Bjorn's Berserkers was a respected and flourishing mercenary company. Founded by Bjorn Tovesson I, it was now commanded by his son, Bjorn Tovesson II. Commander Tovesson wanted nothing more than to eventually pass on the Berserkers to his son, Bjorn Tovesson III.But young Bjorn had a different destiny in mind. He didn't want a future of fighting aliens and risking death on some distant planet. As a high school student, Bjorn had everything he could hope for-he was the star quarterback, he had a beautiful cheerleader girlfriend, he was surrounded by loyal friends, and top colleges were courting him. Despite his father's protests and refusal to help Bjorn reach his dream, Bjorn had a future free of the death and loss inherent to mercenary life.One fateful afternoon in the Alaska wilderness changed everything, though, when a bear attack left Bjorn maimed. Bjorn's dreams were shattered, and his life crumbled around him. Can he pick up the pieces and find a new way forward, while still trying to avoid the life of a merc? When his destiny comes calling, will Bjorn continue trying to escape it, or will he learn to embrace it?

Fifteen tremendous authors. Fourteen extraordinary stories. One outstanding anthology.It is a time of high adventure! A time for noble men and women to say "No!" to the evils that will befall their families and friends if they don't rise to the task at hand. If their valor doesn't hold, civilization will fall.Fifteen authors have spun fourteen tales of hateful wizards, treacherous seas, and scheming foes. Of times when ancient evils roamed the Earth, looking for souls to claim, and dark prophecies foretold what would happen if the Evil Ones were allowed to succeed. This anthology has all of this and more. When Valor Must Hold focuses on heroes worthy of facing such enemies. A tiny brownie stands up to a massive ogre. A mother races to protect her children. A hunter chases raiders. A guardian serves his king. Heroes lead forces into battle against overwhelming odds. There's even a goblin trying to save his people by stealing dwarven rum. Inside are fourteen fantastic stories of enemies testing the valor of heroes great and small. If their valor should fail, they will lose far more than their lives. Will their swords shatter shields? Will their magic shine forth? Or will they see their homes and families perish when they fail? Step inside and find out!With stories by:Christopher Woods Christopher G. Nuttall William Alan Webb William Joseph Roberts Benjamin Tyler Smith Sarah A. Hoyt Rob Howell Kevin Steverson & Tyler Ackerman Dexter Herron Cedar Sanderson RJ Ladon John R. Osborne D.J. Butler Quincy J. Allen