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PROWLER
He was trained to obey. Now he must choose who to become.
Injured during his advancement trial, Luca wakes among those he was taught to fear. What begins as recovery becomes a reckoning—with the City’s teachings, the Wilders’ judgment, and his own unraveling certainty.
Luca is a Prowler—an elite enforcer bred for loyalty, control, and obedience. His advancement trial was meant to test his readiness for promotion. Instead, an injury leaves him stranded in the Wilde, pulled from the edge by those the City calls dangerous.
He expects hostility. What he finds is more complicated.
Some Wilders want him gone. Some show restraint, even care. Most don’t trust him.
But it’s the ones who hesitate—the ones who study him, question him, try to understand him—that leave him most off-balance. Not because of what they do… but because of what they make him begin to see.
As his body heals, old certainties start to shift. What began as a test of endurance becomes something far more dangerous: a quiet unmaking of the beliefs he was never meant to question.
PROWLER is a dystopian sci-fi thriller about indoctrination, perception, and identity—set in a fractured world where obedience is survival… and survival is no longer enough.
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The origin story of Taylor and his team!
CHiTs
SHADOWS OF PEACE - NOVELLA
Some legends are forged on the front lines. Others start in the mud.
Seventeen-year-old Mark Taylor has spent his life training to survive alone. But when he enters Intergal's elite Special Forces Academy, survival means something new: trusting a team of strangers from day one—or washing out for good.
The rules are simple: adapt fast, work as one, or get reassigned. No second chances.
As Taylor, Kaydeen, Tonee, and Salayla face brutal physical trials, internal tension, and grueling team challenges, the true test emerges: not just who's the strongest, but who can lead, follow, and trust.
CHiTs is a sharp, character-driven military sci-fi novella about precision, pressure, and the cost of learning that strength alone isn't enough.
Set in the Shadows of Peace universe, this origin story reveals how Intergal's top SF trainee team began—on the very first day or training.
PRAISE FOR
CHiTs
Military training in the future is still difficult
"I’ve read and enjoyed all of Nic Plumes’s Shadows of Peace novels. This prequel provided not only the backstory of bringing the team together, but an exciting snapshot of their initial training that spurred memories, good and bad, of my early military experiences. I’m looking forward to more Nic Plume stories like this that entangle the future to my, and other veterans’, past."
T. Maciuba
-AMAZON REVIEW
Great Novella!
"I really liked reading about how Taylor and his team first met, and getting a glimpse into why he is the way he is. The bonding experience of military training filled me with memories from my own past, and the fast camaraderie rang true to me. I'm looking forward to more CHiTs stories!"
S. Hert
-AMAZON REVIEW
TRIAL BY INFERNO
SHADOWS OF PEACE - BOOK ONE
Survival is only the beginning.
A covert mission. A devastating ambush. A battle they were never meant to win.
When rookie operative Mark Taylor and his team crash-land on Tinaree, the latest battleground in a brutal galactic war, survival becomes a harrowing test of endurance. Captured by enemy forces and sold to a mine as slave labor, they are thrust into a world of torment, shifting alliances, and buried secrets.
As Taylor suffers ruthless torture, his team moves in the shadows, gathering intel and planning their escape. But the deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes—their survival wasn’t a coincidence. Someone orchestrated their capture, and the truth behind it isn’t just about the war—it’s about Taylor himself.
With trust fraying and the enemy always one step ahead, Taylor must decide how far he’s willing to go, not just to survive, but to uncover a conspiracy where the enemy knows more about his past than he does—one that could tip the balance of the war itself. Because on Tinaree, escaping is only the beginning and survival may have been part of the plan all along.
Survival was never the goal.
Perfect for fans of Marko Kloos, Richard Fox, and Kameron Hurley, Trial by Inferno blends high-stakes military sci-fi, psychological endurance, and the unbreakable bonds of brotherhood forged in fire.
PRAISE FOR
TRIAL BY INFERO
Great Read
"Outstanding. Author combines science fiction with military and space. Book One has me wanting Book Two."
-P. Ball
AMAZON REVIEW
Great Read
"Great story by an incredibly talented author! I can't wait to see what else she does with this universe!"
LittleGhostReads
-AMAZON REVIEW
"This book delivers on so many levels. I truly appreciate the relationships between the main characters and how they take turns in the spotlight...Tinaree: Trial By Inferno defied all of my expectations in the best way possible. Nic Plume will be a sci-fi author to watch."
Amanda J.
-AMAZON REVIEW
FORGED BY CRUCIBLE
SHADOWS OF PEACE - BOOK TWO
In the shadows of war, survival comes at a cost—and loyalty can be lethal.
The Intergal Fleet's first attempt to liberate Tinaree was shattered by a devastating ambush that decimated its Special Forces and left Taylor's team presumed dead. Now, after clawing their way back from captivity—scarred and haunted by their ordeal—they return to a fleet that feels more like enemy territory than home.
Commander Richards knows the patterns of missions warped by hidden agendas. As he digs deeper, a buried conspiracy comes to light—one that reveals the fight for Tinaree is only the surface, and the real enemy may be embedded within Intergal's own command.
As Taylor and his team fight to recover and reclaim their place, new bonds are forged, old scars reopen, and their true battle begins—not just for Tinaree's freedom, but for their survival in a fleet where trust is as dangerous as the enemy outside.
PRAISE FOR
Forged by Crucible
Wow!
"I enjoyed this book as much as I enjoyed the first one and I can't wait to see what the writer does next with her series. I'm looking forward to seeing the characters fleshed out more as the series moves on, and to see if the experiences that the four main characters have together, and then apart, help mold them into such a tight knit unit that they unconsciously know what each other is going to do in any given situation. Kudo's!"
P. Kurt
-AMAZON REVIEW
A great new series
"The first book was excellent, the second novel is outstanding. I am hooked. I will be anxiously awaiting more from Nic Plume. Fine story told by a new and exciting writer. This is a must read serries. Grab it!"
L. Southard
-AMAZON REVIEW
Another Hit by a Great New Voice
"Plume hits another homer in a series that promises to grip you and never let go. Plume artfully twists heartfelt and extremely personal scenes into a wider plot of galactic-spanning military intrigue and espionage, with a penchant for the kind of badassery you'd expect from special operators. Join our intrepid group of special operators as they strive to find their way in their new normal, and overcome obstacles placed in their path by both external and internal forces."
N. Price
-Amazon Review
WHATEVER IT TAKES
SHADOWS OF PEACE - NOVELLA
After two decades in the fight, Cabe thought he was done. But when a young soldier spirals after a tragic mission, stepping back in might be the only way to save him. A military sci-fi novella of trauma, loyalty, and doing whatever it takes.
Cabe has traded front-line combat for a quieter role on Pike Station, helping wounded soldiers recover and recalibrate. It’s stable, structured and just distant enough from the chaos he used to call home.
Mason was once one of Intergal’s best. But after losing his team and learning that his closest friend, the mission’s only other survivor, took his own life, he’s spiraling, and no one is willing to catch him. Until Cabe steps in.
What begins as an unexpected encounter becomes a reckoning. For Mason, it’s a fight for his sanity and future. For Cabe, it’s a reminder that duty isn’t always about orders, and that sometimes, taking care of your own means doing whatever it takes.
Set in the Shadows of Peace universe, this origin story blends psychological depth with sharp military realism perfect for fans of emotional sci-fi, trauma recovery fiction, and character-driven stories where loyalty is earned the hard way.
PRAISE FOR
WHATEVER IT TAKES
Well written story that gives a glimpse behind the curtain in the main series. A nice balance of enhancing the main series by providing a bit of background without any spoilers.
Amazon Customer
Nic Plume has written a convincing yet sensitive story about post traumatic stress and suicide set in the future but with implications today. If I were king, I’d implement the book’s comprehensive psychological support system as well as change the current up-or-out (promotion or discharge) Napoleonic-era personnel system to one allowing soldiers to move up and down ranks or stay at a rank or job that is personally best for them.
Amazon Customer
A good story dealing the the psychology of soldiers; PTSD, survivors guilt and combat stress- but also the Brotherhood of Warriors and the support that brings. Healing cannot happen in a vacuum.
S. Hert
Amazon Customer
This book was actually quite hard to put down. The story is - on the surface - a simple one, but the author does an excellent job of putting the reader into the main character's mind. The story has several layers, and it is told by someone who is really good at all the minor and elaborate details that makes a story compelling, as well as showcasing that she actually puts a lot of effort into the character building and thought processes.
Kindle Customer
TEMPERED BY BLOOD
SHADOWS OF PEACE - BOOK THREE
Facts don’t always match reality.
Taylor knew where he came from, and where he was going. Even an ambush, months of captivity, and nearly being killed as his team escaped didn’t change that. Nor did struggling against his inner demons as he clawed his way back to mission readiness and fought the assassin sent to finish what the ambush failed to accomplish.
But when evidence surfaces that shows Taylor’s past is different than he remembers, hard questions must be asked, and the truth must be found. Unfortunately, the man who seems to have the answers is also the one everyone blames for what happened. And, complicating things further, he can’t be found.
When a chance encounter threatens to reignite a past firestorm Taylor thought he had conquered, he is forced to answer the most important question of all.
How far is he willing to go to accomplish the mission and find his truth?
Stories Written In Other Universes
Standing Defiant Foreign Shores:
Stories in The Last Brigade Universe
An unyielding stand against overwhelming odds, where heroes rise and legends are forged.
In Standing Defiant on Foreign Shores, the saga continues with riveting tales of courage, determination, and the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to back down.
This anthology gathers a new collection of gripping stories set in diverse and dangerous landscapes across the globe. Each tale showcases characters who are trying to survive a worldwide societal collapse, whether defending their homes, exploring the unknown, or facing down enemies both seen and unseen. These authors weave a tapestry of bravery and resilience, ensuring readers are captivated by every page. Perfect for fans of adventure, action, and heroic deeds.
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Standing Fast on Foreign Shores:
Stories in The Last Brigade Universe
Even with the coming of the Long Night, flickers of freedom remain as beacons in the darkness
As long as the United States Constitution stood as a symbol of liberty and justice, worldwide authoritarians could never rest easy. The innate human yearning to be free would forever threaten the iron heels under which they crushed their own people.
Fueled by hatred of all that America stood for, the gathering of enemies who conspired to destroy her unwittingly unleashed a wave of worldwide destruction that engulfed their own nations. When America collapsed, most of the world crumbled with her.
In Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa, invasion followed invasion, war followed war, leaving a broken world of ruin to those who are Standing Fast on Foreign Shores.
