Vanguard Annihilation

Paragon Space, Book 3

By: Jarom Strong

Narrated by: Jeff Harding

A thrilling military space opera adventure

It looks like I started a rebellion.

And the only way to end it… is to burn this empire to the ground.

I tighten my grip on the pistol at my side, as my fleet closes in on the vast space station. The Paragon took my home from me. Now I’m going to take it back.

I never wanted to be a leader. But when my crew fought off an army of vanguard shock troops and flesh-eating rippers, we sparked a rebellion. And that rebellion spread like wildfire across the stars.

A lot of dangerous people want to see the Paragon fall. Smugglers, pirates, mercenaries… They’re ruthless and divided but they have one thing in common—they seem to think I’m in charge.

As the Paragon’s authority falters and even deadlier enemies try to seize control, can I forge a band of outlaws into a force that can topple an empire?

There’s no going back for me now. I was made for war. Still, I always hoped I could be more than a killer. Always dreamed that the galaxy could be free. But if I want to see that future, I have to win this fight. I have to become the monster they created. One last time…

An absolutely thrilling science-fiction adventure of tension, intrigue and hard-hitting action, the Paragon Space series is perfect for fans of James S.A. Corey, Marko Kloos and Craig Alanson.

©2025 Jarom Strong (P)2025 Second Sky, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Critic reviews

“Compelling and vivid… A high-powered, electric story… will keep military SF fans reading!” Jeremy Szal, author of Stormblood

“Heists, super-soldiers, monsters, mysteries, there’s something for everyone here… with a verve and energy that sweeps you along.” M.R. Carey, bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts