STONE SOLDIERS
For decades, Detachment 1039 has defended America and the world from the supernatural, relying on psychics and scientists to defeat the armies of darkness. But flesh and blood can only do so much. To turn the tide of battle and drive the enemy back into the shadows calls for men as unbreakable as stone--soldiers hardened by magic, with years of combat experience and armed with the latest technology. These Stone Soldiers are America's secret weapon in a never-ending war, battling myths, monsters and magic around the world.
Colonel Mark Kenslir is the last of the Cold War supersoldiers--and he's just come back from the dead. Sent to Arizona to hunt a heart-devouring shapeshifter, Colonel Kenslir and his team of supernatural-smashing soldiers thought it was just another mission. But instead of stopping the monster's murderous rampage, Kenslir and his team became the latest victims in trail of carnage blazed across the southwest. Suffering from partial amnesia, with no weapons and no support, Kenslir must rely on two reluctant teens to help him remember his past, complete his final mission and avenge his men.
Brothers in Stone (Stone Soldiers #2)
Colonel Mark Kenslir, a cold warrior cursed to live forever, is rebuilding his team of stone soldiers after a campaign to stop a rampaging shapeshifter in the American southwest. But word soon arrives that someone, or something, is again on the loose, ripping out and consuming human hearts to steal the memories and forms of civilians.
Blood and Stone (Stone Soldiers #3)
After losing his brother in a battle with the American military, the shapeshifting giant Tezcahtlip is free in the modern world, eating the hearts of victims to steal their form, their memories, and their power. Taking up residence in the Yucatan he poses as the Mayan god Kukulcan in an effort to gather followers and sacrifices. The men and women of Detachment 1039 will need help from an unlikely source before they head south to combat the monster. But can a vampire imprisoned at Alcatraz really be a help, or a hindrance?
Shades of War (Stone Soldiers #4)
The Stone Soldiers must find a way to stop an army that is already dead, before it reaches Washington and plunges the country into chaos. Aided by his cryokinetic granddaughter, an amorous vampire M.D. and his petrified men, will the Colonel stop the forces of darkness or will Washington fall to the shades of gray?
Black Knight Down (Stone Soldiers #5)
When a coven of witches conspire to bring down a prehistoric satellite orbiting the earth for millennia, the Stone Soldiers spring into action, encountering a mysterious, superhuman priest spouting dire warnings that the Black Knight must not be opened.
Armageddon Z (Stone Soldiers #6)
Kenji Nakayama has seen the end of the world--and it isn't pretty. Those killed by a horrific plague have risen up, reanimated and eager to kill. Those that have survived struggle to find somewhere safe. For Kenji, this nightmare never ends--no matter how many times he dies.That all changes when the young precog encounters the Stone Soldiers, rescuing survivors and slaughtering zombies. Kenji learns that the petrified super soldiers could have prevented the apocalypse with a little forewarning. Luckily for them, Kenji can do just that--by going back and experiencing it all one more time.
Seven Deadly Sons (Stone Soldiers #7)
A new breed of werewolf has come to Miami, murdering retired Nazi Hunters. Bigger, stronger, and faster than any werewolf ever seen, these mysterious creatures seem to be capable of striking any point on the globe at will. To prevent further deaths, America's super soldiers will have to track the monsters to a long-forgotten German base in Antarctica and unravel an ancient mystery buried beneath the polar ice.
Terrorcota (Stone Soldiers #8)
When a rogue General from the People's Republic steals the most terrible alchemical weapon in Chinese history, capable of turning living flesh to dry, hard clay--he threatens to unleash it on America. The Stone Soldiers must spring into action against a mortal foe to prevent the outbreak of World War III, aided by a mysterious monk from the legendary Temple of Perfection. But General Zuo Zheng Duan has more than the Nlai Wan--the clay cloud--he has taken the ancient possessions of the Eight Immortals, combining them to make himself invincible and pave the way to conquering the world and declaring himself Emperor.
Pale Horseman (Stone Soldiers #9)
Richard Murphy is a hard-boiled, octogenarian Hollywood detective who thinks he's seen it all--until he and his ghost partner witness a horrific murder committed by a galloping centaur. Now the elderly P.I. worries he'll be next on the killer's list. Murphy and his partner in crime-solving are soon visited by supernatural soldiers who enlist the semi-retired P.I. in tracking down a serial-killing centaur who's come to L.A. to reap the souls of the innocent and the wicked.
A Lucky Day to Die (Stone Soldiers #10)
A witch has come to Las Vegas, Nevada, taking over a casino and luring gamblers to a fate worse than death. Supersoldier Mark Kenslir heads West to find out just what is going on in the one safe-place designated for America's supernatural citizens--a place the Stone Soldiers are not authorized to deploy. Operating off the books with his grandaughter, pregnant wife, and a Vampire M.D. in tow, Kenslir must brave a Hellish tower of decadence and prove that the Strip needs its amnesty revoked.
One Dark Step (Stone Soldiers #11)
The men and women of Detachment 1039 are taking the fight against the forces of darkness to a new theater of operations: the Moon, catching their enemies off-guard and unprepared. But are America's mightiest warriors ready to face the true mastermind of terror or will the Moon remain the last frontier for evil?
Winter's Fury (Stone Soldiers #12)
Josie Winters has awakened from a strange nightmare only to find herself thrust into a life she does not remember, married to a man she knew only as a friend, living in Miami, Florida, with no memory of how she got there, or the past four years of her life. Assured her amnesia will only be temporary, Josie reluctantly settles into an idyllic routine that just doesn't seem familiar. When a mysterious woman reveals it is all an elaborate lie, Josie has to find out who she really is and why her memories have been erased. But is she ready to learn the dark secrets of her past, or should the truth remain forgotten?
Shadow Raiders (Stone Soldiers #13)
When a treasure hunter and an archaeologist open the gates to Asgard, all Hel seems ready to break loose on Earth. Luckily, there are those who have been waiting for just this kind of thing: a modern military unit, comprised of the deadliest fighters humanity has ever seen. But instead of just repelling an invasion of mythical proportions, they are going to do the unthinkable. They're taking the war against the forces of Darkness into the shadows.
REVIEWS
"...The descriptive writing and attention to detail he writes with illuminates the scenes in your mind without bogging you down being wordy. The interaction between characters spans from entertaining to endearing. I find myself reading at any chance I get. The storylines are captivating, even through the descriptive back stories of the new characters. The Stone Soldiers series manages to reproduce the excitement and action in each new addition to the series without becoming repetitive or predictable!"
"I loved the characters and it wasn't filled with a lot of fluff. If you just want to escape for awhile this is a must read. It combines some of my faves....warriors, paranormal fiends, witches, humans and the world in danger, who could ask for more. If you like gargoyle type stories and good battles you're gonna love this hero!"
"--lot's of action, mayhem and adventure. Each page is a turner to the next one. This series would make an awesome MOVIE."
"I love these books and hate to finish them and yet can hardly wait to read the next one. I recommend these books to anyone who wants a entertaining read front to end..."
"This series is different, creative on so many different levels and subtly tied to historical events. Characters are rich and engaging and the action while a little over the top is just good fun. For any book to receive a five star rating it needs to be a book I'll reread again. This book, this series , are definitely in the reread category and several have already been reread, so there definitely a fun fast enjoyable five star read."
"Have you read Monster Hunter International? Do you like a plucky super humans versus evil monsters? Or do you just want some adventure where evil is evil and good is good? Did you keep up with all 9 seasons of the WB's Supernatural? Ok. Here ya go."
"I just love these kinds of stories: supers and people vs monsters. Once in a while you just want a clean story with no odd grey morality play... If you liked MHI, Supernatural, then you'll most likely like this too."
"Having read all the Stone Soldiers novels and prequels, I can't wait to continue the series! The mixture of magic, might, and mayhem can't be beat! The stories are well written,the characters bold,yet "human". The books can be read individually or as a series and either way are enjoyable. Once you start,you'll get hooked on these Stone Soldiers!"
"...fast paced action adventure in true Pulp Fiction style that C.E.Martin is so damn good at. From the opening paragraph to the final period, this is a book of outstanding action and adventure with a bit of mystery and intrigue thrown in and I highly recommend not only this book but any and all books in the Stone Soldiers series. Believe me, you won't be disappointed!"
"Excellent books. I could not put it down. Can't wait to see what else he writes. Will it be another for the soldiers?"
"The action never stops. A really great read. You really should read them all. If you happen upon this one, it gives a background so you won't be confused, but you must read them all to understand all the nuances that are between the characters. Don't miss this series!"
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