The Black March - Reviews
Review by Laurel Johnson for Midwest Book Review
"It's been a long wait for the second in this exciting series of sci-fi books. I must admit that the attraction for me is Marshall Thomas's writing style and story telling ability. This book picks up where the last left off, with the Legion facing a scourge that threatens all life forms throughout the universe – the Omnis. Once again, the action is heart pounding, the characters believable and well developed. This time, adding interest to the plot, the Legion juggles political intrigue and betrayal along with fighting the Omnis....
"Readers experience breath taking action and frightening battles on alien worlds .... Sci-fi fans or readers who enjoy good writing should love this book This series is highly recommended.
Review by Caroline Miniscule for The Thunder Child Science Fiction & Fantasy Web Magazine
"Marshall Thomas returns with the second installment in his military science fiction series detailing the adventures of the soldiers of the Legion, in particular those of Beta Squad, as told by Thinker, a young man who embraces his fate to live or die for the Legion....
The galaxy is divided between the System - an empire that has enslaved the worlds of the inner systems, and the Confederation of Free Worlds, or ConFree. The ConFree is defended by the Legion - male and female soldiers clad in A-suits ... who live only to fight and die together...and who are tasked with saving human civilization.
Thomas' prose is a return to the breathless, adjective-heavy style of the classic pulps, with non-stop descriptions, deep-dyed evil alien monstrosities, and rousing battle sequences...
The book moves along at a breakneck pace, with plenty of suspense. However, he's also introduced a love triangle into the mix - with Thinker as the object of affection between Valkyrie - a top-notch killing machine, and Priestess, a medic, and we're frequently treated to Thinker's agonizing over his betrayal of Valkyrie and his emotions for Priestess...
Thomas has created an intense view of the future, designed and populated over twenty years worth of work. If you like military science fiction in the style of the classic pulps, chances are you'll enjoy this series."
Full Review by Caroline Miniscule
