The Die Is Cast

by Mike McPhail

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Editions:Paperback: $ 14.95

ISBN: 978-1-942990-25-3
Size: 6.00 x 9.00 in
Pages: 184

---From the Archives---

Stories by Mike McPhail and Danielle Ackley-McPhail

based on the 1986-96 military science fiction role-playing game The Alliance Archives.

By the late 21st century, humanity has final reached for the stars and established an off-world colony in the system of Tau Ceti, only to discover that man's greatest enemy is still man.

On the colony world of Demeter, ADF power-armored troopers and their Parr scouts fight a desperate, covert war against invading corporate mercenaries.

Even in the vastness of space, there is no room for lasting peace.

Published: February 19, 2017
Publisher: eSpec Books
Imprint: AGM Publication
Editors:

Greg Schauer

Cover Artists:

Mike McPhail

Genres:

Sci Fi, Sci Fi - Military

Tags:

author - american, format - anthology, format - audiobook, format - book, format - paperback, format - shared universe, where - spaceship, who - occupation - soldier, who - occupation - warrior

Tropes: Alien Artifacts, Space Battles, Training
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters
Tropes: Alien Artifacts, Space Battles, Training
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters

About the Author

Story-engineer and trench-author Mike McPhail is best known as the editor of the award-winning Defending The Future (DTF) series of military science fiction anthologies.

He is also the owner and chief artist of McP Digital Graphics, a web-based company specializing in cover art and layout, interior illustrations, and technical consulting. Their primary customers are small- and medium-press publishers, and individuals just starting out. In 2014, he cofounded eSpec Books with wife Danielle Ackley-McPhail and friend Greg Schauer.

Last, but most importantly, as a member of the Military Writers Society of America, he is dedicated to helping his fellow service members (and deserving civilians) in their efforts to become authors, as well as supporting related organizations in their efforts to help those \"who have given their all for us.\"

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