes in to survive.

"A masterful blend of mythology and futuristic warfare, packed with vivid worldbuilding and cosmic danger."
― Readers' Favorite

"Epic, high-stakes, and unforgettable. A brutal clash of humanity and gods with tension that never lets up."
― Independent Book Review

In the chaos that follows, Mars and Ares Augustus, brothers forged by discipline and loyalty to a ruthless empire, stand at the center of its collapse. Trained as elite soldiers, they now face a future where duty, loyalty, and survival collide, and every decision echoes across battlefields and reshapes the fate of entire worlds.

Neptune returns from exile as the most dangerous symbol of rebellion the empire has ever known. Once a voice of hope, now a living threat, his defiance challenges imperial power and draws the attention of forces far older and more dangerous than any army. His war is no longer only against an empire, but against the gods themselves.

From the abyss, Osiris awakens. God of death and renewal, his return unleashes chaos across the universe as ancient mythology collides with advanced technology. The fragile balance between mortals and immortals begins to unravel.

At the heart of the conflict stands Hephaestus, a child marked by a rare and powerful ability. His survival could determine the future of humanity. His transformation may bring salvation, or total annihilation.

As monsters hunt the refugees and gods choose their champions, survival becomes a war of faith as much as firepower. The Hoplite Battalion fractures between loyalty and rebellion as belief itself becomes a weapon.

Enter a universe where gods walk beside mortals, where war is fought on the battlefield and within the soul, and where courage stands as the final defense against extinction. When myth collides with machine, no one escapes unchanged.

What endures at Hoplite Ridge becomes the seed of humanity's myths, religion, and culture.

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About the Author

Sean Patrick Sayers is an acclaimed science fiction author, new build consultant for endurance yachts, educator, and former emergency management and defense professional.



His work blends storytelling, service, and advocacy, drawing on history, mythology, and philosophy to explore themes of conflict, survival, and resilience.

Sayers is the author of Conrad Scott, a post-apocalyptic novella examining survival and human endurance, and Hoplite Ridge, a science fiction epic praised as a masterpiece of the genre. Hoplite Ridge is a gripping tale of loyalty, power, and destiny, where ancient mythology collides with futuristic warfare in a battle for survival across the stars.



His next book, Black Meridian: Piracy & Empire, is a sweeping narrative history of the Golden Age of Piracy and its role in shaping the modern world. Drawing on meticulous research and told with the pacing of an epic drama, Black Meridian reveals how outlaws, privateers, and empires fought for dominance on the high seas and how those battles changed the course of global power.



With a background in emergency management, defense, and maritime consulting, Sayers brings realism and complexity to his storytelling. Beyond writing, he has served in leadership roles, advocating for resources, policy improvements, and community support.



In 2022, Sayers' daughter was diagnosed with leukemia, a life-changing event that reshaped his priorities. He stepped away from other responsibilities to become her full-time caregiver and has since been an advocate for pediatric cancer awareness. In addition to pledging 100% of his royalties for the first 90 days of Hoplite Ridge sales to the Clements Cuties Foundation, Sayers continues to donate 20% of ongoing royalties from the novel to organizations that support families facing pediatric cancer. He has also donated most royalties from Conrad Scott to hospice programs, helping provide dignity and care for those facing the end of life.



Through his books, advocacy, and service, Sean Patrick Sayers continues to share stories that inspire, engage, and connect, bridging literature, history, and real-world experience to offer readers narratives that are as immersive as they are meaningful.

From the Back Cover

HOPLITE RIDGE PLUNGES YOU INTO A UNIVERSE WHERE THE FATE OF HUMANITY IS SHAPED BY THE WHIMS OF GODS AND THE VALOR OF WARRIORS.

Spanning three perilous planets, this epic science fiction saga follows Mars and Ares Augustus, brothers loyal to a grand yet ruthless empire. Opposing them is Neptune, a rebel whose very name once threatened the empire's foundations.

As ancient gods like Osiris awaken, the Hoplite Battalion is thrust into a cosmic struggle of loyalty and betrayal. Mars sets out on a dangerous quest for a lost connection, while Hephaestus, a child with a rare gift, undergoes a transformation that could alter reality itself. Meanwhile, Neptune confronts his past and future, guided by the mysterious Vulture.

In a tale where myth and technology collide, alliances will crumble, secrets will unravel, and the fabric of existence will be tested. Hoplite Ridge delivers a powerful story of human spirit, the pursuit of knowledge, and the eternal battle between old and new.

Prepare for an unforgettable journey across the cosmos, where courage meets destiny and legends are born.

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