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Battle Calm (Battle Calm Cycle Book 1) Kindle Edition

by W.D. Kilpack III (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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When Badger succeeded his father, Red Skin, as Keeper Base Leader, he was well prepared, raised to handle anything the enemy threw at him. He was the best killer, and the most respected tactician. He knew Red Skin’s Laws like he wrote them himself. Most importantly, he was always calm, no matter how frenzied the combat. These were only some of the reasons why he still had all his original parts.

Trinity would die for him.

Korry would follow him without question.

They were Keepers. They fought, they killed, they lived to kill another day, even when it meant bugging out to another Base ... and another. That was life when life was war. They knew nothing else.

But even war cannot last forever, regardless of the infallible truth of Red Skin’s Law #35: “Under conditions of peace, men attack themselves; thus, there never has been, and there never will be a time without war. It is the greatest, most perfect thing men can do.”
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    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 1
    Battle Calm Cycle
  3. Print length
    362 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    May 9, 2024
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  9. ISBN-13
    979-8884043428
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D1V25X7W
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 9, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 362 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0D3VMBNMP
  • Customer Reviews:
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W.D. Kilpack III

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W.D. Kilpack III, MPC, PSMC, is an award-winning science fiction and fantasy author recognized for his works across various media, including print, online, radio, and television. His writing journey began at the age of nine when he won an award for a poem. As an adult, his first three novels — Crown Prince, Order of Light, Demon Seed, and Pale Face — each won the International Firebird Book Award and The BookFest Award, with Crown Prince also receiving the International Impact Book Award. His works Demon Seed, Rilari, and Vengeance Borne were featured as Editor’s Choice on BooksShelf, and both Order of Light and Rilari were named Top Picks. He earned an Honorable Mention from L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest for his novella Pale Face. To date, his books have garnered 27 awards.

In addition to his writing career, W.D. Kilpack III has served as the editor and publisher of 23 print and online news and literary publications, with circulations as high as 770,000. He is also a partner at Safe Harbor Films, LLC, where he writes screenplays and oversees marketing efforts.

He holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Westminster University, where he double-majored in communication and philosophy and completed the Honors Program. He went on to earn a Master of Professional Communication with a writing emphasis. As a high-performing athlete, he also qualified for international competition in Greco-Roman wrestling.

For 25 years, he was a communication professor and a nationally recognized wrestling coach. Outside of his professional accomplishments, he is an accomplished cook. He resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he is happily married to his high-school sweetheart and is father to five children, as well as helping to raise five step-children.

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  • K. Springs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling Narrative
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
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    This review was first published on Kurt's Frontier.

    Synopsis:

    Badger is a Keeper Base Leader and the successor to his father, Red Skin. Trained by the best, Badger learned to handle anything the enemy could throw at him. Trained as a killer, he adhered strictly to his late father’s rules, known as Red Skin’s Laws. Regardless of how frenzied the combat became, he maintained his battle calm. Up until now, he had retained his original parts. However, when a battle goes sideways, he finds himself in need of cybernetic repairs.

    That is not the only change. The enemy is adapting.

    Review:

    K. D. Kilpack III’s book, Battle Calm, is a dystopian military science fiction novel. Keepers have known nothing but war, fighting in a radioactive, blasted landscape and trying to kill as many “Reds” as the enemy can throw at them. It has not always gone their way; Badger and his keepers have been forced to bug out of a few bases. However, the world and the enemy are changing. Radiation storms are no longer the certain death sentences they once were, and the Reds are becoming more aggressive. The bonds between the Keepers have begun to fray.

    Battle Calm takes place many years after the war began. None of the characters recalls a time before the war. The interactions among the characters reveal the emotional complexity of individuals striving to cope with the dehumanizing effects of endless warfare. Adapting to cybernetic body parts is a way of life for most, a reality that Badger must now come to terms with. The book is intense, encompassing everything from the action sequences to the interpersonal relationships. While intended for a mature audience, Battle Calm captivates with its compelling narrative.
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  • JB Opp
    5.0 out of 5 stars A visceral dystopian war novel
    Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
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    Kilpack builds a world that is haunting in its vivid depictions of a world at war for so long that humans remember nothing else. Born to train, fight and live to take the lives of their enemy. Following the laws of a veteran leader, the characters strive to find humanity in the loss of their compatriots, as their numbers dwindle and the enemy continues to advance with more hardware and seemly endless combatants.

    Kilpatrick brings you into the lives, histories and hopes of soldiers fighting for survival. Combat is fierce, on the battlefield and in the calm between enemy engagements.

    Awaiting book two - Battle Calm: Omega Message.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Dystopian Thriller You Can't Put Down!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024
    Badger Red Skin's Laws No. 1: The Meds by Kilpack III is an intense and captivating read that grabs you from the first page and doesn’t let go. Kilpack masterfully creates a gritty, atmospheric world filled with danger and suspense, where every decision is a matter of life or death. The writing is vivid and immersive, making you feel the tension and fear of the protagonist's struggle for survival. This book is a must-read for fans of dystopian thrillers who love gripping storytelling and relentless action. A fantastic and unforgettable journey!
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