Blaine Pardoe Bücher

Mit diesen Worten entsandte Kanzler Sun-Tzu Liao den Todessoldaten Loren Jaffrey zum Planeten Northwind. Seine Mission: die Elite der Northwind Highlanders, die Söldner, die die Capellan in ihrer Stunde der Not vor dreißig Jahren im Stich gelassen hatten, im Alleingang zu vernichten. Als Enkel berühmter Highlander-Krieger ist Jaffrey das perfekte Instrument, um Sun-Tzus Rache zu vollziehen. Er kann das Vertrauen der Söldner gewinnen und dann die Highlander von innen heraus spalten, um einen Krieg um die Kontrolle über ihre Heimatwelt zu entfachen. Doch Prinz Victor Davion ist nicht bereit, diesen Schlüsselplaneten kampflos aufzugeben. Während Northwind und der Rest des Sarna March in den Krieg ausbrechen, muss Loren seinen eigenen persönlichen Kampf führen – einen zwischen Ehre und Pflicht. Ein Kampf, der nur allein ausgefochten werden kann.

Angela Bekker ist ein aufstrebender Stern im Ghost Bear Clan. Hingebungsvoll gegenüber Pflicht und Ehre, unermüdlich auf der Suche nach makellosem Sieg – ein Paradebeispiel für die Exzellenz des Clans in Geist und Körper. Als sie den Befehl erhält, eine neue Trinary von Grund auf zu bilden, ergreift sie die Chance, ihr eigenes Kommando zu führen. Besonders, da sie auf dem Planeten Toffen stationiert werden sollen, an der vordersten Front des Ghost Bear Raums. Doch was für einige eine Ehre ist, ist für andere eine Gelegenheit zum Angriff. Unter der Führung des blutrünstigen Dirk Radick starten die Kräfte des Clan Wolf einen Überfall, um den wertvollen Planeten von den unerfahrenen Truppen zu erobern. Doch die Jäger werden schnell zu Gejagten, während die Stalking Bears ihrem Namen gerecht werden. Erst als der Rauch sich legt, erkennt Angela, dass große Ehre ihren Preis hat – einen, den sie möglicherweise nicht bereit ist zu zahlen...

Major Loren Jaffray ist ein Soldat durch und durch, ein erfahrener Profi, der seinen Ruf mit den legendären Death Commandos der Capellan Confederation begründet hat. Jetzt dient er als Offizier bei den Northwind Highlanders und sehnt sich danach, seine Loyalität gegenüber seinen neuen Kameraden zu beweisen. Er bekommt die Gelegenheit dazu, als das Draconis Combine sein Regiment für eine Mission anheuert, die anders ist als alles, was sie zuvor erlebt haben. Der gnadenlose Clan Smoke Jaguar ahmt die Grausamkeit seines tierischen Namensgebers mit tödlicher Präzision nach. Niemand weiß das besser als die Samurai des Draconis Combine, die bis zum Tod gekämpft haben, um ihre Heimatwelt zu verteidigen. Nun werden Lorens Elite-Hochländer das Instrument der Rache des Combine sein und in die Deep Periphery vordringen, um eines der Versorgungszentren der Jaguars auf einem fernen Planeten namens Wayside V zu zerschlagen. Doch der junge, selbstbewusste Major wird mit einer sehr unangenehmen Überraschung konfrontiert – und es sei denn, er trifft eine brillante Planänderung, wird Wayside V in schottischem Blut getränkt sein...

Wer den täglichen Konkurrenzkampf im Büro unbeschadet überstehen will, muß wissen, nach welchen Regeln er funktioniert. Pardoe zeigt die alltäglichen Strategien, mit denen Kollegen versuchen, die anderen Mitarbeiter ins Abseits zu stellen. Auf unterhaltsame Weise zeigt er, wie man seinen Weg durch das berufliche Minenfeld finden und dabei Karriere machen kann.

Freedom is always worth fighting for! Newmerica was forged out of a violent coup that superimposed a socialist state over what had been the United States of America. For five years into their rule, the progressives have had their way in dismantling every aspect of American life. Out of the shadows, a new American President has been sworn in, threatening their grip on the nation. The Newmerican's are unwilling to turn over the reins of power setting the stage for a conflict unlike any other. As a second American Civil War erupts, a unique ensemble of characters must struggle to find their place in the conflict and survive. One is a war veteran struggling with his reputation and deep personal loss. Another is a covert agent who must rescue a freedom fighter trapped behind the lines. Another is a Secret Service Director on a race against time with an assassin. A college student tries to hide from social enforcers bent on making an example of her, and a military commander must face the ultimate test in battle. Against the backdrop of a Presidential election that might fracture the nation even further, the enemies of freedom show their true colors and the depths they will go to hold onto power. Woven from the tapestry of today's headlines, Blaine Pardoe presents the gripping second book in the Blue Dawn series. One thing is certain, this internal struggle for control of the American way of life will be a most uncivil war!

Despite years of effort, ComStar has been unable to repair the HPG interstellar communications grid. Now The Republic is taking a hands-on approach to fixing the problem. An active hyperpulse generator can turn its planet into a tempting target. So when ComStar appears close to reactivating the HPG on Wyatt, The Republic takes steps to counter any threats to the world - at a time when ComStar is determined to prove that it's once more a force to be reckoned with...Knight-Errant Alexi Holt is assigned to defend Wyatt for The Republic. But her greatest challenge is to protect Tucker Harwell - a genius possessing unmatched HPG skills - from the invaders who will certainly try to capture him.Both the Oriente Protectorate and Clan Spirit Cat have an interest in Wyatt. The first seeks to control the man who can fix an HPG, the other a safe haven. Unsavory characters will also step forward. After all, though a reactivated HPG makes Wyatt a target, Tucker Harwell is the biggest prize of all.

"Adam 'Pump' Arnold was both feared and regaled in Victorian-era Battle Creek. He was a bootlegger and a pimp, a robber and a con artist, an arsonist and a loan shark and even an assassin. Arnold faced off with the city over illegal liquor sales and flaunted his victory with a life-size statue of the mayor dressed as a hobo. Called the 'greatest criminal in the history of Battle Creek, ' Arnold was convicted in a captivating public trial for the murder of his own son."--Book cover.

Colonel Felix Blucher's orders from the Archon were simple enough: quash the Davion Loyalist uprising on Thorin. But Blucher never planned on facing the fearless Archer Christifori, local militia leader and decorated MechWarrior in the Clan Wars. As tensions rise between Blucher's Lyran Alliance and the Davion Loyalist population, Archer is torn between obedience to the Archon or allegiance to his people. But when Blucher's forces go too far, Archer takes up the Loyalist cause and becomes commander of the rebel army. The final confrontation looms and the rebels face long odds - but it takes more than 'Mechs to win Thorin's freedom. It takes a hero...

The Clans, for generations, bided their time waiting for the right opportunity to appear from the Periphery and conquer the Inner Sphere. They risked all at the Battle of Tukayyid - only to be soundly defeated. The results were deadlier than they could ever imagine.For one devoted warrior of Clan Smoke Jaguar, the disgrace of Tukayyid has scarred him for life. And it is this tragedy that will change the universe forever, a treachery hidden beyond the Exodus Road.

The Civil War rages on, with deposed Prince Victor Steiner-Davion's forces bloodied from the recent defeats inflicted by his sister, Katrina. Worse still, Clan Jade Falcon has seized the opportunity to launch a determined offensive into the Lyran Alliance, destroying forces on both sides of the conflict.But Prince Victor has formed a daring plan of his own - hold the Falcons in check on the worlds they have already conquered and unleash a massive force under Major General Archer Christifori deep inside Clan space with the mission to cut the Falcon offensive off at its core.To succeed, Victor and Archer must convince one of Katrina's most loyal warriors - Leftenant General Adam Steiner - to join the fight. But how can either side trust the enemy they have sworn to kill?

They are the Fidelis, a brotherhood of warriors whose devotion to honor and courage on the battlefield is unmatched. Their existence known only to a former exarch, they are a fighting force to be reckoned with - a force three knights must consider as they undertake missions that could save the Republic... or cripple it.Lady Synd embodies the vision of the knight-errant. Devoted wholeheartedly to the Republic and its citizens, she believes in her mission. But what she must do to accomplish it will test her mettle as a knight - and as a human being.Hunter Mannheim is descended from a long line of military leaders and feels he must continue the tradition of excellence in service and sacrifice in battle. But what he must sacrifice in the name of duty may be more than he can bear.Kristoff Erbe is a man burdened by shame. His grandfather was a collaborator who served as commander of a "reeducation camp" for those who defied the fanatical Word of Blake. To this day Kristoff searches for a way to redeem his family honor.Three knights. Three dreams. For each, one chance lies outside the walls of the Fortress Republic...

Harley Rassor is a simple farm boy in a complex techno-universe - more than happy to work the land of planet Slewis with his father. His restless older brother left to join the elite merc corps, Able's Aces... and paid with his life. Now, Harley's father want him to join the fight - and learn what happened to his brother. What he learns is that the Aces are in turmoil. His instructor - tough-as-nails Lieutenant Livia Hawke - also happens to be his brother's ex-lover. Rumors of suspected payoffs and setups are commonplace. And the entire unit is in danger of being disbanded. Then pirates launch a devastating raid on the Rim Collection's resources, sparking an all-out fight that will put the Aces in the thick of battle - and reveal to Harley that there are worse things in war than death...

Set against the backdrop of a divided nation, the narrative explores the escalating tensions of a second American Civil War. As factions clash over deep-rooted ideological differences, key characters navigate the chaos, facing moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices. The story delves into themes of loyalty, identity, and the quest for justice, while highlighting the impact of conflict on society and individuals. This gripping tale captures the struggle for power and the resilience of the human spirit amid turmoil.

Set against the backdrop of a divided nation, the narrative explores the intense conflict of a second American Civil War, highlighting the struggles of various factions vying for power and control. Characters from diverse backgrounds confront their beliefs and loyalties as they navigate the chaos. Themes of resilience, identity, and the quest for unity emerge as personal and political battles intertwine, painting a vivid picture of a country in turmoil. The story delves into the consequences of division and the hope for reconciliation amidst ongoing strife.