Successful within the Coalition of Law Enforcement and engaged to be married, David Malard had it all until his bride-to-be was brutally murdered. Grief stricken, he agrees to enlist in Earthenia’s Special Forces as they prepare to face an old and deadly enemy. Before he knows it, an invasion of his world throws him onto the front lines where he must battle not only a powerful army, but also the horror and grief he struggles with as he witnesses the brutality of war. Born with a passion for storytelling and influenced by film, author Jolene Loraine has begun her publication career with stories of fantasy and adventure, rich in action and imagination. Along with writing, Jolene is active in film making, participating in the independent film community of the Pacific Northwest. She has also studied swordsmanship, puppetry, horsemanship and theater.