She did not need to stare at the stars for these last few hours of night. But she did so anyway.
THE END
…OF THE BEGINNING
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About the Author
Michael Jason Brandt is a specialist in history and geopolitics. Born in Washington, DC, he has lived, worked, and studied in the US, England, and Spain. He received his first degree in business from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. After a decade in the corporate IT world, Michael returned to academia and received degrees in International Relations from George Washington University and The London School of Economics and Political Science.
Now dedicated to research and writing, Michael is a co-founder of Casus Belli Books. He currently lives in Maryland.
His first novel, Plagued, with Guilt, is the story of five friends confronted by war, disease, and the end of humanity. The Empire Asunder series, inspired by his time in Europe, is his second writing adventure and first sojourn into fantasy.
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PLAGUED, WITH GUILT
What if the world were coming to an end, and it was your fault?
Dr. Ben Appelstein and his archaeological team unwittingly unleash an ancient plague on the modern world, derailing their promising lives and threatening to destroy life as we know it. Against a backdrop of war and disease, four friends fight through transformative journies both personal and monumental: Rich, a brilliant gay athlete struggling for esteem; Wendy, a querulous coed caught between two men and an uncertain future; Halfus, a quiet hero with a tragic past; and Ernie, a fun-loving charmer with aspirations of grandeur. Bound together and pulled apart, they struggle to save all they hold dear from impending doom.
Plagued, With Guilt is the critically-acclaimed, character-driven epic novel about the best and worst tendencies of humankind. Tackling the difficult themes of terrorism, abuse, and mental illness, and providing insight into history, science, politics, and psychology, the novel is a must-read for anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the complexities of today's world.
"At once a fierce academic thriller and a powerful meditation on humanity... A striking, powerful debut that heralds the start of a promising career." —Kirkus Reviews
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters and events portrayed in this novel are either fictional or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
EMPIRE ASUNDER BOOK 3: SHIELD AND CROWN
Copyright © 2018 by Michael Jason Brandt
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Cover & Map Design: nuvue creative and Autumn Birch
Editing: LeeAnna Groves
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