Chronicles of the Second Interstellar Empire of Mankind Series by Robert I. Katz

The First Interstellar Empire of Mankind has been gone for 2000 years, but its legacy remains, scattered across the stars. On some worlds, civilization has collapsed. On others, mankind has thrived. On still others, humanity has died out, or mutated into forms that their ancestors would never recognize as human. Illyria was intended by the Empire to be an incubator for the best soldiers in the galaxy, genetically engineered to be strong, fast, smart and aggressive... moreThe First Interstellar Empire of Mankind has been gone for 2000 years, but its legacy remains, scattered across the stars. On some worlds, civilization has collapsed. On others, mankind has thrived. On still others, humanity has died out, or mutated into forms that their ancestors would never recognize as human. Illyria was intended by the Empire to be an incubator for the best soldiers in the galaxy, genetically engineered to be strong, fast, smart and aggressive. Thousands of years later, the people of Illyria relish competition of every sort, and playing games is in their blood. In Meridien, the richest nation on Illyria, the greatest game of all is the Game of Life, and in the Game of Life, keeping score is simple. Status, riches and power mean that you’re winning. In The Game Players of Meridien: Douglas Oliver is successful and ambitious, but he is nowhere near the most powerful player in the Game. This does not disturb him. Douglas Oliver is young. He has plenty of time. He understands the rules and he’s not afraid of being challenged, until a challenge arrives from an unknown agent and suddenly, the Game is no longer just a game. It’s an all-out war for survival, with Douglas Oliver at its center. In The City of Ashes: Douglas Oliver has survived the siege of Meridien, but now, a new challenge awaits. The Grand Tournament of Gath takes place every five years, where the best and brightest from all over the world fight for riches and glory. Douglas Oliver has been invited to participate, but the real battle won’t be fought with fists or weapons. It’s a game of words and diplomacy. Behind the scenes deals are being struck. Sides are being chosen, and betrayal is in the air. You will love these fast-paced science fiction adventures! Grab your copy today! less

Two thousand years ago, Michael Glover was a soldier. He still is. In command of one of the most advanced ships ever built, posing as an itinerant merchant captain, Michael Glover has wandered from world to world, building his unorthodox crew and trying without success to avoid trouble... moreTwo thousand years ago, Michael Glover was a soldier. He still is. In command of one of the most advanced ships ever built, posing as an itinerant merchant captain, Michael Glover has wandered from world to world, building his unorthodox crew and trying without success to avoid trouble. He found a refuge for the citizens of Chronos, who fled a pocket Universe about to implode, and he helped Douglas Oliver, the Secretary General of Illyria, uncover the deadly plans of a rogue military commander allied with the slaver network, and now Michael Glover has accepted a commission to spy for naval intelligence. >>>The tyrannical slaver network is expanding. The worlds and habitats of the Second Empire have come under attack from unknown adversaries. The enemy hits and runs and vanishes, slowly sapping the Empire’s strength. The outlines of an Empire wide conspiracy can dimly be seen and so far, all attempts to identify the enemy have failed.The Empire has almost unimaginable power, but power is worthless with no one to fight.Michael Glover has been given a mission but he will carry out his mission in any way that he sees fit, because Michael Glover has secrets of his own.What is a soldier to do when faced with overwhelming odds? Whatever is necessary… >>Fans of Iain M. Banks, Peter F. Hamilton, Lois McMaster Bujold and David Drake will love The Empire of Ruin! Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today! less

Gehenna comprises Books 3-5 of The Chronicles of the Second Interstellar Empire of Mankind, a galaxy spanning collection set far in the future by USA Today bestselling author, Robert I. Katz. Fans of Iain M. Banks, Peter F. Hamilton, Lois McMaster Bujold and David Weber, and every reader who appreciates a hard hitting, fast moving science fiction epic will love this series!In The Empire of Two thousand years ago, Michael Glover was a soldier... moreGehenna comprises Books 3-5 of The Chronicles of the Second Interstellar Empire of Mankind, a galaxy spanning collection set far in the future by USA Today bestselling author, Robert I. Katz. Fans of Iain M. Banks, Peter F. Hamilton, Lois McMaster Bujold and David Weber, and every reader who appreciates a hard hitting, fast moving science fiction epic will love this series!In The Empire of Two thousand years ago, Michael Glover was a soldier. Awakened after centuries in cold sleep to find a new Empire rising to replace the old, and in command of one of the most advanced ships ever built, Michael Glover has wandered from world to world, building his unorthodox crew and finding unrest wherever he goes. Trouble is brewing among the stars. Military bases are being subverted and attacked. Ships and Empire citizens are vanishing. Is this random piracy or a wide-spread conspiracy? The Empire is desperate to find out and Michael Glover, a soldier without a country, a man thought dead for two millennia, cannot stand by when duty calls. But Michael Glover has an independent streak. He’ll carry out the mission but he’s going to do it in his own inimitable way, because Michael Glover has secrets of his own.In The Empire of After finding a refuge for the citizens of Chronos, who fled a pocket Universe that was about to implode, Michael Glover helped Douglas Oliver, the Secretary General of Illyria, to uncover the deadly plans of a rogue military commander allied with the slaver network, and now Michael Glover has accepted a commission to spy for naval intelligence. The slaver network is expanding and the worlds and habitats of the Second Empire have come under attack from unknown adversaries. The enemy hits and runs and vanishes, slowly sapping the Empire’s strength. The outlines of an Empire wide conspiracy can dimly be seen and so far, all attempts to identify the enemy have failed. The Empire has almost unimaginable power, but power is worthless with no one to fight.In The Well of Michael Glover, a military genius of the First Empire awakened from cold sleep after two thousand years, has spearheaded the Second Empire’s efforts against the tyrannical Imperium, but once the Imperium is defeated, it becomes apparent that the war is far from over. Second Empire ships are still being hijacked and Second Empire citizens sold into slavery. Spies and saboteurs continue to bore from within. Michael Glover and his crew are determined to discover the source of the conspiracy but before they can do so, a fleet of advanced ships, as large and as dangerous as the ships of the Second Empire, pose a new challenge to the Imperial worlds. What is a soldier to do when faced with overwhelming odds? Whatever is necessary… less