The Shadow Order Series by Michael Robertson

Librarian Note: Alternate Title and Cover Edition for ASIN: B01EPTM89W.Seb Zodo lives on the dusty planet of Danu. He’s an unemployed dropout who makes his money fighting in bars and taking a cut of the winnings from the touts. Having never lost a fight, Seb is addicted to the adrenaline of the duel. So when he makes a promise to leave brawling behind, his world’s turned on its head... moreLibrarian Note: Alternate Title and Cover Edition for ASIN: B01EPTM89W.Seb Zodo lives on the dusty planet of Danu. He’s an unemployed dropout who makes his money fighting in bars and taking a cut of the winnings from the touts. Having never lost a fight, Seb is addicted to the adrenaline of the duel. So when he makes a promise to leave brawling behind, his world’s turned on its head. Especially when he finds himself with no money on a hostile planet where the fighting pits offer more than Seb has ever won before. Trapped and with no way out, Seb must decide whether to fight or not. Every decision he makes with his fists seems to throw his life into deeper chaos, but he’s already hit rock bottom. With the smell of blood and sweat from the fighting pits in his nostrils, Seb watches the current champion. The hairs on the back of his neck raise. He can win. He can claim the purse. But, if he steps into the ring, it won’t end with the last punch. If Seb fights again, he knows his life will spiral out of control ... The Black Hole is a fast-paced, planet-hopping, space opera adventure. less

In a fight, Seb is unbeatable. But in this galaxy, there are a million ways to lose…Seb Zodo has never backed down from a fist fight. After all, he’s been gifted with powers that make losing impossible. But lately, Seb’s gift seems more like a curse…Seb’s fearlessness leads to stupid decisions, short-lived jobs, and unwanted attention in dangerous places. In a desperate bid at a fresh start, Seb swears off fighting... moreIn a fight, Seb is unbeatable. But in this galaxy, there are a million ways to lose…Seb Zodo has never backed down from a fist fight. After all, he’s been gifted with powers that make losing impossible. But lately, Seb’s gift seems more like a curse…Seb’s fearlessness leads to stupid decisions, short-lived jobs, and unwanted attention in dangerous places. In a desperate bid at a fresh start, Seb swears off fighting. But it may be too late…When a run-in with an electrifying thief and the head of a shadowy organization sends his life spiraling out of control, Seb has no choice left but to go down swinging… less

Seb and Sparks were given a choice: Join the Shadow Order or rot in a prison cell. As Seb touches down for his first mission on a dark, damp, and cold planet, he wonders if he's made the right call. The First Mission (Book Two of The Shadow Order) is a fast-paced, planet-hopping, space opera adventure. BUY NOW to start reading The First Mission today. REVIEWS: 5 Stars - WOW, Michael Robertson has done it again and he definitely shows nothing of slowing down... moreSeb and Sparks were given a choice: Join the Shadow Order or rot in a prison cell. As Seb touches down for his first mission on a dark, damp, and cold planet, he wonders if he's made the right call. The First Mission (Book Two of The Shadow Order) is a fast-paced, planet-hopping, space opera adventure. BUY NOW to start reading The First Mission today. REVIEWS: 5 Stars - WOW, Michael Robertson has done it again and he definitely shows nothing of slowing down. 5 Stars - Well worth picking up if you like a good space opera. 5 Stars - I thoroughly enjoyed this 2nd book in the series. The only real issue? I have to wait on the 3rd book! less

The Shadow Order have completed the mission they were sent to Solsans for. But now Seb has seen how the Crimson Countess oppresses the beings living there, he can't walk away. Driven by his goal to overthrow the Countess' regime, Seb has to amass an army capable of taking down the Crimson foot soldiers. An army built on slum dwellers, who have spent their entire lives yielding to their oppressors. Victory will make Solsans a better place to live... moreThe Shadow Order have completed the mission they were sent to Solsans for. But now Seb has seen how the Crimson Countess oppresses the beings living there, he can't walk away. Driven by his goal to overthrow the Countess' regime, Seb has to amass an army capable of taking down the Crimson foot soldiers. An army built on slum dwellers, who have spent their entire lives yielding to their oppressors. Victory will make Solsans a better place to live. However, if they lose, the Countess will undoubtedly make the people pay. Failure isn't an option. The Crimson War (Book Three of The Shadow Order) is a fast-paced space opera adventure. less

Although a fully-qualified Space Marine, Reyes is still just a rookie. A hindrance, a nuisance, a grunt. But when the shuttle she's on crashes, stranding them on a hostile planet full of murderous beasts, maybe she’ll be given her chance to shine … It started as a simple journey. A shuttle ride to get a group of twenty-one space marines to their mothership. Until the power in their shuttle failed … The Marines crash down on a scorched planet filled with vicious beasts... moreAlthough a fully-qualified Space Marine, Reyes is still just a rookie. A hindrance, a nuisance, a grunt. But when the shuttle she's on crashes, stranding them on a hostile planet full of murderous beasts, maybe she’ll be given her chance to shine … It started as a simple journey. A shuttle ride to get a group of twenty-one space marines to their mothership. Until the power in their shuttle failed … The Marines crash down on a scorched planet filled with vicious beasts. Beasts they have no chance of defeating with guns and grenades. Beasts that stand between them and a safe evacuation to their mothership. Reyes might only be a rookie, but with their ideas running out quicker than their dwindling water supply, maybe the rookie’s worth listening to. Maybe the rookie sees a weakness they can exploit. All they need to give her is 120-Seconds ... 120-Seconds is a standalone novella set in The Shadow Order universe. If you like bold characters, planet-hopping, and edge-of-your-seat action, then you’ll love Michael Robertson’s thrilling series. REVIEWS This is one book I definitely recommend to all readers … - Amazon review. If you are a fan of military SF, then you are going to love this story - Amazon review. This book was really good … couldn’t put it down - Amazon review. less

Now the Crimson War has ended, Seb Zodo has returned to the Shadow Order’s base with Sparks, SA, and Bruke. The sadness of losing Gurt still weighs heavy on Seb’s heart. So when he finds himself faced with another mission for the Shadow Order, a mission that involves the eradication of a deadly parasite on a hostile planet; a parasite responsible for wiping out an entire mining colony, he has a tough choice to make... moreNow the Crimson War has ended, Seb Zodo has returned to the Shadow Order’s base with Sparks, SA, and Bruke. The sadness of losing Gurt still weighs heavy on Seb’s heart. So when he finds himself faced with another mission for the Shadow Order, a mission that involves the eradication of a deadly parasite on a hostile planet; a parasite responsible for wiping out an entire mining colony, he has a tough choice to make. Go against Moses and refuse the mission, or jump on a shuttle and face the deadly threat that could see him and his friends killed ... Either way, it isn’t going to be pretty. Eradication - book four in The Shadow Order series - Is a fast-paced space opera adventure. If you like bold characters, planet-hopping, and edge-of-your-seat action, then you’ll love Michael Robertson’s thrilling series. Download Eradication today to find out which battle Seb Zodo picks. less

Seb Zodo didn’t sign up to be the chosen one. The prophecy claims he’ll defeat the darkness spreading though the galaxy. Despite all the missions he’s been on so far, at the end of every one, he knew he had more to come. Until now. The fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, and with chaos ruling supreme, Seb and his Shadow Order friends need to act fast. Their final mission ahead of them, they need to find Enigma and crush them before the damage they’ve done becomes irreversible... moreSeb Zodo didn’t sign up to be the chosen one. The prophecy claims he’ll defeat the darkness spreading though the galaxy. Despite all the missions he’s been on so far, at the end of every one, he knew he had more to come. Until now. The fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, and with chaos ruling supreme, Seb and his Shadow Order friends need to act fast. Their final mission ahead of them, they need to find Enigma and crush them before the damage they’ve done becomes irreversible. The only problem is, they don't know where to start … The Shadow Order is a fast-paced space opera adventure. less

IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING SHE’S HAD TO FACE—OF ALL THE OBSTACLES SHE’S OVERCOME AND THE PEOPLE SHE’S SAVED—REYES CAN’T DO THE ONE THING SHE NEEDS TO DO MOST. THE THING THAT WILL MAKE HER COMFORTABLE IN HER OWN SKIN. THE THING THAT WILL FINALLY BRING HER PEACE … SHE CAN’T FIND THE COURAGE TO TALK OPENLY TO HER FATHER. After witnessing half her squad massacred by violent rock-like monsters on a sandy and scorched planet, Reyes is now back on the Crimson Destroyer enjoying some R&R... moreIN SPITE OF EVERYTHING SHE’S HAD TO FACE—OF ALL THE OBSTACLES SHE’S OVERCOME AND THE PEOPLE SHE’S SAVED—REYES CAN’T DO THE ONE THING SHE NEEDS TO DO MOST. THE THING THAT WILL MAKE HER COMFORTABLE IN HER OWN SKIN. THE THING THAT WILL FINALLY BRING HER PEACE … SHE CAN’T FIND THE COURAGE TO TALK OPENLY TO HER FATHER. After witnessing half her squad massacred by violent rock-like monsters on a sandy and scorched planet, Reyes is now back on the Crimson Destroyer enjoying some R&R. Other than the WO, there are only rookies on board. Everyone else has gone home for some well-earned time off. So when an uninhabited and seemingly abandoned ship called The Faradis appears on their radars, the WO decides to board it to investigate. What seems to be a simple mission turns into anything but. Once again, Reyes and her squad find themselves in a battle with the odds stacked firmly against them. And while in amongst it all, can she finally be brave enough to tell her father what she has to say? The Faradis is a dark space opera horror inspired by stories like Alien and Event Horizon. It’s book eight and the final book in the Shadow Order series. Check out the conclusion to this space opera epic now. less