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Human Empire (The Human Legion Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Tim C. Taylor (Author), Ian Whates (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 525 ratings

Humans are weak. Despised.

The only way to earn respect in this galaxy is to fight and win…

a Human Empire.


Five centuries ago, Earth sold a million children into slavery. This is their descendants’ story of the fight for humanity everywhere.


2569 A.D. Battered but not beaten, the Human Legion follows the trail set for them by the mysterious Night Hummers in their quest for allies and assets.

But first, the Legion has changed and must ask itself anew: What is the Legion for? Who shall be its leader?

In the fourth of the bestselling seven-book series, journey to distant planets, experience holy war, hatred, and distorted love as the Human Legion attempts to carve out its own empire amidst the chaos of civil war.

You will not journey alone: alien eyes are watching…


Join the Legion! With over 175,000 copies sold so far, the Legion still needs YOU to join the fight for freedom. Enlist today!

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    The Human Legion
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HUMAN LEGION UNIVERSE TITLES
The Human Legion (completed)by Tim C. Taylor and Ian Whates1. Marine Cadet2. Indigo Squad3. Renegade Legion4. Human Empire5. War Against the White Knights6. The Battle of Earth Pt.1: Endgame7. The Battle of Earth Pt.2: RestartBonus. The Battle of Cairo (novelette exclusive to legionaries joining the Legion at humanlegion.com)
The Sleeping Legion (completed)by J.R. Handley0. The Demons of Kor-Lir (prequel novella)1. The Legion Awakes2. Fortress Beta City3. Operation Breakout4. Insurgency: SpartikaBonus. No Marine Left Behind (novelette exclusive to legionaries joining the Legion at humanlegion.com)
Revenge Squad (ongoing)by Tim C. Taylor0. After War (prequel)1. Hurt U Back2. Second StrikeBonus. Damage Unlimited (novelette exclusive to legionaries joining the Legion at humanlegion.com)
The Reality War (completed)by Tim C. Taylor1. The Slough of Despond2. The City of Destruction
CHIMERA COMPANYWarhammer 40,000 meets Star Wars in this binge-worthy sci-fi adventure series from Theogony Books.1. The Fall of Rho-Torkis - Feb 5th, 2021.2. Operation Redeal - Mar 12th, 2021.3. Department 9 - Spring 2021.4. Smuggler Queen - Spring 2021.5. Title to be Confirmed - Summer 2021.Chimera Company PrequelsPrequel Season Alpha: Lord Khallini (the Militia) - download from humanlegion.comPrequel Season Beta: The Irisur Incident (the Legion) - Free to legionaries who Join the Legion at humanlegion.comPrequel Season Gamma: The Phantom's Heart (Smugglers' Guild) - TBAThe Hero of Azoth Zol (Special Missions Executive) - available from Backblast Area Clear anthology, which also features a Nebula Award finalist story by Richard Fox.
Other Human Legion Universe Stories
  • Welcome Home, Janissary - in the anthologies Further Conflicts and Total Conflict
  • The President's Son - in the anthology The Empire at War box set: British Military Science Fiction
  • Hill 435 - in the anthology Conflicts & Crises

ALSO BY TIM C. TAYLOR
In Mark Wandrey & Chris Kennedy's Four Horsemen Universe.Chronological story order.
  1. Thrill Addict - bonus novelette for legionaries signed up at humanlegion.com
  2. Midnight Diplomacy - in the anthology Tales from the Lyons Den
  3. Contract Fulfilled - in the anthology For a Few Credits More
  4. The Midnight Sun (Omega War novel)
  5. Endless Night (Guild Wars novel)
  6. The Dark Before the Light (Guild Wars novel)
  7. One Minute to Midnight with Chris Kennedy and Charles E. Gannon (Guild Wars novel)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B016DFON4O
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Legion Publications
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
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  • Book 4 of 7 ‏ : ‎ The Human Legion
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    Ian Whates is a writer and editor of science fiction, fantasy, and occasionally horror. He is the author of seven novels (four space opera and three urban fantasy with steampunk overtones), the co-author of two more (military SF), has seen sixty-odd of his short stories published in a variety of venues, and is responsible for editing around thirty anthologies.

    His work has been shortlisted for the Philip K Dick Award and twice for BSFA Awards. His novel Pelquin’s Comet, first in the Dark Angels sequence, was an Amazon UK #1 best seller, and he has seen his writing translated into Spanish, German, Hungarian, Czech and Greek. Ian served a term as a director of SFWA (the Science Fiction Writers of America) and is a director of the BSFA (the British Science Fiction Association) an organisation he chaired for five years.

    In 2006 Ian founded multiple award-winning independent publisher NewCon Press by accident, and he continues to puzzle over how the press now has 90-odd titles to its credit and counting.

    Ian lives in a quiet Cambridgeshire village with his partner, Helen, and a far-from-quiet cocker spaniel called Bundle.

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    JOIN THE LEGION! Human Legion Universe books have sold over 250,000 copies, but the Legion is still recruiting for new readers. Visit humanlegion.com today and join the Legion for exclusive book downloads to start your journey into the worlds of the Human Legion, Chimera Company, Sleeping Legion, and Four Horsemen Universe.

    Tim C. Taylor lives with his family in an ancient village in England. As a young boy in 1978, he encountered several mind-altering substances: Star Wars, Doctor Who, 2000AD, and Dungeons & Dragons. Consequently, he now writes science fiction novels for a living.

    Find him on the web at www.humanlegion.com or @TimCTaylor

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Customers enjoy this series and find the story engaging with plenty of action. One customer notes how the narrative flows well from book to book, while another highlights the fast-paced fleet and ground action. The book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer describing it as the best sci-fi writing in the series.

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Customers enjoy this series and find it fantastic, with one customer noting that it improves with each book.

"Really enjoy this series. Easy read but still plenty of twists and turns. Plus every plan they make goes off track, just like in life...." Read more

"...If you are a fan, Book 4 is the best to date in the series...." Read more

"Although the story gets complicated at times, it continues to be exciting and filled with tension...." Read more

"So so. Ok, but not an exceptional carry over in the series." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story of the book, which features plenty of action, with one customer noting its fast-paced fleet and ground action.

"Really enjoy this series. Easy read but still plenty of twists and turns. Plus every plan they make goes off track, just like in life...." Read more

"...If, however, you like fast paced fleet and ground action provided in an epic format--this offering does not disappoint...." Read more

"...The story is to good to be broken up in sections." Read more

"...find no trace of differing voices in the narrative and the story was as great as ever!!..." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a fine read, with one customer noting it is well edited and another describing it as the best sci-fi writing.

"Really enjoy this series. Easy read but still plenty of twists and turns. Plus every plan they make goes off track, just like in life...." Read more

"...The book is well edited (for an Indie offering) and has solid length. If you are a fan, Book 4 is the best to date in the series...." Read more

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  • RH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2015
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    Really enjoy this series. Easy read but still plenty of twists and turns. Plus every plan they make goes off track, just like in life. We must all learn to adapt.
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  • Lawboss
    4.0 out of 5 stars Plenty of Action
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
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    While each book may be read as a stand-alone offering, there are numerous characters and it takes a while to get back up to speed. The prologue helps. Book 4 has plenty of action and in that respect it does not disappoint. Some characters are 'short lived' and there is some frustration trying to keep up. The book is well edited (for an Indie offering) and has solid length. If you are a fan, Book 4 is the best to date in the series. If you are looking for a hard science, in-depth character development or social science fiction, this is offering is not your cup of tea. If, however, you like fast paced fleet and ground action provided in an epic format--this offering does not disappoint. I will purchase Book 5 in January.
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  • Jerry Mercer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015
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    Although the story gets complicated at times, it continues to be exciting and filled with tension. The many shifts of characters and settings gets confusing at times, but the main character's point of view carries the story through.
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    3.0 out of 5 stars So so. Ok, but not an exceptional carry ...
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016
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    So so. Ok, but not an exceptional carry over in the series.
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  • Bill Croy
    4.0 out of 5 stars I greatly enjoyed the series
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2018
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    I greatly enjoyed the series. I wait until the complete series is available as a set then order it. I like novels and not waiting for the next chapter of a serial. The story is to good to be broken up in sections.
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  • Amazonian God
    5.0 out of 5 stars A DEFINITE MUST BUY!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015
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    An outstanding addition to the Human Legion universe! I was hesitant at first when Tim Taylor brought on Ian Whates as a co-author, afraid it would change what made the series great. Luckily, try as I might, I could find no trace of differing voices in the narrative and the story was as great as ever!! I agree, it could've been longer, book five could come out tomorrow or we could find out that Hollywood came to their senses and was turning it into a movie, but.... otherwise it was fantastic. Overall, I whole heartedly give it five stars!!!
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  • Balldrich
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very well thought out characters who improve with each book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2016
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    The authors have developed a great set of characters who can hold the story line together. I have found that the story flows well from book to book without the usual skips and starts often found in other authors works. The story has enough unique technologies and events to hold your interest.
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  • Ande T
    5.0 out of 5 stars The plot thickens
    Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2015
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    The story continues, leaving a need for more and more. What happens next is obvious, but how is the general going to do it? I know that I can't wait to find out! This book has no obvious editing errors(I wish I was an early reader). It is an action story with few pauses for reflection. I loved it and obviously want more.
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  • Jim Dale
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Fight for Feedom
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 25, 2015
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    Full of action and suspense the story moves quickly through the worryof battles that look like being lost without dramatic intervention, covert operations, new weapon development. Gosh the excitement never dwindles. The political and emotional interaction between the characters is superb. The characters are well developed and there are so many I couldn't count them. In my 80+ years I have never become so engrossed in reading a story, it had me spellbound. What is particularly impressive is the realism created by the author when, unlike in most modern films, our heroes are also vulnerable to be shot or injured. How often do we think how silly it looks when the Bond like character can run through a hail of bullets without getting a scratch whist hitting an enemy with every shot from his revolver. Not so with this book and the realism dragged me into believing that I was there fighting with the Human Legion. I would recommend this series of books to anyone who likes excitement.
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  • Guy Marc GAGNE
    4.0 out of 5 stars Onwards and upwards
    Reviewed in Canada on May 22, 2016
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    Another fine book in the saga
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    Entertaining and pertinent/consequential to the story line
    Military SF at it's finest, that is - not strictly blood n guts and ray guns!
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  • Michael
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in Australia on August 10, 2021
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    An excellent series of books. Enjoyed reading the progression of the heroes from Cadets to leaders of troops fighting a common foe.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2015
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    It is very entertaining.
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  • P@
    4.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2016
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    A good story, plot well crafted. I read the initial episode as a freebee on Amazon and paid for the following titles to follow the story through. The tale is a good one although the telling can be a little facile at times and proves a curious mix of British cultural reference seemingly pitched at an American audience (or at least in the style of a would-be Hollywood screenplay). None the less, I would recommend the series as an enjoyable and engrossing escape - I will certainly read the subsequent titles for pleasure as much as curiosity.
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