A nation born in tragedy, grows through sacrifice.
When Captain Meyer receives a blood-soaked message from the northern front, one truth becomes clear—the impossible has happened. Lorrach’s defences have fallen.
Armies of metal-clad soldiers—augmented monsters forged from lost Before Time technology—are tearing through the Republic, leaving fire and ruin in their wake.
But war is not the only threat.
In the eastern empire of Danei, General Kai Rukai has unleashed the augments for his own dark ambitions. Inside Lorrach’s walls, betrayal brews among those sworn to protect it.
As nations burn and loyalties fracture, one question remains—How much of your humanity can you sacrifice before you become the evil you fight?
NB: This is a second edition, formally titled “A Controlling Evil”
Dave Hayes writes fast-paced action-adventure books for dads who love to read and want to share books with their kids.
He lives in regional Australia and is always looking for new worlds to explore. He tries to make sense of the world through his writing. Each of Dave’s books contains strong themes of friendship, honour, sacrifice and justice. It’s also fun to connect epic sword fights with character development and setting.
When he’s not writing, he serves as a pastor in a Presbyterian Church. Dave sees his role as equipping God’s people to be ready and raring to serve Jesus.
You can follow Dave’s author journey at: thespeculativehayes.com