Forged in Battle

By: Marc Alan Edelheit

Narrated by: Daniel Wisniewski

Captain Jaxon Steele never expected his first command to throw him into the heart of a raging storm....

On a routine diplomatic mission, Steele's ship is orbiting a war-torn planet when the entire system erupts in rebellion. Missiles smash into Ranger's shields. Communications are jammed. Enemy warships are closing in fast....

Ranger is an advanced destroyer—fast, stealthy, and armed to the teeth—but she wasn't built for heavy fighting and a rebel battleship would tear her to shreds. Steele will need all his trickery and tactical genius to survive the first strike.

But survival is not enough. A vast enemy fleet is lurking somewhere in the system. Only Ranger can locate it and prevent a catastrophic defeat.

Steele knows his duty. He begins a deadly game of hunter and hunted across the rebel system, knowing that any mistake will be his last. Can his leadership, daring, and resolve turn the tide of the war?

Packed with high-stakes space combat, breathtaking tension, and jaw-dropping twists, Forged in Battle is a military science fiction adventure perfect for fans of David Weber's Honor Harrington series and James S. A. Corey's The Expanse.

©2024 Marc Edelheit (P)2024 Tantor Media

I have work tomorrow

Marc does it again, another book that sucks you in and keeps you awake at night till you finish. cant wait for the next one

Great start to new series by Marc Edelheit

Great novel only enhanced by the narration of Daniel Wisniewski. Definitely worth the credit and one that I will be going back to from time to time. Here is my vote for making this an extended series with many more great tales.

Action packed story

Great listen and entertaining from the jump! Cant wait to listen to the next one.

A cosmic warfare classic!

A great first volume of a terrific new series. Can’t wait for the 2nd book already!

Attention grabbing action with twists and turns while building a world for a new series!

Wow! I have enjoyed many of Marc's series and this one did not disappoint! The setting is well done for the first book in a new series. The world is created and explained as part of the action and without a half (or more) of a book. The action kicks off quickly and doesn't stop! Twists and turns abound and you are left guessing through the very end! I also love the attention to detail that makes the world come to life and seem real even though it is based in a futuristic space setting. Great start to a new series and also really enjoyed the narration performance. I can't wait for the next book!

forged in battle

what a great book. underdog against many and keeps on going. keep the good books coming

Crazy Good!!

This tale is exceptional! The characters are built in depth and very human. The underlying story of spaceship command while operating at the fringe of empire in the time of crisis is first rate. One can’t help but live WITH Captain Steele and his highly trained crew as the excellent narration expertly weaves the engrossing narrative.

Every MAE tale is very much worth the read but this rises as one of, if not THE top MAE story shared to date. Put your life on hold and give it a try and enjoy the escape!