Fire Mission I: Bagédaan
Metaphor Publications, Inc. is happy to offer the first in the “Fire Mission!” fantasy novel series! Set at the end of Menelon's Great War, Bagédaan is complete with active links to entries in Menelon’s online wiki, giving the reader access to maps, background information, cut scenes, and more, all fleshing out the battle space, and the fantasy world of Menelon.
Like all our fantasy novel series, it provides a new way to immerse yourself in the the "pain and anguish," of the war torn world, and the "friendships and brotherhoods that evolve" among the Golden Dawn crew so many fantasy readers have grown to love. The problem is…
Nobody expects them to live. But everybody wants them to win.
From the story: Entering the City
“McKinnis, go topside and see what stirs. If it’s clear, tap on the cover.”
She nodded and turned to climb the ladder—his first real combat decision. He could be sending the girl to a tortured existence in a breeding camp. That was where the Confederacy sent all women capable of bearing young. Training had forced the words out of his mouth before his conscience could make him hesitate.
He tried to tell himself that such orders would get easier, but he knew it was a lie. When it became comfortable to send people off to die, he would be no more human than the enemy he was here to fight. Wound tighter than a lute string, he didn’t relax until a tap came from the street.
From the story: The Mutiny
It was an hour before dawn when Mate Wright, ex-Marine NCO, came over to where Ensign West and Commander Finway were talking quietly with Wil and Chief Westman.
“Sir, I’ve got some bad news,” he said quietly. “I only brought twenty through with me. The rest and the last team all turned back. I think they’re planning on stealin’ the ship, sir.”
Wil felt his heart jump up into his throat. Isac swore quietly.
“Limey bastards!” Harry Westman groused. “An’ I had all my books on that leaky tub.” Like Wil, Harry had served as a cabin boy. In his case, to a Naval line captain. Unfortunately, his captain hadn’t bothered to teach him to read, so Harry couldn’t pass the exams to get into OCS. Nevertheless, he’d had taken it upon himself to learn.
John West’s eyebrow shot up.
Wil started to chuckle, despite himself. Here they were, stranded in the middle of an enemy depot, surrounded by several thousand troops, and his chief was worried about his school supplies.
Here's what other readers have already said about this first entry in our Fire Mission fantasy novel series:
"What sets apart this novella from others is that as clearly mentioned from the beginning of the book, this is just the introductory piece and reader's interface if I can call it like this to a very well thought through and portrayed parallel universe. Everyone reading the book will understand exactly what I am referring to. This is the first battle of many that come after years and years of The Great War, a battle that is lost even before it started, to win back the lost city of Bagédaan from its occupants. Fast paced and intense, with lots of details within and beyond the book, it is definitely one of the very promising fantasy series." ---Brianna
"A total David & Goliath story, David being of course the young Capt. Terrell and his merry band of misfits and Goliath being the epic battle that they are about to face. The author really gets you to feel every nuance of the story, all the pain and anguish, the fear, the loss and at the same time he lifts your spirit with the friendships and brotherhoods that evolve throughout the book. The final scene is very touching and it brought home to us the reality that its not the winning that’s important its the road you took to get to it and the people that you met on that road. Thank you Mr. Matson and please get busy on the next one, I can’t wait!!" ---LHarrison
Join the crew for this winner take all battle at the last coastal stronghold of the Confederation.
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