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The Young Soldier
Series · 3 books · 2017-2021

Books in series

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#1

Space Jumpers

2017

Before he was known as the man who toppled the Council, Don O'Hara was just a boy who dreamed he could be a Space Jumper. To achieve his dream, Don will have to oppose his father, the O'Hara legacy, and forces beyond his control. But at what cost? And what will he sacrifice to get there? Space Jumpers provides readers an action packed and fast-paced telling of Don O'Hara's origin story and how he became a Space Jumper. In this young adult, science fiction novelette Don, unknowingly, takes his first steps toward eventual rebellion and revolution.
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#2

Pursuing Dreams

2017

Librarian's Note: An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here Friends and Enemies are made in war… But sometimes... it’s hard to make the distinction. Don O'Hara was lucky. At least, that’s what everyone else said. Born the son of a General, with a guaranteed ticket to Commander's School, Don had his future laid out for him. Only, he didn't want that future. All he ever wanted was to be a Space Jumper. Lucky for him, he never lacked guts. Defying his father and sneaking off to Basic is an easy decision; a decision that forever changes the course his life will take. Pursuing Dreams is an action packed, Sci-Fi, Young Adult novel that takes the reader on a wild ride as Don fights for his dream and stumbles upon the truth about his family and the O’Hara Legacy. With his life turned upside down and unable to shake the feeling that he is being watched, Don does the only thing he can: he keeps moving forward not knowing that every step takes him closer to becoming the most hated man alive.
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#3

Traitors & Betrayal

2021

All Don wanted was the truth. It turns out, the truth is complicated. In this third installment of The Young Soldier series, Don lands on a newly discovered planet. The mission: to establish a second homeworld and protect against a Zarwean invasion. What seems like a simple task becomes immediately complicated when members of the expedition team begin to disappear. As the search for his missing comrades heats up, Don makes startling discoveries about the planet he's on and the Council. With lives hanging in the balance, Don must choose between the truth that will save his friends and the one that will save humanity. Who will he betray?

Author

M.K. Clark
M.K. Clark
Author · 4 books
MK Clark is an author based out of Austin Texas. She grew up believing she would be an astronaut. She settled for the second-best option as an author with a penchant for YA Sci-Fi and Post-Apoc. While working on the next book in her Young Soldier Series, she fills the publishing void with short stories like Impact and The Beetle Problem. If she had free time, she’d spend it shooting zombies while snuggled on the couch with her hubby and fur-baby.
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