Mercenaries of Atlantis

Bronze Age Sword and Sorcery meets Military Fantasy in a lost world of long ago…

Flying Ace Mason “Mace” Dickson was once a legend among fighter pilots. During his middle years in the 1970's, that glory is a fading memory—until a black-book NASA flight test hurls him into a brutal world forgotten by time. Waking on the blood-soaked sands of an ancient battlefield, Mace finds himself far from the cockpit: this is hand-to-hand savagery where arcane spells kill as quickly as spear or sword.

Shanghaied into the Black Legion, a renowned company of mercenaries fighting under the banner of the mighty Atlantian Army of the West, Mace is thrust into the siege of the fabled City of Serpents. As the tip of the spear against the power-mad Thuman Evol, commander of red sorcerers, armored war-dinosaurs, and legions of grim warriors. Mace must adapt to gritty grunt infantry warfare, massive war machines, and strange sorcery. In this no-holds-barred military fantasy, soldiers, NCOs, and battle captains clash with the enemy and each other for eternal honor, glory, and ultimate power.

Out of his depth yet driven by ruthless necessity, Mace confronts his deepest inner demons. The burning desire to return to his wife and daughter for one last chance at redemption after a life surrendered to fading glory and the bottle fuels his survival through deadly magicks, backstabbing intrigues, and the utter savagery of lost Atlantea.

Book 1 in the Mercenaries of Atlantis series. Perfect for fans of gritty military fantasy, sword and sorcery, and high-stakes redemption tales—where a modern warrior is forged in the crucible of an ancient hell.

Nick Cole is a former soldier, working actor, and bestselling author known for delivering high-stakes military science fiction and military fantasy that resonate with readers who crave authentic action and unforgettable characters.

Best known as the co-creator (with Jason Anspach) of the massively popular Galaxy’s Edge series and the Forgotten Ruin military fantasy saga, Cole has built a dedicated following for his gripping narratives that blend tactical realism, dark humor, and epic scope. His solo works, including the Dragon Award-winning CTRL ALT Revolt! and the Amazon-bestselling The Old Man and the Wasteland, have earned critical acclaim and strong sales across science fiction, post-apocalyptic, and fantasy genres.

In Mercenaries of Atlantis (co-authored with Chris Pourteau), Cole brings his signature intensity to a Bronze Age sword-and-sorcery world, transporting a 1970s fighter pilot into the brutal crucible of mercenary warfare, sorcery, and redemption. Cole lives in Southern California.

Chris Pourteau is a bestselling author and editor of speculative fiction, celebrated for character-driven stories that span science fiction, post-apocalyptic thrillers, and military fantasy.

With the award-winning SynCorp Saga (co-authored with David Bruns) and his Books of B Company series, Pourteau has established himself as a go-to voice for immersive, high-tension narratives grounded in real-world stakes and human drama. His editorial work on acclaimed anthologies further showcases his command of genre storytelling and collaboration.

Teaming with Nick Cole for Mercenaries of Atlantis, Pourteau helps craft a visceral portal military fantasy where a 1970s fighter pilot is thrust into the savage wars of lost Atlantis. Pourteau’s work consistently delivers the grit, intrigue, and emotional depth that keep readers—and booksellers—coming back for more. He lives in Texas.