The Union Series Series by Phillip Richards

Andy Moralee knew that life with his new company of Dropship Infantry would be hard, but nothing could prepare him for life in one of the toughest units in the Union army. New arrivals, nicknamed ‘Crow’ by their platoons, are the lowest form of life in his Company, and he finds himself at the mercy of unforgiving commanders and bullies, all the time knowing that the real enemy are waiting for him at the end of his journey through the void... moreAndy Moralee knew that life with his new company of Dropship Infantry would be hard, but nothing could prepare him for life in one of the toughest units in the Union army. New arrivals, nicknamed ‘Crow’ by their platoons, are the lowest form of life in his Company, and he finds himself at the mercy of unforgiving commanders and bullies, all the time knowing that the real enemy are waiting for him at the end of his journey through the void. The enemy know that the Union are coming, they have dug in and fortified, and they are ready.C.R.O.W is a Military Science Fiction novel that follows Andy Moralee across the cosmos, and into combat against a well-equipped enemy prepared to fight to the very end.Phillip Richards is a soldier serving in the British Army, and an avid fan of science fiction. He has served in the army for twelve years since enlisting as a 17 year old boy, and since having done so he has served on eight operational tours. This includes operations in Kosovo as a peacekeeper, the Iraq Invasion of 2003, and several tours of Afghanistan. During this time he has promoted through the ranks to sergeant and has spent two years instructing infantry recruits in North England. less

Andy Moralee is no longer the young and terrified recruit who had last set foot upon New Earth two years ago. Decorated for his bravery during the final hours of the invasion and promoted to lance corporal, he is still troubled by his memories and haunted by nightmares. He finds himself unable to cope with life back on Earth, and so he returns to the red planet, the only place where he feels he belongs. But New Earth has changed as well... moreAndy Moralee is no longer the young and terrified recruit who had last set foot upon New Earth two years ago. Decorated for his bravery during the final hours of the invasion and promoted to lance corporal, he is still troubled by his memories and haunted by nightmares. He finds himself unable to cope with life back on Earth, and so he returns to the red planet, the only place where he feels he belongs. But New Earth has changed as well. A growing insurgency threatens to turn the planet into a battleground once again, but this time the enemy has the ability to melt away into the population, and even turn the Union's weapons against them. Nobody can be trusted, even old friends.Quickly swept up in the gathering storm Andy finds himself in the command of a section that resents his early promotion, and during the battle that follows his leadership, his loyalty, and even his faith in his comrades are put to the ultimate test in the face of an enemy that will stop at nothing.Published by The Electronic Book Companywww.theelectronicebookcompany.com less

Eden's beauty was testament to a centuries-old dream to turn a barren, rocky world into a paradise where mankind could live in peace. But Eden wasn't paradise. Torn apart by decades of colonial rivalry, the provinces were deeply divided, and as two rogue provinces begin yet another bitter fight, the Union is forced to step in before they go too far, causing the entire planet to descend into war... moreEden's beauty was testament to a centuries-old dream to turn a barren, rocky world into a paradise where mankind could live in peace. But Eden wasn't paradise. Torn apart by decades of colonial rivalry, the provinces were deeply divided, and as two rogue provinces begin yet another bitter fight, the Union is forced to step in before they go too far, causing the entire planet to descend into war. Andy Moralee finds himself quickly sucked into the conflict, and nothing could have prepared him for the depths that humanity had sunk to out in the forest - where loyalty was achieved at the end of a gun. Ordered to ally with one side of Eden’s warring factions, he fears he now has two enemies to watch. In a desperate moment, Andy must choose between his mission and the only thing that separates him from the evil that lives in the forest … his soul. Special launch price for a limited period. Published by The Electronic Book Company www.theelectronicbookcompany.com A New York Times Best-seller Listed Publisher less

Andy Moralee's recovery in Paraiso hospital is short-lived. Less than days after his re-awakening, he returns to his platoon just in time to deploy on a mission that will take him and his men far deeper into the Bosque than they have ever ventured before. The Guard are resuming their offensive, mounting a daring raid against an enemy stronghold close to the border with Europa, and Recce Platoon has been given a pivotal role within the operation... moreAndy Moralee's recovery in Paraiso hospital is short-lived. Less than days after his re-awakening, he returns to his platoon just in time to deploy on a mission that will take him and his men far deeper into the Bosque than they have ever ventured before. The Guard are resuming their offensive, mounting a daring raid against an enemy stronghold close to the border with Europa, and Recce Platoon has been given a pivotal role within the operation. But after a series of errors and unfortunate coincidences, it quickly becomes apparent that there is more to their mission than meets the eye: somebody doesn't want them to succeed, somebody working from among the local population - and within the Guard itself ... Surrounded by a bloodthirsty horde of Loyalist Militia, and undermined by an enemy hidden among their supposed allies, Andy and his platoon must hold their nerve in the face of rapidly-shifting odds, or else succumb to chaos. Published by The Electronic Book Company A New York Times Best-seller Listed Publisher www.theelectronicbookcompany.com less

Morale is low in Recce Platoon, lower than it's ever been. The Platoon Commander and his men are missing in action, Yulia is a prisoner of the Presidential Guard, and a bloodthirsty horde of Militia threatens to overwhelm the scattered remnants of the FEA at any moment. Andy Moralee and his men have failed their mission- spectacularly- but just when it seems that nothing could get any worse, the conflict in the Bosque reaches a new low... moreMorale is low in Recce Platoon, lower than it's ever been. The Platoon Commander and his men are missing in action, Yulia is a prisoner of the Presidential Guard, and a bloodthirsty horde of Militia threatens to overwhelm the scattered remnants of the FEA at any moment. Andy Moralee and his men have failed their mission- spectacularly- but just when it seems that nothing could get any worse, the conflict in the Bosque reaches a new low. As Union and Alliance warships threaten to unleash their bombs at any moment, and unseen enemies lurk within the shadows, a new weapon is brought to bear- the civilian population itself. Taunted by the faintest glimmer of hope and tormented by the nightmares that plague his sleep, Andy Moralee must do what he can to hold his battered section together, and have his revenge. War is looming… Published by The Electronic Book Company. less