March of the Legion (The Soldier of the Legion Series)

By Marshall S. Thomas

In the era of total galactic 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.REVIEWS"Marshall Thomas returns with the second installment in his military science fiction series detailing the adventures of the soldiers of the Legion, in particular those of Beta Squad, as told by Thinker, a young man who embraces his fate to live or die for the Legion....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"A perilous, exciting space saga, Soldier Of The Legion is enthusiastically recommended reading for fans of the science fiction action/adventure genre." -- Laurel Johnson of Midwest Book ReviewABOUT THE SERIESSoldier 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.SOLDIER OF THE LEGION BOOKSSoldier of the LegionMarch of the LegionSlave of the LegionSecret of the LegionCross of the LegionCurse of the LegionABOUT THE AUTHORMarshall S. Thomas is a retired U.S. Government official who served overseas in East Asia for most of his 35 year career. Marshall attended the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, the University of New Mexico and the University of Miami with a major in Government/International Affairs and a minor in History.Marshall currently lives in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife Kim Lien. His youngest son Alexander, 22, is now in college studying biochemistry. His eldest son Christopher is a graduate of Radford University who studied art and graphic design. Marshall loves to write, and especially enjoys writing science fiction He is a member of the Virginia Writers Club, Goodreads, the Authors Den, and C.E. Winterland's Mindsight Forum.AWARDS2010 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)

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1484886461
• ISBN13: 9781484886465
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Second Book!!

This is the second book in the series. I could not put it down. Well written with a lot of action and minimal filler "fluff". Good continuation of the original --- highly recommended!

The Black March

This book picks up about 10 Minutes after Soldier ends, So the story does not lose any content. It is as though you just finished the last chapter of Soldier, and instead of the end went on to the next chapter. Every bit as well writen as the first book. If you like a good space yarn Buy Soldier of the Legion and this one also, That way you won't have to wait.

Book Two in the series, well worth the wait

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. Thinker and his fellow Legionnaires are battle weary and beaten down, although their courage is never in question. The Confederation of Free Worlds can replace their shattered limbs and perforated organs, keep their warriors immortal in most cases, but little can be done to repair their psyches. The warriors are little more than walking wounded as they gear up to face the Omnis on a volcanic planet of primeval chaos. The Omnis are a plague on the Universe, a creature with psychic powers and an arsenal of weapons the Legion can't easily overcome. Arch enemy, the United Systems Alliance, is willing to make a truce with the Confederation to defeat the Omnis. Will Thinker and his Unit survive betrayal and defeat the Omnis? Readers experience breath taking action and frightening battles on alien worlds before learning the outcome. Sci-fi fans or readers who enjoy good writing should love this book This series is highly recommended.