Monuments to the US War between the States romanticized the notion of the Confederacy. While these monuments came down early in the twenty-first century, it did not signal the end to the romantic ideas people held about the war, nor the existence of white supremacy. In the near future, Civil War reenactment events are still held, and, other than fist fights and drunken brawls, have been mostly violence-free. Until now. When Jenn’s employer is granted a contract at the country’s largest Civil War reenactment, she and the other managers, Paul, Jack, Mari, and Clarence, have to make some tough calls. Across the country, the event’s promoter and his main sponsor, a popular evangelical preacher, make plans for an event no one will soon forget. Thrown together, along with unlikely girlfriends, a doting congregant, and an unstable redneck, the characters are in for a deadly day of monumental terror. PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR’S PREVIOUS NOVEL, BLM-PD: REVENGE WAS INEVITABLE: “I was captivated immediately. The characters are fleshed out (we all know a KJ and a Queen) the fast pace keeps you engaged all the way through and—without giving away anything—it’s satisfying to see karma in action." “BLM-PD is a page turner! Great characters, vivid visuals & writing that brings emotions. Love the book and the fact that it also provides real-life examples of what is happening in our world today. LOVE the female perspective through leadership, intelligence, resilience, friendship & power." "This book [BLM-PD] kept me engaged from the very start to the very end. It left me wanting more.”
WOMEN WILL LEAD THE REVOLUTION In the not too distant future, the US has been taken over by white nationalists, and the institutionalized racism that has underscored the country's entire history has once again been codified. California has seceded from the US, and a band of strong women plan to start the next civil was following the brutal death of their friend at the hands of the police. This is BLM-PD GET TO KNOW THESE UNFORGETTABLE WOMEN: KJ: A tech genius tired of being passed over for less-qualified white men, she decides to lead a revolution by hacking her company's defense files. What she finds leads her first towards revenge. Beast: AKA Jennifer, has it all: a good job, a hot bod, amazing hair, and a loving girlfriend. But she's angry. When her friend is murdered by a racist cop, she's ready to jump into a plot for vengeance. Queen: Dreadlocked and regal, Queen AKA Marilena, is as deadly with her MuyThai as she is with her Kukri knife. "Provocative. Glaring. Brilliant!" - AP Like most African American men, Myron J. Clifton received "the talk" from his elders, instructing him on how to survive interactions with the police. He has heard the stories of police brutality, terror, and abuse of power from close family and friends. A prolific writer, Clifton was inspired by his experiences in the current American racial environment, and at this intersection of race, gender, a women, and interest in the intersection of race, gender, and politics, he has written this manuscript, his first novel; part one of the BLM-PD story.
Is all this talk of blood, sacrifices, death, and mutilation really necessary? Perhaps all these primitive, barbaric ways of man trying to deal with his predicament is just thatprimitive and barbaric. Furthermore, is man in a real dilemma or is it a fabricated tale of deluded individuals we deem as prophets? Clifton Briscoe tackles this question head on in an expose that gives answers on how we got into this situation and what the answer had to be. This treatise is not preachy. It tells a story. It is a story of people grappling with age -old questions and finding real, meaningful answers. Their stories are links that chronicle a history with an inevitable conclusion. The finale is both wildly dramatic and full of revelation and common sense. It had to be. In Part II, Briscoe shows that the ramifications of these spectacular events of two thousand years ago have not been abated. Actually, there is a groundswell in the reaction to this bloody scene! It can never be stopped!
Fresh hate is fuel," Alerio whispered.Groaning with agony from the pain in his tortured body, he struggled to get the tunic over his head. Reluctantly, Hektor handed him the armor and Senior Tribune Sisera added. "They wanted someone to die this night. I'm only fulfilling their wish."Outside the tent, Alerio scooped a bucket of water from the barrel and carried it to Phobos. Picking up on his master's mood, the stallion danced sideways in anticipation of combat. The frantic movements reminded Alerio of lessons from his youth. "You're right," he uttered to the horse. "Never allow your temper to rule your emotions. And never temper your revenge with passion or compassion."Under the influence of the memory, the Legion officer's breathing calmed, and his mind settled.Once the stallion had enough water, Alerio tossed the bucket in the direction of the barrel and mounted the beast. A moment later, man and horse trotted away from the supply depot.Alerio neither rushed Phobos nor reined him in. Rather, he allowed the animal to move at a steady pace towards the Consuls' headquarters. Senior Tribune Sisera could have delayed the retribution, but honor demanded the killing take place before sunrise.Welcome to 256 B.C.Uncertain Honor is book #16 in the Clay Warrior Stories seriesWarning, this the seasonal mid-Republic Legion, not the fulltime Imperial Legion, and it is messy.I am J. Clifton Slater and I write military adventure both future and ancient. Other books by J. Clifton SlaterHistorical Adventure - 'Clay Warrior Stories' series#1 Clay Legionary#2 Spilled Blood#3 Bloody Water#4 Reluctant Siege#5 Brutal Diplomacy#6 Fortune Reigns#7 Fatal Obligation#8 Infinite Courage#9 Deceptive Valor#10 Neptune's Fury#11 Unjust Sacrifice#12 Muted Implications #13 Death Caller#14 Rome's Tribune#15 Deranged Sovereignty#16 Uncertain HonorFantasy - 'Terror & Talons' series#1 Hawks of the Sorcerer Queen#2 Magic and the Rage of IntentMilitary Science Fiction - 'Call Sign Warlock' series#1 Op File Revenge#2 Op File Treason#3 Op File SanctionMilitary Science Fiction - 'Galactic Council Realm' series#1 On Station#2 On Duty#4 On Guard#5 On Point
Alerio hurled the spear. Immediately regretting the loss of his second weapon, he prayed."Nenia, Goddess of Death, if it's my time, come for me quickly."Attacking a pair of long spears with his short dagger was going to hurt and add to Alerio's collection of combat scars. And only leave him injured, if Fortūna smiled on him. If not? That's why he prayed to the other Goddess.This should have been the easiest, most luxurious duty a heavy infantryman could ever imagine. It didn't turn out that way and, at the moment, he regretted throwing the spear.Welcome to January 263 B.C.Fatal Obligation is book #7 in the Clay Warrior Stories series. These are the adventures of Alerio Sisera, Corporal of the Republic's Legions, Weapons Instructor, experienced Raider, Combat Rower, and protégé of a powerful Roman Senator. The Clay Warrior Stories are deeply researched historical fiction combined with high adventure. There are no dragons, wizards, or magic spells. Just blades and men skilled in the art of war, living in a time when empires clashed. An era when death rode on the edge of sharp steel and only the lucky or the good walked away from a fight.J. Clifton Slater writes Military Adventure both Future and AncientClay Warrior Stories seriesClay LegionarySpilled BloodBloody WaterReluctant SiegeBrutal DiplomacyFortune ReignsFatal ObligationCall Sign Warlock seriesOp File RevengeOp File TreasonOp File SanctionGalactic Council Realm seriesOn StationOn DutyOn GuardOn PointShort StorySerpent Circles
Savage Birthright is the plight of Princes, usurpers, and those who inherit the burdens of powerful fathers. When extortion draws Alerio Sisera to an Illyrian capital, the Legion officer finds an old adversary who needs his help, a poison kiss from a masked woman during a street festival, and a city full of people who want him dead. From a Prince who needs to prepare for the trials of ascension, to a Priestess who wants to be Queen, Savage Birthright throws Battle Commander Alerio Sisera into a nest of vipers with no way out. Welcome to 252 B.C. Other books by J. Clifton Slater Historical Adventure - 'Clay Warrior Stories' series #1 Clay Legionary #2 Spilled Blood #3 Bloody Water #4 Reluctant Siege #5 Brutal Diplomacy #6 Fortune Reigns #7 Fatal Obligation #8 Infinite Courage #9 Deceptive Valor #10 Neptune's Fury #11 Unjust Sacrifice #12 Muted Implications #13 Death Caller #14 Rome's Tribune #15 Deranged Sovereignty #16 Uncertain Honor #17 Tribune's Oath Fantasy - 'Terror & Talons' series #1 Hawks of the Sorcerer Queen #2 Magic and the Rage of Intent Military Science Fiction - 'Call Sign Warlock' series #1 Op File Revenge #2 Op File Treason #3 Op File Sanction Military Science Fiction - 'Galactic Council Realm' series #1 On Station #2 On Duty #4 On Guard
Victorian House of the Damned In this urban ghost story, two young boys attempt to rescue a cousin who has disappeared into a vacant Oakland house, but is she already damned? On the Job Review It's tough for an ex-con to get a job, so when the perfect one as a nursing home worker comes along for Brett, the pressure is on to impress his boss and deliver results. Census Takers Being a census counter has always been dangerous work, but this year-kick it up a notch. Someone doesn't want the true report! Soul Harvesters Cloned in a distant galaxy for a single purpose, has this pair of extraterrestrials found a small blue planet whose residents won't miss their souls? Message From God Space explorers react when God calls for help, but will the humans on Earth care to answer? An Evangelical Makes It To Heaven An irreverent look at what's really behind those pearly gates for a white evangelical minister. We Couldn't Be Heroes This African American urban paranormal short story answers the question: What would become of Black men who reveal their supernatural powers during their US military service?
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