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The Legion Awakes (The Sleeping Legion Book 1) Kindle Edition

by J.R. Handley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 522 ratings

They were called the Human Marine Corps, but their cause was never humanity’s.

Until the Sleeper awoke…


A century ago, all but two members of Lance Scipio’s unit were executed for bringing dishonor to his regiment.

Now he is woken into a strange new time, and tasked with whipping into shape the worst squad of misfits in the entire Human Marine Corps.

THE PRICE OF FAILURE: DEATH!


2565AD. Tranquility-4 near the frontier of the White Knight Empire. Guided by mysterious orders, the authorities at the Human Marine Corps base of Beta City thaw Lance Scipio. In 2441, an entire Marine company was executed with the exception of Captain Grimgerde and Sergeant Lance Scipio, the usual punishment for running in the face of the enemy. But these two were preserved… as if the future required them.

Scipio is not expected to escape execution for long, but he has been given a slim chance. For a Marine, a chance can be all that’s needed to change the fate of worlds…


Second Edition
Now includes the bonus standalone novelette, No Marine Left Behind...


2568AD. Marines down behind enemy lines. Only the hardiest and most cunning stand any chance of survival.
Has Sashala Kraevoi got what it takes?
Take a deep breath, strap in, and prepare to find out...

No Marine Left Behind is set between the events of the first two Sleeping Legion novels, and during the events of the Human Legion novel, Renegade Legion. You don't need to have read any of those novels to enjoy the novelette. The audiobook edition of The Legion Awakes includes the bonus novelette.


The Sleeping Legion is an action-filled sequence of military science fiction novels set in the worlds of the hit Human Legion series by Tim C. Taylor, which has sold 200,000 copies across 18 novels. The completed series consists of four novels and one prequel novella. All are available in audio, paperback and eBook editions.

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    The Sleeping Legion
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01N6IB0GH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Legion Publications
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 334 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Sleeping Legion
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 522 ratings

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J.R. Handley is a pseudonym for a family writing team. He is a veteran infantry sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division and the 28th Infantry Division. His family is the kind of crazy that interprets his insanity into cogent English. He writes the sci-fi while they proofread it. The sergeant is a two-time combat veteran of the late unpleasantness in Mesopotamia where he was wounded, likely doing something stupid. He started writing military science fiction as part of a therapy program suggested by his doctor, and hopes to entertain you while he attempts to excise his demons through these creative endeavors. In addition to being just another dysfunctional veteran, he is a stay-at-home parent, avid reader and all-around nerd. Luckily for him, his family joins him in his fandom nerdalitry.

Our web page is www.jrhandley.com.

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Customers enjoy this well-written military sci-fi book, with one review highlighting its realistic small infantry tactics. The story features fast-paced action and compelling character interactions, and customers appreciate the book's pace. While the writing style receives positive feedback, one customer notes it can get repetitive.

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18 customers mention "Enjoyment"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, with one mentioning it's a fantastic way to spend an evening.

"...A good book such as this one is a fantastic way to spend an evening, or a week and a half if you are a slower reader... We won't judge...." Read more

"...I have read books 1 & 2 and, they are definitely worth the read! Keep them coming!" Read more

"...person and I don't care the two series are very entertaining and enjoyable. I am happy to give this book and the series a 5 star rating." Read more

"...Legion series on a recomndation from a friend and was pleasently surprised by the book...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing style"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as well-written military sci-fi with gritty elements, and one customer specifically notes its realistic portrayal of small infantry tactics.

"...I was very pleasantly surprised how very well written it was and have continued reading the other books from JR Handley...." Read more

"This is well written military sci-fi, with a host of characters and interesting, well defined aliens...." Read more

"...Moreover, I greatly appreciated how he showed, not only the use of battlefield tactics, but how soldiers and leaders develop them...." Read more

"...I thought it was well written and creative characters made the reading quite enjoyable. (gmc 2/13/17)" Read more

8 customers mention "Storyline"6 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one customer describing it as fast-paced and action-packed.

"...I'm into the series, it's gets a bit repetitive but there's plenty of action." Read more

"You get to be there as the Legion slowly comes to life in this gripping story!..." Read more

"...The plot dont make sense. And the "main" charachter is only in about 50% of the novel. No explanation for how or why things are...." Read more

"...far, cause I have not finished reading your story, it's one of the good stories, but no need to say more...." Read more

6 customers mention "Storytelling"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling of the book, with one mentioning how well it works in an engrossing narrative, while another appreciates the universe building.

"...This book has it in spades. Everything just works well in an engrossing story that reminds you that real life chores can wait...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book for its characters and universe building. I cannot wait to read what happens next...." Read more

"...were well thought out, and to see how a world and everything was created was a real pleasure...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the book and its follow-on...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character interactions in the book.

"This is well written military sci-fi, with a host of characters and interesting, well defined aliens...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this book for its characters and universe building. I cannot wait to read what happens next...." Read more

"...I thought it was well written and creative characters made the reading quite enjoyable. (gmc 2/13/17)" Read more

"...The characters were well thought out, and to see how a world and everything was created was a real pleasure...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pace"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pace of the book, with one mentioning they read it without pause.

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"Excellent Grabs you real Fast a page turner and I can't put it down...I will be haunting/heckling for MORE well worth the pittance required for the..." Read more

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Customers find the pacing of the book tedious and repetitive, with one customer noting a lack of explanation for how events unfold.

"...I'm into the series, it's gets a bit repetitive but there's plenty of action." Read more

"...And the "main" charachter is only in about 50% of the novel. No explanation for how or why things are...." Read more

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  • EJ Reed
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty military scifi
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2020
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    Just like real life, not everyone survives. There is a certain sense of realism that combat vets put into their writing. This book has it in spades. Everything just works well in an engrossing story that reminds you that real life chores can wait. A good book such as this one is a fantastic way to spend an evening, or a week and a half if you are a slower reader... We won't judge. Enough review, I want to read the next book. You should as well.
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  • George N. Hadley Jr.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sleeping legion
    Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017
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    I am a U.S.M.C. Disabled vet. And I like to read just about anything to do with the service. I have read books 1 & 2 and, they are definitely worth the read! Keep them coming!
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  • Hugo R Martinez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable. You won't be disappointed.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017
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    I was a bit skeptical that someone else was writing stories about a SciFi series that I enjoyed very much and felt loyal to. I was very pleasantly surprised how very well written it was and have continued reading the other books from JR Handley. I don't know if Tim C Taylor and JR Handley are the same person and I don't care the two series are very entertaining and enjoyable. I am happy to give this book and the series a 5 star rating.
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  • Richard J.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Military Sci-Fi
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
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    This is well written military sci-fi, with a host of characters and interesting, well defined aliens. I'm into the series, it's gets a bit repetitive but there's plenty of action.
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  • Gene T DeAtley
    3.0 out of 5 stars the future sucks.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017
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    I'm not a sci-fi fan so my review is probably off a bit. I get kind of confused by trying to picture the realities in the story. I'll try the next book to see if I have adjusted to the medium.
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  • AlbertV
    5.0 out of 5 stars The title says it all!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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    You get to be there as the Legion slowly comes to life in this gripping story! I admit that I love military SciFi, and this book really kept me excited to get back to it whenever I had to put it down. Feed the dogs? “Just one more page!” Get to bed? “One more chapter and I’ll close my eyes!” Get rolling in the morning? “Now THIS is why I’m getting up an hour early!” I can’t believe that I took so long to get this book. I’m going to Amazon right now to get the next one in this series... (Hahahahaha, my alarm just went off to feed the dogs. “2 more minutes, I promise. I’ve got to get a book first!”
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  • Inox
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good tasteful story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2017
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    Dear Handley team
    You just acquired a new fan.
    So far, cause I have not finished reading your story, it's one of the good stories, but no need to say more.
    Thank you I'm insensibly enjoying it.
    My regards to your proofing crew a job well done.

    You caught my attention when I read the "biography".....nice.
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  • Jason Kiefer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017
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    I picked up the first book in the Sleeping Legion series on a recomndation from a friend and was pleasently surprised by the book. I enjoyed how well the Author managed to convey military life as well as what combat situations would be like in the future. Moreover, I greatly appreciated how he showed, not only the use of battlefield tactics, but how soldiers and leaders develop them. I couldn't put the book down and I am looking forward to cracking the second book.
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  • Jean T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great action
    Reviewed in Canada on November 27, 2018
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    This book is on a parallel time line with Human Legion. It follows the human legion universe but is created by a different author(s). This book is well written. The lead characters richly developed with many layers. I have yet to find an error, in editing so it’s hardly worth mentioning. I enjoyed every second of this book and eagerly await the next book in the series.
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  • Jim Dale
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Debut Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2016
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    Having read the 5 books in the Human Legion series and become aware that a spin-off series was to be written by another author I didn’t know what to expect. Further that this is the first book written by J.R. Handley, a veteran infantry sergeant of 101st airborne division injured during 2 tours in Iraq, as a therapy to combat the demons in his head. I was not expecting a first class story. How wrong could I have been! With his practical military training and experience on the ground, the action has a real feel to it. We have left behind the shoot up and wiz of the earlier space battles and got down close to realism. I did enjoy the reaction of Sgt Scipio to the announcement that there is a rebellion in progress. He concentrates on the safety of his cadets rather than obeying orders. The delightful inclusion of a cadet sergeant wearing frilly underwear for her 16th birthday is brilliant. The story of how Sgt Scipio tackled the role of bringing a very poor squad of cadets up to standard will bring back memories of our own military training to all veterans, it certainly made my memory jump back over 60 years. This is a thoroughly good story written by someone who knows what he is writing about.
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  • HillTree
    4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in Australia on January 31, 2017
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    If you really want to feel like you are in the military then this book is for you. Well written with a nice pace. The characters are built over time and you will feel like you personally know the lead. Do give this book a go, you won't be disappointed.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mike Pushy
    Reviewed in Australia on July 22, 2017
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    The end of the book seemed a bit pointless. But apart from that a reasonable read. Hopefully book 2 is a bit better.
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    Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2018
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