Forged in Battle (Paperback)

Paperback. After decades of war, the Union was starting to rebuild. But our allies betrayed us without warning, striking every ship in the system in a cowardly surprise attack. One destroyer remains-trapped far behind enemy lines, with no support and no way home.Captain Jaxon Steele never expected his first command to throw him into the heart of a raging storm.On a routine diplomatic mission, Steele's ship is orbiting a war-torn planet when the entire system erupts in rebellion. Missiles smash into Ranger's shields. Communications are jammed. Enemy warships are closing in fast.Ranger is an advanced destroyer-fast, stealthy, and armed to the teeth-but she wasn't built for heavy fighting and a rebel battleship would tear her to shreds. Steele will need all his trickery and tactical genius to survive the first strike.But survival is not enough. A vast enemy fleet is lurking somewhere in the system. Only Ranger can locate it and prevent a catastrophic defeat. Steele knows his duty. He begins a deadly game of hunter and hunted across the rebel system, knowing that any mistake will be his last. Can his leadership, daring, and resolve turn the tide of the war?Packed with high-stakes space combat, breathtaking tension, and jaw-dropping twists, Forged in Battle is a military science fiction adventure perfect for fans of David Weber's Honor Harrington series and James S.A. Corey's The Expanse.See why readers love Marc Alan Edelheit's thrilling military science fiction: "I realized that I wasn't going to get any sleep. (Just one more page. Just one more page). I'm not just reading words on a page, I'm there. A hell of a ride." NetGalley Reviewer "Cutting edge. A wild ride that ended in truly epic fashion. I absolutely enjoyed it from start to finish. AMAZING." FanFiAddict "Wow! fast-paced. action packed adventure! Wild, exciting, gripping!" Goodreads reviewer "Holy cow! awesome. A page-turner. I stayed up way too late reading this." Goodreads reviewer "Absolutely epic. gripping. I thoroughly recommend this!" Goodreads reviewer "Your adrenaline will be pumping. Your blood pressure will rise. you will find hard to put down." NetGalley reviewer "Edelheit belongs amongst the elite. It is difficult to put the book down. By the end, it is nearly impossible. You need to pick up a copy!" Goodreads reviewer "Outstanding! I couldn't put it down. Intense action." Goodreads reviewer "A must-read. clear your calendar and hold on for the ride!" Goodreads reviewer Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…