Overview
The flames of interstellar war are spreading. Even as the clash on the distant, desolate world of Zhogalgan winds down, the spark it ignited now threatens to engulf entire star systems.
Corvanite Lieutenant Ulric Bannon leads his elite special tasks phalanx on a deep reconnaissance mission to an alien world, uncovering Zolarian plans that could tip the balance of power. Meanwhile, on an airless moon, Zolarian First Sergeant Cul Draven finds himself locked in savage combat against a Corvanite client-state offensive launched in the aftermath of Zhogalgan.
Two mighty powers hurtle toward all-out war. But a shadowy alien force manipulates events from the darkness, pulling strings that could doom both empires.
Cascade Effect is the explosive second installment in Peter Nealen’s Edge of Imperium military science fiction series. Packed with gritty tactical action, high-stakes reconnaissance, brutal frontline combat, and escalating geopolitical intrigue, this gripping sequel builds on the tense “peacekeeping” mission of Spheres of Influence while widening the conflict across multiple fronts. Fans of hard-hitting military SF with realistic infantry tactics, interstellar politics, and hidden manipulators will devour this relentless ride through a universe on the brink.
Peter Nealen, a former Recon Marine and combat veteran, delivers the tactical realism and character-driven intensity that define WarGate military science fiction.
Author Bio
Peter Nealen is a former Reconnaissance Marine and combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. A lifelong student of history, strategy, and human conflict, he brings hard-won tactical realism and unflinching authenticity to his military science fiction.
Best known for the gritty American Praetorians series and the high-stakes near-future thrillers in Maelstrom Rising, Nealen now launches readers into the Edge of Imperium universe—epic interstellar clashes where empires collide and hidden forces pull the strings.
His work appeals to readers who demand boots-on-the-ground action, believable characters under fire, and stories ripped from the headlines of tomorrow’s wars. When not writing, Nealen continues to explore the intersections of philosophy, warfare, and the human spirit. He resides in Montana.
