Against the Beast
by R. J. Batla
One man may hold the key to stopping a monster. When he comes face to face with the beast, will he rise up and succeed, or will he be the next victim?In Terraunum, Rangers are the most powerful Senturians in the military. Blessed with Quantum Powers, they are the special forces assigned the missions no one else wants, or can even do.Royn Crowell’s first assignment is a tough one - stranded on the West Side of the Breaks with a commanding officer that hates him and unwilling to let him to use his gifts.Talk of demons finally forces the captain’s hand, and sends Royn on his first mission. Unfortunately he comes face to face with the most feared creature in Terraunum. With the situation getting worse by the minute, can Royn find a way to defeat the monsters, or will his death mark the first in a long line and threaten all humans on Terraunum?Sword and Sorcery, Superhero, Military, and Steampunk elements combine in the fast-paced, action packed adventure in Terraunum, where monsters and men clash in a battle for survival.The first novella in the “Terraunum Origins” series, chronicling the characters from FIRE EYES AWAKENED, first book in the “Senturians of Terraunum” series coming out in 2017.“The author has married the military and the fantastic really well.”“I very much enjoyed the mix of military action with superhero powers, and Against the Beast DELIVERS!”“If you like a protagonist with a strong moral compass and the powers to go with it, then you'll love this novella.”“It's one of those stories that you can't stop reading.”Grab a copy and join the adventure!