Freehold: Resistance

RESISTANCE ISBRUTAL! When the UN invadedthe Freehold of Grainne, the intent was simple: force a noncompliant star nationback into the collective. What the politicians hadn’t accounted for wasthat the Freehold had spent 200 years as the haven for every independent,rebellious, self-reliant adventurer in humanspace. Its military are scatteredremnants, its bases smoking ruins, its cities occupied. But Grainne and itsspace habitats have resources beyond measure. Retired intelligence agents,disabled veterans, animal handlers, petty smugglers, half-lame computerspecialists, research scientists, planetary engineers—all have one goal inmind: make the invaders suffer for their presumption. That’s the Freeholdway. RESIST. ADAPT. EMERGEVICTORIOUS. A collection ofhard-hitting tales gathered by series creator Michael Z. Williamson. A novel in story form byamazing, best-selling authors!Storiesby:LarryCorreiaMichael Z. WilliamsonBrad R. TorgersenMikeMassaKaceyEzellRobert E. HampsonAaronHaskinsJohn F. HolmesMarisaWolfJustinWatsonJasonCordovaJamieIbsonJessicaSchlenkerChristopherDinoteRobReedChrisSmithJaimeDiNotePhilipWohlrab Praisefor Forged inBlood:“The anthologycelebrates soldiers and their tools. . . . Most of all, it celebrates warriorsand the stuff that makes them so—the mettle more than themetal.”—Tangent"Fansof combat science fiction will find this collection irresistible...anentertaining and engaging book."—The Galveston County DailyNewsAbout Michael Z. Williamson:“A fast-paced,compulsive read . . . will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, LoisMcMaster Bujold, and DavidWeber.”—Kliatt“Williamson'smilitary expertise is impressive.”—SFReviewsNovels of MichaelZ. Williamson's FreeholdUniverse:FreeholdseriesFreeholdTheWeaponTheRogueContact withChaosAngeleyesFreehold:Forged in BloodRipple CreekseriesBetter to Beg Forgiveness . . . Do Unto Others . . . When Diplomacy Fails . . . StandaloneALong Time Until Now