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Fortress Beta City (The Sleeping Legion Book 2) Kindle Edition

by J.R. Handley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 404 ratings

Thirty-five years ago, Lance Scipio pulled most of Beta City into an emergency cryo-freeze.

He is woken to a catastrophically changed world.

THE TIME FOR FREEDOM IS NOW!


2601AD. Tranquility-4 near the frontier of the White Knight Empire. Lance awakes to a world where unidentified Marines have raided his city, the enemy is occupying the unflooded portions, and oh by the way, the city is slowly dying. Lance must find a way for his Marines to survive.

The tasks ahead seem all but impossible – but Lance doesn’t give up, he is a Marine! The end result will either be freedom or death.


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 ‏ : ‎ B01NALIF7H
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Human Legion Publications
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 20, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 472 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ The Sleeping Legion
  • Customer Reviews:
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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 find this science fiction book engaging, with gloriously epic battles and plenty of action throughout. The characters are well thought out, and one customer notes it's a great addition to the Human Legion universe. They appreciate the author's growth as a writer, with one review specifically mentioning this aspect.

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16 customers mention "Readability"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastic and enjoyable, with one customer noting it's as good as the first book in the series.

"...(human and nonhuman) motivations to make these stories a compelling read. Waiting (im)patiently for the next book." Read more

"OK book. I enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. I will probably read more in the series. But it is not a book that I'd buy to keep on my book shelf." Read more

"...Keep the wife, too. She helps. Good stuff from a Ranger, I'm guessing. Finally, thanks for recognizing Tim for his initial contribution. He rocks." Read more

"This is a good follow-on book but I have to say it got a little teedious twords the end. The epilogue is a good tralor for the next book." Read more

11 customers mention "Story quality"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's epic battles and lots of action, with one customer noting its well thought out military science fiction elements.

"...A great addition to the Human Legion universe. There is lots of action and love the detailed character (human and nonhuman) motivations to make..." Read more

"...The epilogue is a good tralor for the next book." Read more

"This is a brilliantly told story of hard working military men and women, fighting for what’s right against human and alien foes who have rampaged..." Read more

"...The main battle sequence was intense and the speech before said battle was the kind of epicness movies are made from...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...There is lots of action and love the detailed character (human and nonhuman) motivations to make these stories a compelling read...." Read more

"Lots of battles with believable action. Very well done. Characters are well written and vivid in how the words seem to come alive." Read more

"I love the concepts of this story and the characters are well thought out in a future that I could see happening. BUY THIS BOOK!" Read more

"Good read. Plenty of action and mostly believable characters." Read more

3 customers mention "Interest"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting, with one mentioning it's a great addition to the Human Legion universe.

"...A great addition to the Human Legion universe...." Read more

"A good read. Good pace and interesting." Read more

"Not bad reading. But I didn't find it compelling. Interesting ideas but it needed some more twists to make really interesting and captivating" Read more

3 customers mention "Writing ability"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's writing ability, with one noting their growth as a writer.

"First, as a fellow vet, the writing therapy works. Been there, done that. Stay at it. It helps. 'Nuff said...." Read more

"...and planning sessions in this book, but JR Handley has clearly grown as a writer...." Read more

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2017
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    Gripping story and riveting characters. I couldn't put either of the books down and stayed up two nights reading both stories. A great addition to the Human Legion universe. There is lots of action and love the detailed character (human and nonhuman) motivations to make these stories a compelling read. Waiting (im)patiently for the next book.
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  • Steamboat Jack
    4.0 out of 5 stars OK book Decent military Scifi
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2017
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    OK book. I enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. I will probably read more in the series. But it is not a book that I'd buy to keep on my book shelf.
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  • Bill Bowen
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Legion rocks!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2017
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    First, as a fellow vet, the writing therapy works. Been there, done that. Stay at it. It helps. 'Nuff said. I've got both novels but waited til finishing the 2nd before reviewing. Really dig the SciFi "grunt" perspective as killer, leadership aspects/complexities, heroes don't always find a way to survive regardless and the brotherhood of fellow warriors, regardless of stupidities like race, sex, etc., can be honorable. If only reality reflected the same. Yes, I noticed a few grammatical and spelling errors but frankly, keep writing 'em and I'll keep buying them. Keep the wife, too. She helps. Good stuff from a Ranger, I'm guessing. Finally, thanks for recognizing Tim for his initial contribution. He rocks.
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  • Bill
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not a bad read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2017
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    This is a good follow-on book but I have to say it got a little teedious twords the end. The epilogue is a good tralor for the next book.
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  • AlbertV
    5.0 out of 5 stars A character-built masterpiece of writing!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020
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    This is a brilliantly told story of hard working military men and women, fighting for what’s right against human and alien foes who have rampaged and run amok in their small piece of a much wider universe.

    We get to keep an eye on key figures, as they prove their worth, time and again, leading to well earned promotions in rank. At first doubting themselves, they rise to embrace the chaos that seems to surround their new appointments.

    Surrounded by well wishers as well as detractors, they feel that they must work harder to take what they feel is correct path for themselves and their units.

    If you like solid, well thought out military Science Fiction, this is the place for you! Mr. Handley has the background and turn of mind, together with the sense of humor to keep you fully engaged.
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  • Robert Barrett
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017
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    A good read. Good pace and interesting.
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  • Rogue Blackheart
    5.0 out of 5 stars From the halls of Montezuma...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2017
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    Its been quite a long time since a book has affected me the way this one did. As a former participant in the unpleasantness in Southeast Asia, 50 years ago, 50 frakkin' years? My head is STILL frakked and body is getting worse. It brought back memories that I am not sure I wanted brought back. Its amazing how things can hang around in your head that long but I cant remember my zip code sometimes. I'm sorry, I cant say much more without giving away parts of this wonderful book, but believe me sir, I know about your ghosts and demons.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars its ok
    Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2017
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    Not bad reading. But I didn't find it compelling.
    Interesting ideas but it needed some more twists to make really interesting and captivating
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Left wondering if I'll read the next book
    Reviewed in Canada on March 9, 2017
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    Okay read with lots of well described action. Main problem I have with it is that I'm not sure if I'll read the next book after reading the overly melodramatic final chapter of this book.
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  • Drew Bathgate
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2017
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    brilliant series. Cannot wait for the next one.
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  • Mr. Rupert Shelly
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great read the good stuff continues
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 11, 2017
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    It's still still a joy to come across an author who just seems to have written a book in the style and pace that draws you in keeps you so interested that you want to read more yet are sad as you get closer to the end of the book. I can't wait for the next book!
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  • James Brooks
    4.0 out of 5 stars no comment
    Reviewed in Canada on October 16, 2018
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  • S Copeland
    4.0 out of 5 stars You have to run to keep up so pay attention
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2017
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    Great read. The authenticity of the writers own experience surfaces every so often which sets this trilogy apart from many 'space marines' operas. The milion mile stare stares back at you even on a different planet at a different time.
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