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Tales from the Lyon's Den: Stories from the Four Horsemen Universe (Four Horsemen Tales Book 4) by [Chris Kennedy, Mark Wandrey, Robert E. Hampson, Kevin McLaughlin, Jake Bible, Marisa Wolf, Terry Mixon, Kacey Ezell, Doug Dandridge, Tim C. Taylor, Michael J. Allen, Quincy J. Allen, Benjamin Tyler Smith, James P. Chandler, David Alan Jones, RJ Ladon, Eric S. Brown, N.X. Sharps, Chris Winder]

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Do you have what it takes to enter the Lyon's Den?

From the outside, The Lyon’s Den doesn’t look like much; there isn’t even a sign. But mercs of all species know that if you head to southwest Houston, near the Starport, there’s a particular run-down strip mall that looks like it’s been abandoned for years. The glass door second from the south end of the strip is plastered over on the inside with blue paper, and the faint golden outline of a rampant lion is the only clue.

The door is locked, of course, and beyond the door is nothing but a darkened hallway with a downward slope and a slight curve to it. Once you follow this curve far enough, you are greeted by two very large, very well-armed Lumar. “Welcome to the Lyon’s Den,” the larger of the two says without a translator, and without a trace of an alien accent. “You know the rules?”

Welcome back to the Four Horsemen universe, where only a willingness to fight and die for money separates Humans from the majority of the other races. Edited by bestselling authors and universe creators Mark Wandrey and Chris Kennedy, “Tales from the Lyon’s Den” includes eighteen all-new stories in the Four Horsemen universe by a variety of bestselling authors—and some you may not have heard of…yet. Want to know what it’s like to do search and rescue while a battle is going on or what to do with that new manufactory you just won in a card game? Better learn the rules to the Lyon’s Den…and then step inside!

Inside, you’ll find:
Preface by Chris Kennedy
“The Devil in the Pit” by Mark Wandrey
“A Job to Do” by Quincy J. Allen
“For the Honor of the Flag” by Doug Dandridge
“Lucky” by James P. Chandler
“Shit Day” by Marisa Wolf
“The Charge of the Heavy Brigade” by Chris Kennedy
“The Bottom Line” by Michael J. Allen
“Midnight Diplomacy” by Tim C. Taylor
“Desperta Ferro” by Eric S. Brown & N.X. Sharps
“The Deadly Dutchman” by Kevin McLaughlin
“The Felix” by RJ Ladon
“The Heart of a Lion” by Terry Mixon
“What Really Matters” by Chris Winder
“Headspace and Timing” by Robert E. Hampson
“Return to Sender” by Benjamin Tyler Smith
“Grunwald” by David Alan Jones
“The Quiet Was Fine” by Jake Bible
“A Mother’s Favor” by Kacey Ezell

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"The Lyons Den anthology draws you in and won't let go until you have experienced every bittersweet moment. A must read that will leave you energized and ready for more."
--Chris H., Internet Reader

"Again, the authors of the 4HU bring us 18 excellent stories. Some introduce us to new characters, mercenaries, aliens, and heroes. Others tell us gives us more dimension to characters who have been introduced to us one (or more) of the many books in this outstanding series."
--Mia K., Internet Reader

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The Lyon's Den

From the outside, it doesn't look like much. There isn't even a proper sign or anything. But mercs of all species know that if you head to southwest Houston, near the Starport, there's a particular run-down strip mall that looks like it's been abandoned for years. The glass door second from the south end of the strip is plastered over on the inside with blue paper, and the faint golden outline of a rampant lion is the only clue.

The door is locked, of course. You don't knock. In fact, if you want in, you don't touch the door at all. To get inside, you gotta follow the procedure: you stand in front of the door with your back to it while the cameras hidden inside the sagging awning scan you. If they like what they see, the door unlocks for thirty seconds, and you and your party have exactly that long to get inside. Any longer and the door (which is much heavier than it looks) slams shut and won't budge.

Beyond the door is nothing but a darkened hallway with a downward slope and a slight curve to it. Once you follow this curve far enough that the door is out of sight, you are greeted by two very large, very well armed Lumar.

"Welcome to the Lyon's Den," the larger of the two says, without a translator, and without a trace of an alien accent. "You know the rules?"

"The Rules" are simple: The Lyon makes the rules. This is his place, and what he says, goes. Fortunately for all concerned, The Lyon is a fair and completely neutral man. He has no problem serving mercenaries and others of all species, as long as they remain courteous to his staff and the other patrons--in that order. Oh, and everyone keeps their weapons, with the understanding that if someone draws a weapon, every other patron and staff member will be drawing theirs as well.

The Lyon believes that an armed society is a polite society.

Once the Lumar are satisfied you understand the rules,you're waved through a blue curtain into something that looks like it could exist on any of half a dozen space stations throughout the galaxy. The main room is huge, and is dominated by the gigantic octagonal bar that sits in the center of the room. The bar is made of dark, polished wood that matches the tables and the scuffed floor. Huge Tri-V screens the size of passenger cars hang high on the walls around the room and over the bar, showing GalNet broadcasts. On the far wall, a set of swinging double doors is in nearly constant motion as the Lyon's Den staff bustles in and out bearing trays of foodstuffs from all over the galaxy. On the wall to the right of the entrance,6' tall tanks of various kinds of gas and liquid glow in jeweled colors, thanks to the dramatic lighting setup. These are for the mercs who don't breathe air and might like a whiff of home.

See, that's the thing about the Lyon's Den. The Lyon gets what his clients want. The gargantuan bar serves beverages from all corners of the galaxy, and The Lyon is bound to know your favorite. The tables come in various heights and sizes, so that mercs of all kinds can relax in comfort.

The lighting is dim, and the music varied. Mercs can type in a request on the order slates at their table, but typically the music queue is so long that you wait hours to hear your favorite song. There is a dance floor, but no one ever uses it. There are other places in Houston for dancing.

Besides the Tri-V screens, various pieces of memorabilia hang here and there on the walls. Some are insignia from merc companies long forgotten...by everyone except Lyon. Some are from old sports teams. Some are photographs of ancient military technology. Some are actual fragments of destroyed galactic tech.

Behind the bar, a small pedestal nestles among the top shelf liquors and other beverages. Atop this pedestal, a small round piece of metal with a single pawprint sits in a locked glass case with its own lighting system. Even the staff doesn't touch this. Nor do they ask about it. If anyone does, they gets hushed...quickly.

The place is always open: 24/7/365. If you're on Earth, and you're a merc, you can find a drink and a damn good meal there. The Lyon's Den is the place to sit and talk and remember...or forget.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07HPCGX5W
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seventh Seal Press (September 25, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 25, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3244 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 593 pages
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Chris Kennedy
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A Webster Award winner and three-time Dragon Award finalist, Chris Kennedy is a Science Fiction/Fantasy author, speaker, and small-press publisher who has written over 30 books and published more than 200 others. Get his free book, “Shattered Crucible,” at his website, https://chriskennedypublishing.com.
Called “fantastic” and “a great speaker,” he has coached hundreds of beginning authors and budding novelists on how to self-publish their stories at a variety of conferences, conventions, and writing guild presentations. He is the author of the award-winning #1 bestseller, “Self-Publishing for Profit: How to Get Your Book Out of Your Head and Into the Stores.”
Chris lives in Coinjock, North Carolina, with his wife, and is the holder of a doctorate in educational leadership and master’s degrees in both business and public administration. Follow Chris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ckpublishing/.
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Mark Wandrey
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International bestselling author of military sci-fi, space opera, and zombie apocalypse, Mark Wandrey is also the only 4 time DragonCon Dragon Award finalist!
Newest Release - Cartwright's Cavaliers - Descent, book 14 in the wildly successful Guild War series, set in the Four Horsemen mil-sf universe.
Living the full time RV lifestyle as a modern day nomad, Mark Wandrey has been writing science fiction since he was in grade school. He launched his professional career in 2004 with the release of Earth Song - Overture. Now, 15 years later, he has more than 25 books out, including many bestsellers.
(Sign up for his mailing list at http://www.worldmaker.us/news-flash-sign-up-page/ or check out his Patreon page for free stuff at https://www.patreon.com/MarkHWandrey)
His favorite is military science fiction. However, he also pens Zombie Apocalypse (ZA) in the form of his 2016 Dragon Finalist "A Time to Die", book 1 in the Turning Point series. The series is complete and available on Amazon, continuing with Book 2, "A Time to Run", and finishing with "A Time to Live", released earlier this year.
His most successful works to date can be found in the Four Horsemen Universe (4HU), which he created and now shares with a slew of incredible authors including his partner and publisher, Chris Kennedy. The first book in the series, Cartwright's Cavaliers, was his 2nd Dragon Award Finalist in 2017. In the 4HU, nine books were published in 2017, and 20 (yes twenty) more released in 2018. Among those was A Fiery Sunset, coauthored with Chris Kennedy, it was his 3rd Dragon Award finalist. Since then the series has continued to expand and branch out, including a YA series (Black and White). If you love Military Sci-fi, this is the series for you, with well over 50 books and more coming every month!
Keep up with the 4HU on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/536506813392912/
You can also join the Mercenary Guild Fan Organization - https://www.facebook.com/groups/469402930466832/
You can also find out more at www.chriskennedypublishing.com
If Space Opera is your things, check out his Earth Song series, space opera of epic scale. Consisting of 6 completed books which have been re-edited and released. A new one will be released in 2021 as well.
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Kevin N. Sharp

Chills

Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2018

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Go read the 4HU universe...Get caught, then come back. Then you will have chills. Its not the airconditioning from the Lyons generators. Its the weaving of back story, the insights and the amazing quality of excellent stories. This might even be better than a fistful of credits!
Now I have even more authors whos books I need to track down and read. Thank you Kacy, Wolf, Winder and Taylor!! All of you. I was up until 2am crushing this bad boy.

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Paul Kealy

In the words of Keanu Reeves “whoa...”

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2018

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In the words of Keanu Reeves “whoa...”

Another great read from the 4HU team. New characters, new plots and more intrigue.

Human’s continue to scrap and scratch out a place in a hostile galaxy where might makes right and the pursuit of credits dominates the lives of billions.

This anthology of short stories is another example of great military sci-fi from the team. Can’t wait for more.

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Dekoh

Another great anthology in 4HU!

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2018

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Lots of stories in the Four Horsemen universe; stories shortly after Alpha Contracts to near current 4HU events. All stories are good, a couple of standouts for me were Lucky, Deadly Dutchman, Return to Sender, and A Mother's Favor.

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Christopher W

Something for everyone.

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2019

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I was quite pleased with the quality and variety of the stories included in this collection. An excellent selection of some accomplished and talented authors. You're going to want to read prior novels and stories from previous anthologies to better understand and appreciate these tales. Just start reading the books from this ever growing Four Horseman Universe. I believe that you won't regret that decision, at all.

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kindle avid reader. GW

A lot of good short stories.

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2021

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Like most anthologies, some good, some great , some not so great. But all to the readers likes and dislikes. Of course fantastic Depic story by Kacey included. I Thank all the writers for the time they spent writing and CK for bringing them to me, for a few more enjoyable hours spent reading.

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Ranamacar

Good stories

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2018

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Another fine collection of shorter stories set in the 4 horseman universe.

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Rogue Blackheart

You did it again folks

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2018

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Made me laugh, made me cry and saved a kitty. I Read new authors(to me), and old familiar authors and by old, I don't mean age, but welcomed from previous readings.

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Kenneth D.

Very cohesive for multible authors.

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2019

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I want more of these books! Not even a fan of short stories and i cannot get enough of these.

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Scott Osmond

Awesome Collection

Reviewed in Australia on February 14, 2019

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As I've said in previous reviews containing collections of stories it's usually a hit and miss experience. Not with the 4 Horsemen collections. All the stories in this one were worth reading and expanded the universe. We get a look at the merc world and not all companies or contracts have happy endings. Ground and space adventures abound but I have a weak spot for the Depic. Psycho killer kitties in spaaace!