The IX

The Final Chapter

In last week’s review, we discovered how the taskforce sent to far Exordium failed in their efforts to efface the Horde bane from existence. Star systems were obliterated. Worlds torn asunder. Armies destroyed. And still the evil determined to scourge all life managed to escape at the very last to spread their poison elsewhere.

But exactly where did they flee to?

How many of the Horde endured?

And did enough of our protagonists survive to counter that threat?

Thus the scene is set for the saddest chapter of all…

Prelude to Sorrow

For the People of Earth & Arden
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The task force dispatched from Arden to eradicate the Horde menace failed, and for those few left alive, the tenet by which they have survived for so long resounds as never before.

Fight or Die!

Now marooned, out of time and out of place, the survivors lick their wounds and struggle to recover while the Horde gather their strength for a final strike that will change the course of history forever. The fate of the galaxy – and more – hangs in the balance.

But fate, it seems, isn’t done with the Ninth, and our heroes find themselves forced to mount a last-ditch attempt to end the threat once and for all.

Will the darkness be vanquished, or will our heroes’ efforts finally signal the beginning of the end of their adventure?

Find out in – Prelude to Sorrow – the stunning conclusion to the IX saga.

Available now.
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Prelude to Sorrow

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Witness what reviewers are already saying about Prelude to Sorrow:

Action, action, action. This is a stunning saga both in its story and quality of writing. "The IX: Prelude to Sorrow"
by Andrew P. Weston, is a strong follow up to books one and two of the IX series, Impressive wrap up. Wow.
Five Stars.
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 I enjoyed 'The IX: Prelude To Sorrow, Book 3' in this awesome “The IX” Trilogy. No spoilers here. It’s very well written and I couldn’t stop turning those pages. A wonderful addition to my e-library. Highly recommend for sci-fi action lovers. I give it five stars!
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Andrew P. Weston is an author you need to know. This incredible, meaty, epic tale is a work of genius. Fans of the genre will be blown away but 'The IX' transcends genre really. Recommended to anyone looking for a challenging book to get lost in.

The IX

Our Story So Far

Last week, we reminded ourselves of the story that started our galaxy-spanning adventure:
The IX, an epic that saw Roman Legionaries, cowboys, and near-future commandos snatched from Earth at the moment of their deaths, only to be taken to a planet on the far side of the Milky Way where they were forced to fight in another world’s war against seemingly insurmountable odds.

That they gave an honorable account of themselves was noteworthy.

That they managed to turn the tide against a relentless foe, a marvel.

That our heroes survived to live another day, a miracle in itself.

Time to relax and celebrate, you might think?

Welcome to the second chapter of their story…

Exordium of Tears

Fight or die!

A brutal tenet by which the refugees from Earth – including the lost 9th Legion of Rome; the 5^th Company, 2^nd Mounted Rifles; and the British Special Forces anti-terrorist team – were forced to endure while the Horde menace existed.

Now that threat is over, the survivors long to settle down and reclaim the lives stolen from them. However, such aspirations remain beyond their rose-tinted reach, for darkness looms on the horizon – unloving shadows that not only threaten the future of Arden, but the universe too, revealing once again that…

Death is only the beginning of the adventure.

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Stay tuned for the culminating chapter next week

The IX

The Story So Far

With the arrival of Prelude to Sorrow, I thought it might be a nice idea to briefly remind you of what has transpired so far in the lives of our heroes of The Ninth intake.

After all, they’ve come a long, long way since their deaths triggered the events leading to an adventure of a lifetime. Faced huge challenges. Lost friends and family alike. Beaten overwhelming odds, time and time again.

Just how long can fortune favor the brave?

That question will be answered in the forthcoming story…

And to lead us there, we’re going to recap their exploits.

Yes, starting this week – we’re going to step back in history and consider the blurbs from each of the books in the series.

Not only will it serve as a reminder to the loyal fans who have been following along, but it will also serve as a taster to those who have yet to answer the call:

Fight or Die!

Roman legionaries, far from home, lost in the mists of Caledonia.

A US cavalry company, engaged on a special mission, vital to the peace treaty proposed by Presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln.

A twenty-first century Special Forces unit, desperate to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.

From vastly different backgrounds, these soldiers are united when they are snatched away from Earth at the moment of their passing. Thinking they may have been granted a reprieve, imagine their horror when they discover they have been transported to a failing planet on the far side of the galaxy, where they are given a simple ultimatum. Fight or die! Against all odds, this group of misfits manages to turn the tide against a relentless foe, only to discover the true cost of victory might exact a price they are unwilling to pay.

How far would you be willing to go to stay alive?

The IX. 

Sometimes, death is only the beginning of the adventure.