Nick S. Thomas Books in Order
Explore Nick S. Thomas’s books and series in order, with short summaries and reading lists to help you choose your next adventure and decide where to begin.
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Nick S. Thomas books in publication order
75 books
Sherlock Holmes and the Zombie Problem
by Nick S. Thomas
2010
As Sherlock Holmes prepares to expose Moriarty, his enemy unleashes a monstrous threat on England. Holmes and Watson travel across Europe seeking the source of Moriarty’s power, relying on old allies and their fighting skills to stop him.
Battle Earth
by Nick S. Thomas
2011
A warning from a Mars research colony sends Major Mitch Taylor's marines to defend civilians on the Moon. The attack proves to be the opening move in an alien invasion that forces Earth's divided armies into a desperate struggle for survival.
Battle Earth II
by Nick S. Thomas
2011
As allied armies defend Paris, Major Taylor discovers that alien forces are closing around the city. Promising new weapons offer hope, but reports of an enemy superweapon force the defenders to consider a mission with little chance of survival.
Judge of the Damned
by Nick S. Thomas
2011
A priest who enforces a pact between humans and vampires loses his family to a vengeful vampire lord. Abandoned by church and state, Marshall survives to pursue his attackers and impose his own brutal judgment.
Kingdom of Blood
by Nick S. Thomas
2011
A kingdom weakened by generations of hatred faces another invasion while many nobles refuse to fight. An unlikely band of defenders must confront ambition and betrayal as they struggle to protect their families and preserve a realm already scarred by war.
Kingdom of Fire
by Nick S. Thomas
2011
When invading orcs destroy his regiment, young soldier Markus escapes into the mountains and finds unexpected allies. Before spring renews the assault, he must seek a secluded wizard’s help against enemies who have harnessed the power of dragons.
Starforce Ganymede
by Nick S. Thomas
2011
As crime spreads through humanity’s colonies, a new interplanetary force is created to pursue gangs across jurisdictional borders. Its officers confront kidnappers, corrupt officials and restrictive orders while trying to establish law across the Solar System.
Starforce Ganymede II
by Nick S. Thomas
2011
An attack on the Bureau Commander exposes a powerful senator’s campaign against the Starforce. Captain Kaufman must protect his colleagues and their families from ruthless mercenaries, even if saving the organization requires breaking its own rules.
Battle Earth III
by Nick S. Thomas
2012
Major Mitch Taylor defies orders to rescue a captured comrade and finds himself imprisoned while alien forces renew their offensive. With Earth's armies retreating, he must confront both military authority and an enemy commander who has already scarred him.
Battle Earth IV
by Nick S. Thomas
2012
Major Mitch Taylor's unit hunts alien holdouts after Earth's apparent victory. A devastating attack reveals that the danger remains, pushing the allied armies toward an assault on the Moon to remove the enemy's foothold in their solar system.
Battle Earth V
by Nick S. Thomas
2012
With alien forces driven from Earth, Major Mitch Taylor joins an allied offensive against their home territory. The expedition must strike before the enemy recovers, while protecting humanity from another invasion launched through the newly discovered route to Earth.
Battle Earth IX
by Nick S. Thomas
2013
An alien fleet returns sooner than expected, forcing Colonel Mitch Taylor to fight on American soil as cities fall to advanced enemy armies. With Europe also collapsing, the allied forces contemplate a desperate operation that could demand painful sacrifices.
Battle Earth VII
by Nick S. Thomas
2013
Four years after defeating an alien invasion, Colonel Taylor faces a divided Earth where captured enemies are forced into gladiatorial combat. New information exposes a threat behind the unrest, sending him and a few loyal marines against a looming human war.
Battle Earth VIII
by Nick S. Thomas
2013
As humans fight one another across Earth, Colonel Taylor seeks proof that alien infiltrators are driving the conflict. His attempt to negotiate peace becomes a desperate struggle when orbital defenses are turned against cities and the enemy’s leader remains at large.
Maniacs: The Krittika Conflict
by Nick S. Thomas
2013
Stranded for repairs on Krittika, mercenary Max Mason finds a mining town terrorized by a self-appointed sheriff. A lucrative offer persuades him to intervene, but he must assemble a fighting force capable of defeating the local militia.
Battle Earth X
by Nick S. Thomas
2014
Humanity’s escape fleet reaches an unfamiliar star system where hidden enemies threaten its military and civilian ships. While resistance fighters hold out on occupied Earth, Colonel Taylor investigates ancient alien technology that may offer either a new home or another deadly trap.
Battle Earth XII
by Nick S. Thomas
2014
Colonel Taylor leads attacks against the aliens occupying Earth while enemy leader Erdogan sends an elite force after him. The allies face a closing window for victory before a gateway brings overwhelming reinforcements from the alien homeworlds.
Resurrection
by Nick S. Thomas
2014
Resurrected centuries after his last war, Colonel Mitch Taylor awakens in an unfamiliar civilization where humanity has allied with former alien enemies. Facing a new threat to all life, he must overcome distrust and adapt to a changed world.
Insurrection
by Nick S. Thomas
2015
A new enemy fractures an alliance linking humanity with three alien peoples. As its members turn against one another, the Morohta and their formidable queen Bolormaa threaten a future already made precarious by internal division.
Invasion
by Nick S. Thomas
2015
Queen Bolormaa arrives with overwhelming forces and unexpectedly gives the alliance time to prepare. Mitch Taylor doubts her intentions while attacks and rival claims to a powerful spear leave him uncertain whom he can trust.
Onslaught
by Nick S. Thomas
2015
Stranded in an altered 1943, Wyatt Corwin and his enhanced soldiers face Nazi forces equipped with futuristic weapons. As Germany approaches victory, they receive a desperate mission to penetrate enemy territory and assassinate Hitler.
Retaliation
by Nick S. Thomas
2015
As an alien invasion approaches, a distress signal leads Lieutenant Jones into a deadly ambush. Wounded veteran Mitch Taylor must return to action, confronting both the attackers and sympathizers undermining the fragile alliance from within.
Wasteland Warriors
by Nick S. Thomas
2015
Zed awakens in a ruined world with no memory of himself or the catastrophe that destroyed society. Holding only photographs of an unfamiliar wife and daughter, he must survive violent gangs while searching for answers about his past.
Battle Earth XI
by Nick S. Thomas
2016
Colonel Taylor’s refugee fleet shelters near an advanced alien civilization reluctant to enter the war. As enemy forces close in and Earth’s resistance weakens, Taylor must secure new allies while deciding how much to risk to rescue comrades left behind.
Phoenix Odyssey
by Nick S. Thomas
2016
Revived in 2512, former war criminal CJ must choose between imprisonment and fighting for the human-alien Alliance. Assigned to the advanced ship Phoenix with other military outcasts, he confronts a returning enemy whose armies threaten their civilization.
Razor's War: Episode 1
by Nick S. Thomas
2016
Master thief Razor plans to steal a priceless jewel from an Alliance starbase, but an enemy attack transforms the heist into a struggle to survive. Hunted by a Marine officer, she must decide whom to trust before the station falls.
Razor's War: Episode 2
by Nick S. Thomas
2016
Razor and a handful of survivors escape an attack only to find their damaged ship running out of air and heat. Capturing an enemy vessel offers their sole chance, but Razor and Captain Everett must first learn to trust each other.
Razor's War: Episode 3
by Nick S. Thomas
2016
Razor returns to Earth with the survivors who fought beside her, but suspicion greets them at an orbital defense station. When she is imprisoned, Captain Everett’s team must decide how far to go to secure her release.
Razor's War: Episode 4
by Nick S. Thomas
2016
Razor joins Captain Everett on a mission to rescue Melina Myers from an enemy fleet, only to discover a trap. Stranded in hostile territory, they must survive the ambush while still locating the scientist vital to the Alliance.
Revenge
by Nick S. Thomas
2016
An unexpected alien ally offers hope against Queen Bolormaa, but his motives center on destroying his mother. As her forces threaten an already weakened humanity, Mitch Taylor faces a struggle whose outcome depends on uncertain loyalties.
Beyond Earth: Civil War
by Nick S. Thomas
2017
In 2524, marine recruit Lee Newman joins Colonel Mitch Taylor in the search for technology that could restore a ruined Earth. Divisions within humanity and civil war among its alien allies threaten the mission to an inhospitable frontier world.
Desolation
by Nick S. Thomas
2017
Mitch Taylor's mission frees prisoners of war but exposes horrors he had not imagined. Unable to rescue Alita, the person he most hoped to reach, he must face the limits of that victory as the war continues.
Reckoning
by Nick S. Thomas
2017
Earth lies devastated after a plan to eliminate Bolormaa fails and her retaliation destroys entire worlds. With billions dead and their enemy still triumphant, humanity faces the consequences of its most ambitious attempt to end the war.
Insurgency
by Nick S. Thomas
2018
Betrayed and imprisoned after fighting for his country in a virtual arena, Axel Ward depends on friends to challenge the game’s creator. Their struggle against Mic Zenner’s corporate conspiracy continues as America slides toward political collapse.
V-War: Revolution
by Nick S. Thomas
2018
Imprisoned after a failed rescue mission, former special forces soldier Axel Ward is forced into virtual combat. In 2071, a game with deadly consequences becomes a struggle against creators seeking power in the real world.
Awakening
by Nick S. Thomas
2019
Disgraced Marine Johnny King receives a chance to leave a prison planet and redeem himself on Rhamprox. Living in his heroic cousin’s shadow, he confronts spreading mutiny and a relentless enemy determined to destroy his last opportunity.
Battle Earth: Extinction Book 1
by Nick S. Thomas
2019
A weakened humanity faces invasion by advanced beings combining flesh and machinery. Targeted for capture, veteran Mitch Taylor must escape and rally Earth's defenders before the attackers overwhelm the planet and complete their campaign of annihilation.
Godslayer
by Nick S. Thomas
2019
When Hades returns, Aaron Miller travels across the world seeking a legendary swordsman who might help defeat him. Fighting continues in New York, where the discovery of another immortal threat makes Miller’s return increasingly urgent.
Swordmaster
by Nick S. Thomas
2019
New York police officer Aaron Miller becomes involved in a secret war between ancient gods and their followers. To stop Hades from rebuilding Zeus’s shattered crown and seizing dominion, he must gather allies for a desperate confrontation.
The Last Empire
by Nick S. Thomas
2019
Newly appointed marine King reaches the scorching frontier world Rhamprox expecting the start of his military career. Unrest among the Empire’s alien auxiliaries erupts into rebellion, forcing him and his fellow marines to fight for survival on an unforgiving planet.
A Call to Arms
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Captain James Craven joins Britain’s campaign in Portugal hoping to make his fortune rather than become a hero. A forbidden duel and a treacherous ambush force the prizefighter to prove himself to Wellington as the army advances toward Porto.
Battle Cleric: Part 1
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Master Cleric Lief Malik leads elite Sanctum Troopers to the mining world Therus to suppress a rebellion. Once they land, the soldiers discover that the hostile planet contains dangers far beyond the zealot they were sent to confront.
Battle Cleric: Part 2
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Battle Cleric: Part 3
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Battle Earth: Extinction Book 2
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
As the battle for Richmond approaches, a scientist offers technology that could change the war. Taylor and Sommers set out to retrieve it, but a deadly trap threatens the marines and humanity's remaining chance to resist.
Battle Earth: Extinction Book 3
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
With Taylor critically injured and Sommers missing, Recon soldiers continue their resistance against Earth’s alien occupiers. Discovering an enormous facility for producing cyborg troops forces them into a race to destroy it before the enemy can overwhelm the remaining defenders.
Into the Fire
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
As British forces prepare to advance into Spain, Captain Craven receives the task of disrupting French communications. His mission must prevent enemy armies from joining forces, or the campaign risks confronting an opponent too strong to defeat.
Pandemic Part 1
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Quarantined in an Edinburgh hotel, former Marine Bobby watches a street attack turn into something far worse. As people transform into violent creatures and police are overwhelmed, he must use his training to survive the sudden collapse.
Pandemic Part 2
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Former marine Bobby and his fellow survivors hope the army’s arrival means rescue, but the troops have another purpose. Trapped on a hotel roof with violent infected people breaking through the access door, the group must find another escape.
Pandemic Part 3
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Bobby’s group shelters in a furniture store, but military weapons lying among bodies outside tempt the former Marine into another expedition. Retrieving them means returning to dangerous streets, where the infected are not the only threat.
Pandemic Part 4
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
The discovery of infected attackers at an underground entrance destroys Bobby’s group’s sense of security. Staying in the city no longer seems possible, but finding transport for an escape requires another journey through its deadly streets.
Pandemic Part 5
by Nick S. Thomas
2020
Against all Odds
by Nick S. Thomas
2021
Victory at Talavera fails to secure the British position as French armies move to surround them. While the main force retreats toward Portugal, Craven remains in Spain, continuing a fight made more dangerous by their withdrawal.
Hold the Line
by Nick S. Thomas
2021
A French offensive sweeps aside Spanish resistance and threatens Portugal. As Wellington marches north to confront it, Craven faces service in a place he desperately wants to avoid, with the campaign's remaining hope under growing pressure.
Nowhere to Run
by Nick S. Thomas
2021
French forces find a route around Wellington's position at Bussaco, forcing another retreat toward Lisbon. Craven and the Salford Rifles must delay the advancing enemy, buying time for an army running out of places to withdraw.
Stand and Fight
by Nick S. Thomas
2021
The capture of Ciudad Rodrigo opens the way for another French invasion of Portugal. With Craven still recovering from defeat, his men face an uncertain future as the fortress of Almeida becomes the crucial barrier protecting Wellington's army.
A Matter of Honour
by Nick S. Thomas
2022
An enemy's campaign against Craven threatens both his standing in the army and his brother's safety. Ordered back to England to ease tensions and recruit soldiers, he must navigate dangers that extend beyond the battlefield.
Standoff
by Nick S. Thomas
2022
A daring French breakout from Almeida draws Craven into renewed fighting and undermines Wellington's gains. As opposing armies combine and operations shift toward Badajoz, his force must confront a worsening military situation on several fronts.
To Hell and Back
by Nick S. Thomas
2022
After failing before Lisbon's defensive lines, French forces endure a punishing winter but prepare a new crossing of the Tagus. Craven faces another campaign as the British seek to drive their persistent enemy from Portugal.
Unbreakable
by Nick S. Thomas
2022
A French garrison remains trapped at Almeida while a renewed army marches to its relief. With fifty thousand enemy troops approaching, Craven faces a confrontation whose outcome may determine whether Portugal can finally be secured.
Blood & Courage
by Nick S. Thomas
2023
As winter gives way to 1812, Craven and Wellington's army face uncertainty about the coming campaign. The uneasy pause cannot last, and the approaching fighting will test whether their hard-won position in Portugal can endure.
Running the Gauntlet
by Nick S. Thomas
2023
Madrid comes within reach of Wellington's army, but French forces across Spain are moving to combine. Craven faces a narrowing opportunity as the British attempt to turn their advance toward the enemy's principal seat of power.
The Final Chance
by Nick S. Thomas
2023
Wellington's army must capture Badajoz to open a route into Spain, but the French have time to unite their forces. Craven faces a desperate assault on the fortress, knowing failure could end the campaign entirely.
The Knife's Edge
by Nick S. Thomas
2023
With Spain open to invasion, Wellington must force a decisive battle before French reinforcements arrive. Craven is sent to destroy a vital communications bridge, risking his men to prevent another retreat and alter the campaign's balance.
A Rallying Cry
by Nick S. Thomas
2024
A renewed campaign aims to drive French forces out of Spain, but Wellington needs the enemy kept divided. Craven heads to the Mediterranean coast with orders to pin down a southern army and prevent its march north.
A Rising Storm
by Nick S. Thomas
2024
Wellington's advance toward France is blocked by two heavily defended strongholds, San Sebastian and Pamplona. Craven faces the next stage of the campaign as the army confronts fortifications that must fall before it can cross the border.
Into the Unknown
by Nick S. Thomas
2024
As Napoleon advances into Germany, Craven accompanies an untested British rocket unit to support the new coalition. With Wellington's forces still occupied in Spain, he must help hold uncertain allies together against a formidable enemy.
Morgan's Mission
by Nick S. Thomas
2024
In 1620, Jack Morgan longs to join an English army bound for war in Europe. Armed with sword and shield in an age of muskets, he must prove that an old-fashioned Targeteer still has a place in battle.
A Deadly Storm
by Nick S. Thomas
2025
Winter celebrations in southern France offer little reassurance while Napoleon rebuilds his forces and resists the coalition. After Craven intercepts important French dispatches, Wellington must act before the emperor can reverse the course of the war.
Battle of the Nations
by Nick S. Thomas
2025
Before a confrontation with Napoleon, Craven learns of a spy who may reveal the emperor's plans. He ventures into enemy territory to retrieve that intelligence, risking everything to give the coalition an advantage in the approaching battle.
Race Against Time
by Nick S. Thomas
2025
After Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of the Nations, Craven volunteers to carry urgent news to London. Meanwhile, his regiment returns toward Spain, where both missions must succeed before the emperor can rally against Wellington.
The Last Strike
by Nick S. Thomas
2025
Wellington's army establishes a foothold in southern France as winter approaches, leaving time for another offensive. But Spanish troops seek revenge on local civilians, adding a volatile threat to Craven's campaign beyond the fighting itself.
The Fatal Blow
by Nick S. Thomas
2026
As Wellington pursues Marshal Soult into France, Craven must help destroy the army that still protects Napoleon’s cause. Political interference from royal claimants threatens the campaign, giving Soult an opportunity to turn French civilians against the advancing British.
The Last March
by Nick S. Thomas
2026
As American forces close around the British army after Washington burns, Craven searches for a route out. A determined United States officer hunting him over alleged crimes adds a personal threat to an increasingly dangerous retreat.
The Savage Frontier
by Nick S. Thomas
2026
With Napoleon defeated, Craven is sent across the Atlantic to fight the Americans in Canada. Facing unfamiliar frontier warfare, he must survive another campaign while wondering whether the new world might offer a home England no longer provides.
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