Hero (Metzada Mercenary Corps Book 1)

Metzada is an inhospitable planet of Epsilon Indi whose inhabitants -- most descendants from refugees forced to leave Israel -- can survive only because its men are highly skilled mercenaries, Metzada’s one export that brings in revenue. When young Ari Hanavi freezes in combat twice, he has one last chance to survive and even become a “hero”. Scenes of battle, military command and operations are expertly portrayed in this novel about a young man who must overcome his terror while dealing with his fellow soldiers and fighting an enemy force. Set in the same world as NOT FOR GLORY, which David Drake called “a swift-paced, brutal, excellent political novel about the soldier of the future”.

on HERO:
“…exhibits Rosenberg's talent for fast-paced, readable military SF with a unique twist.”
- Library Journal

on JOEL ROSENBERG:
“A major star in the fantasy firmament”
- Mike Resnick, author of STALKING THE UNICORN

“One of the leading lights in fantasy, Joel Rosenberg burns as brightly as ever.”
- William R. Forstchen, author of ONE SECOND AFTER

“One of the few writers I deliberately seek out . . . His splendid stories are intricate and fast-paced and exciting.”
- Dennis L. McKiernan, author of VOYAGE OF THE FOX RIDER

“If I see a book with Joel Rosenberg’s name on it, I buy it . . . His plots are fast-moving, meticulously crafted . . . his works are page-turners from first to last.”
- S.M. Stirling, author of MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA

“If you’re one of the few people who haven’t read Joel Rosenberg, you owe it to yourself to change that right away.”
- John E. Stith, author of REDSHIFT RENDEZVOUS

“Joel Rosenberg writes fantasy rich with intelligent humor and gritty, well-researched detail.”
- Janny Wurts

“Joel Rosenberg is one of the emerging talents in our field today!”
- Raymond E. Feist

author bio:
Joel Rosenberg (1954-2011) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and was raised in eastern North Dakota and northern Connecticut. Joel grew up reading Robert A. Heinlein, L. Sprague de Camp, Gordon R. Dickson and Rafael Sabatini, and found himself becoming a writer pretty much as a natural outcome of such early influences. His fantasy series include the New York Times bestselling “Guardians of the Flame” series, “Keepers of the Hidden Ways” series, “D’Shai” novels and two “Mordred’s Heirs” novels. He is survived by his wife Felicia and their daughters Judy and Rachel.