Forged in Blood, Michael Z. Williamson
Forged in Blood, Michael Z. Williamson
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Forged in Blood

Author: Michael Z. Williamson

Narrator: Eric Jason Martin

Unabridged: 14 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/18/2021


Synopsis

Warriors and soldiers tied together throughout time and space.

From the distant past to the far future, those who carry the sword rack up commendations for bravery. They are men and women who, like the swords they carry, have been forged in blood. These are their stories.

In medieval Japan, a surly ronin is called upon to defend a village against a thieving tax collector who soon finds out it's not wise to anger an old, tired man. In the ugliest fighting in the Pacific Theater, an American sergeant and a Japanese lieutenant must face each other, and themselves. A former US Marine chooses sides with outnumbered Indonesian refugees against an invading army from Java. When her lover is stolen by death, a sergeant fighting on a far-flung world vows vengeance that will become legendary. And, when a planet fragments in violent chaos, seven Freeholders volunteer to help protect another nation's embassy against a horde.

Featuring all-new stories by Michael Z. Williamson, Larry Correia, Tom Kratman, Tony Daniel, Micahel Massa, Peter Grant, John F. Holmes, and many more.

About Michael Z. Williamson

Michael Z. Williamson is retired military, having served twenty-five years in the US Army and the US Air Force. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Desert Fox. Williamson is a state-ranked competitive shooter in combat rifle and combat pistol. He has consulted on military matters, weapons, and disaster preparedness for Discovery Channel and Outdoor Channel productions, and is editor-at-large for Survivalblog, which has 300,000 weekly readers. In addition, Williamson tests and reviews firearms and gear for manufacturers. Williamson's books set in his Freehold Universe include Freehold, The Weapon, The Rogue, Better to Beg Forgiveness . . ., Do Unto Others . . ., and When Diplomacy Fails . . .. He is also the author of the time-travel novel A Long Time Until Now, as well as The Hero-the latter written in collaboration with New York Times bestselling author John Ringo. Williamson was born in England, raised in Liverpool and Toronto, Canada, and now resides in Indianapolis with his children.


Reviews

Goodreads review by William on September 11, 2017

I normally wouldn't rate an anthology so highly. There are always a few stories that are weaker than the others. I don't feel that way about this one. This is about the history of a sword. Not a sword of kings, but a sword of warriors. The construction of the anthology is so clever and tight. Bah. I'm g......more

Goodreads review by Michael on January 25, 2019

This book is marketed as a series of stories set in the Freehold universe. While that is true what really ties these stories together is a sword. This sword which was first forged before the birth of Christ has developed a sentience of it's own. Many warriors and soldiers will own this sword and eac......more

Goodreads review by Joel on September 11, 2017

Hit me right in the feels. Normally I avoid shared or guest universe anthologies but as a loyal reader of Mad Mike I gave it a shot. Was impressed with how each author kept the storyline moving while retaining so much individual character. Even Tony Daniel who I had sworn to never read again after h......more

Goodreads review by Jeffrey on April 18, 2021

A group of short stories by different authors about a sword. A living, possessed blade. Not all of them are great short stories but many of them are. And the sword makes a journey from 3rd century Asia to fighting boarding actions on starships. And I love the way the editor/author finished the story......more