Guardian Randal Scott faces the grim reality that his friend and former comrade, Jarius Ford, may be enduring brutal torture or may have already met a tragic fate.
Randy’s heart aches to secure Jarius’ freedom or mete out justice in his name. However, he finds himself in a moral quandary. The perpetrators responsible for Jarius’ abduction are products of the Commonwealth Defense Force’s (CDF) sins, scarred souls seeking retribution. Their leader, Zataldra, carries her own traumatic past as a survivor of heinous atrocities committed by the CDF. The thought of destroying this new enemy troubles Randy’s conscience, yet with an impending bloodbath looming, he may have no alternative.
Complicating Randy’s already stressful life is the return of his onetime lover, Private Akane Sugimori. Her presence strains his rekindled relationship with Stacie Spencer and forces him to question where his affections lie. Which woman truly holds his heart? It’s something he must figure out while also contending with the pressures of serving in the CDF.
As the Commonwealth teeters on the brink of annihilation at the hands of its newest foe, emotions reach a fever pitch, bonds are tested, and the fate of countless lives hangs in the balance.
Experience the gripping penultimate chapter of the adult science-fiction series Wars of the New Humanity.
This book includes a recap of the previous two, making it easy for new readers to catch up and dive into the story.
"Michael J. Brooks creates a thought-provoking story that hosts a wide range of characters; each with their own special abilities and interests. His insertion of ethical and political reflections will especially appeal to readers seeking more than just military-style battle encounters, while his ability to build just the right amount of tension, then juxtapose it with psychological growth and new directions, keeps the plot vivid and unexpectedly fluid."
"This book, Republic Shattered: Sins of Before, has what great books entail: action, adventure, surprises, and love. This is an amazing and interesting science fiction novel, beautifully and intricately crafted, and is indeed worth the read, I must say."
"With succinct prose, Brooks weaves a layered and intriguing plot, treating me to intergalactic politics, futuristic technology, warfare, love affairs, action, adventure, thrills, and a dynamic and fascinating cast. The elaborate depictions that often created a vivid sense of movement and atmosphere made the novel cinematic. Brooks uses refreshing and well-paced dialogue, alongside a depth to the storyline that brings out the emotions and complex traits of the cast. This allowed me to connect with them and understand their conflicts in a morally complex universe. This is an incredible third installment."
