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James Young

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James Young is a science fiction and alternative history author and editor hailing from Missouri. Leaving small town life, James obtained a bachelor's in military history from the United States Military Academy then went on to spend six years as an armor and staff officer in Korea, the Pacific Northwest, and Germany. After serving his commitment to the Republic, James returned to the Midwest to obtain his Masters and Doctorate in U.S. History from Kansas State. License for evil, er, Ph.D. in hand, Dr. Young now spends his spare time torturing characters, editing alternative history anthologies with far more famous authors like S.M. Stirling and David Weber (check out the Phases of Mars series), and admiring his wife's (Anita C. Young) award-winning artwork. On Amazon, you can check out James' Usurper's War (alternative history) and Vergassy Chronicles (science fiction) series, both of which he is diligently working on now that the academic yoke is from around his neck. Outside of Amazon, Dr. Young can be found at conventions throughout the Midwest selling books and merchandise as James Young, Slinger of Tales. Stop by his booth sometime and he'll be happy to tell you about his latest project then discuss World War II carrier doctrine. In addition to his positive fiction reviews, Dr. Young also writes military history non-fiction. In addition to Barren SEAD (available for sale), James is working on preparing his dissertation for publication. His awards include winning the United States Naval Institute's 2016 Cyberwarfare Essay Contest, placing as a runner up in the 2011 Adams Center Cold War Essay Contest, and having the Naval History and Heritage Command select an article (Surface Lessons of Guadalcanal) for inclusion on their professional reading list.

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Those in Peril

The Phases of Mars, Book 1

By: Chris Kennedy, James Young, Kacey Ezell, Stephen Simmons, Joelle Presby, Philip Wohlrab, Day Al-Mohamed, William Stroock, Rob Howell, Sarah Hoyt, Meriah Crawford, Philip S Bolger, Justin Watson, Jan Niemczyk, Doug Dandridge

Narrated by: KC Johnston

Series: The Phases of Mars, Book 1

Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins

Release date: 26-12-19

Language: English

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Aries' Red Sky: A Vergassy Universe Novel

By: James Young

Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya

Series: Vergassy Chronicles, Book 1

Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins

Release date: 27-08-18

Language: English

4.5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
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To Slip the Surly Bonds

The Phases of Mars, Book 2

By: Chris Kennedy, James Young, Joelle Presby, Patrick Doyle, Rob Howell, Sarah A. Hoyt, Richard Fox, Christopher G. Nuttall, Taylor Anderson, Kacey Ezell, Monalisa Foster, Justin Watson, JL Curtis, Jan Niemczyk, William Alan Webb

Narrated by: KC Johnston

Series: The Phases of Mars, Book 2

Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins

Release date: 15-01-20

Language: English

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Acts of War

An Alternative World War II History

By: James Young

Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya

Series: The Usurper's War, Book 1

Length: 13 hrs and 44 mins

Release date: 09-04-24

Language: English

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Trouble in the Wind

The Phases of Mars, Book 3

By: Chris Kennedy, James Young, Taylor Anderson, Sarah A. Hoyt, S.M. Stirling, Brad R. Torgersen, Kevin J. Anderson, Kevin Ikenberry, David Weber, Christopher G. Nuttall

Narrated by: KC Johnston

Series: The Phases of Mars, Book 3

Length: 14 hrs and 47 mins

Release date: 05-05-20

Language: English

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Pandora's Memories

A Usurper's War Short Story

By: James Young

Narrated by: Jeremy Carlisle Parker

Series: The Usurper's War

Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins

Release date: 28-12-21

Language: English

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Ride of the Late Rain

Vergassy Chronicles, Book 1

By: James Young

Narrated by: Arwen Gwyneth Hubbard

Series: Vergassy Chronicles

Length: 1 hr and 33 mins

Release date: 17-11-14

Language: English

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An Unproven Concept

The Unfortunate Starwreck of the Spaceliner Titanic (The Vergassy Chronicles, Book 2)

By: James Young

Narrated by: Nicole Margulis, Michael Icenogle

Series: Vergassy Chronicles, Book 2

Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins

Release date: 16-08-22

Language: English

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