Earth is doomed. Humanity has a chance. In the near future, an alien probe arrives on Earth with a pivotal mission—help humanity survive an impending invasion by an alien armada so massive it can blot out the stars, or leave the human race to certain extinction. Despite overwhelming odds, the probe recruits a young inventor named Marc Ibarra to plan a daring gambit. To weather the coming storm, Ibarra must build a space fleet strong enough to face an implacable foe in a battle against annihilation.

An alternate cover edition can be found here. An ancient holocaust holds the key to humanity's survival. An ember of mankind endured the Xaros invastion, those who remain are too weak to defeat the alien’s inevitable return. The key to rebuilding Earth’s defenses lies within a cryptic message from a long lost alien race, one deep behind enemy lines. One of the last strike carriers, the Breitenfeld, journeys to the distant world and learns that humanity isn’t the only power interested in the planet's secrets. Do the ruins of Anthalas hold an ancient treasure, or a deadly trap? THE RUINS OF ANTHALAS is the second book in THE EMBER WAR SAGA, a military sci-fi space opera. If you like David Weber and John Ringo with a touch of Isaac Asimov, then you’ll love this fast-paced and captivating adventure where humanity survives at the edge of a knife. Join in the epic series today! +++ Q&A with Richard Fox What's in store for the crew of the Breitenfeld? The war with the Xaros is far from over. In this story we'll meet new enemies, new allies and learn that Marc Ibarra isn't done manipulating the human race. There's plenty of action, intrigue, and scifi adventure, but on a much larger scale as the war grows to include the Alliance that saved humanity from the Xaros invasion. If this was a movie, what would it be rated? Still PG-13 for and wartime violence some language. When can we expect the next adventure? Book 3 (tentative title BLOOD OF HEROES) will be out around Thanksgiving, 2015.

The planet Takeni needs a miracle to survive a Xaros invasion. They’ve got the Breitenfeld. The Xaros, a galaxy wide scourge of murderous drones, have their sites set on a peaceful planet. Against the odds, and the orders of his superiors, Captain Isaac Valdar sends his ship to the planet's defense. The battle against the onslaught can’t be won, and escape with the world's civilians demands a terrible price. Pressed by an alien fleet and a horrifying foe on the planet’s surface, the Breitenfeld must risk everything for a chance at victory. Blood of Heroes is the latest installment in this epic military sci-fi series. The Ember War saga continues!

In the battle for humanity's future, no one can be trusted. Betrayed by allies. Beset by new foes. Earth faces its darkest hour since the Xaros invasion. The Toth come to the Solar System with a fleet of warships, and they want for the only tool that can rekindle the human race. It falls on Marine Lieutenant Hale to negotiate a pact that will save the human race at the cost of its soul, or start a war with a race of alien predators. The latest action packed chapter of the Ember War Saga continues with EARTH DEFIANT.

Earth defeated the Toth invasion. Now humanity takes the fight to the aliens. The supreme Toth overlord, Mentiq, rules his species with an iron fist from his fortress on the planet Nibiru. Armed with stolen Toth technology, the Breitenfeld travels to the world with a single mission: Kill Mentiq and end the Toth threat to Earth. The Toth empire stretches across the stars, paying tribute to the cruel Docotor Mentiq. The first overlord surrounds himself with decadent treasures and the galaxy's deadliest warriors to protect his dominion from treachery and attack. What secrets await Lieutenant Hale and the Breitenfeld in THE GARDENS OF NIBIRU? ++++ Q&A with Richard Fox: How would you describe The Gardens of Nibiru? In as few words as possible: Tears of Sun meets The Expendables. How long do we have to wait for the next book? The next chapter in the Ember War Saga, The Battle of the Void, will be out in June, 2016. If this was a movie, what would it be rated? PG-13 for some language and intense action.

The Xaros drove humanity to the edge of extinction. Now, an immense alien fleet is on the way to Earth to end the human race. Earth's defenses are in shambles. The planet needs time to ready for the next invasion, time it doesn't have. The Xaros are en route to Earth, and it will take a daring mission to buy Earth the chance it needs to survive the next attack. While a fleet of brave men and women prepare to face down the Xaros, the Breitenfeld travels to an ancient world where the key to ultimate victory lies buried beneath the crimes of the enigmatic Malal. What price must be paid to secure the aide of this evil being? The fate of the Earth rests with THE BATTLE OF THE VOID.

Only an ember of humanity survived the first Xaros invasion. Now, the Xaros return to deliver the final blow to Earth and her defenders. A moon carrying an armada of Xaros drones unleashes its deadly cargo on the solar system. Fortress Mars stands between the enemy and an ill-defended Earth. While the battle rages over the red planet, the Breitenfeld must launch a desperate mission to Pluto to cut off enemy reinforcements. Earth stands on the brink of ruin, and humanity needs every hero it can find to turn back the tide of destruction. The Ember War enters its final stages in THE SIEGE OF EARTH. Special low pre-order price! The cost goes up to $4.99 on July 18th so order your copy today!

The Xaros broke against Earth's defenses, but the war may be lost. The alien ships of former allies rule Earth's skies, threatening to obliterate cities and turn the planet into a barren wasteland if humanity refuses their demands. With their backs to the wall, the scattered crew of the Breitenfeld must work together to foil the enemy's plan before time runs out. The path to freedom leads through THE CRUCIBLE.

The final battle begins. The Xaros Masters destroyed Bastion, the Alliance against the alien invaders has failed. Earth stands against the full force of the enemy's unending drone fleets. With their backs against the wall, Captain Valdar and the Breitenfeld must lead a last ditch mission to end the war against the Xaros. Can humanity pay the price for ultimate victory?