Synopses & Reviews
Andromeda McKee rebuilt her life in the violent embrace of the Legion of the Damned in the days when cyborgs were first being introduced. Now she must choose between her conscience and her desire for vengeance...
In a different world, Lady Catherine Cat” Carletto would never have left her pampered life behind. But when Princess Ophelia became Empress Ophelia in a coup that claimed the lives of the princesss brother and all who supported him, including the Carletto family, Cat had to hideor die.
She became Legionnaire Andromeda McKee, and now shes a battle-scarred veteran who knows how to kill.
Summoned to Earth to receive the Imperial Order of Merit from the empress herself, Andromeda learns that she isnt the sole surviving Carlettoher uncle Rex is not only still alive but also the leader of a resistance group determined to overthrow Ophelia.
Caught up in a web of intrigue, Andromeda realizes that the moment is coming when her revenge will be at hand. But will she be able to act, or will she be betrayed by those she has come to trust?
Review
“When it comes to military science fiction, William Dietz can run with the best.”—Steve Perry, author of
The Ramal Extraction
Praise for the Legion of the Damned novels
“Dietz expertly jumps from one theater of combat to another.”—Publishers Weekly
“A superb, action-packed thriller...[a] terrific tale.”—Midwest Book Review
“A tough, moving novel of future warfare.”—David Drake, author of the Hammers Slammers series
“Dietzs expertise in matters of mayhem is second to none.”—The Oregonian
Review
“When it comes to military science fiction, William Dietz can run with the best.”—Steve Perry, author of
The Ramal Extraction
Praise for the Legion of the Damned novels
“Dietz expertly jumps from one theater of combat to another.”—Publishers Weekly
“A superb, action-packed thriller...[a] terrific tale.”—Midwest Book Review
“A tough, moving novel of future warfare.”—David Drake, author of the Hammers Slammers series
“Dietzs expertise in matters of mayhem is second to none.”—The Oregonian
Review
“Filled with intrigue, danger, and page-turning battle sequences.”—
SF Signal “Andromeda McKee is one hell of a heroine. Dietz is a rarity among male science fiction authors: He can write a steely, badass female protagonist without making her seem unreasonably stoic…If you dont root for ‘the Steel Bitch, I just dont know what to do with you.”—RT Book Reviews
Praise for Andromedas Fall:
“[Recommended] for readers who enjoy military fiction, science fiction, action, and strong female characters.”—Fresh Fiction
“[Andromedas Fall features] a likeable protagonist, a ruthless villain, and enough surprises and pounding action to propel the reader forward.”—SF Signal
“Full of action and suspense.”—Elitist Book Reviews
Review
Praise for the Legion of the Damned novels
“When it comes to military science fiction, William Dietz can run with the best.”—Steve Perry, author of The Ramal Extraction
“Dietzs expertise in matters of mayhem is second to none.”—The Oregonian
“A tough, moving novel of future warfare.”—David Drake, author of The General series
Synopsis
National bestselling author William C. Dietz returns with Andromeda McKee, a woman who rebuilt her life in the violent embrace of the Legion of the Damned in the days when cyborgs were first being introduced... In a different world, Lady Catherine Cat” Carletto would never have left her pampered life behind. But when Princess Ophelia became Empress Ophelia in a coup that claimed the lives of the princesss brother and all who supported him, including the Carletto family, Cat had to hideor die.
She became Legionnaire Andromeda McKee, and now shes a battle-scarred veteran who knows how to kill. And when shes summoned to Earth to receive the Imperial Order of Merit from the Empress herself, Andromeda realizes that the moment is coming when her revenge will be at hand
Synopsis
Hundreds of years in the future, much has changed. Advances in medicine, technology, and science abound. Humanity has gone to the stars, found alien life, and established an empire. But some things never change...
All her life, Lady Catherine CarlettoCathas lived for the next party, the next lover, the next expensive toy. Until, in a bloodthirsty power grab, Imperial Princess Ophelia and her cadre of synth assassins murder her brother, the emperor, and go on to purge the galaxy of his friends and alliesincluding Cats family.
Now Cat is on the run. And, like countless others before her, she finds sanctuary among the most dangerous of societys misfitsthe Legion. Cat becomes Andromeda McKee: a woman with a missionto bring down Empress Opheliaor die trying.
Synopsis
The all-new, thrilling conclusion to the Legion of the Damned series from the national bestselling author of When Duty Calls.
Earth has fallen. And the men, women, and cyborgs of the Confederacy must dig deep within their warrior hearts to make one final stand against an alien aggressor...
On a rim world, Captain Antonio Santana is reunited with diplomat Christine Vanderveen to protect the severely wounded Ramanthian Queen, who has fled there to avoid assassination. And they'll risk everything to save the Confederacy, billions of lives-and their future together.
About the Author
William C. Dietz is the bestselling author of more than forty novels, some of which have been translated into German, Russian, and Japanese. He grew up in the Seattle area, served as a medic with the Navy and Marine Corps, graduated from the University of Washington, and has been employed as a surgical technician, college instructor, and television news writer, director, and producer. Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Dietz served as director of public relations and marketing for an international telephone company. He and his wife live near Gig Harbor, Washington.
His recent Legion of the Damned novels include Andromeda's Fall, A Fighting Chance, When Duty Calls, and When All Seems Lost.