Cadet Justin Bell and his comrades at the elite Star Voyager Academy must face many obstacles and make tough decisions, both within the Academy and without, as tensions rise between the United Nations of Earth and space colonies threatening to secede. Author of ONE SECOND AFTER and described by Harry Turtledove as “one of the most intriguing writers today in the field of historical and military science fiction”, STAR VOYAGER ACADEMY offers a fast-paced, intelligent tale of young people facing challenges that will be part of America’s future. (The first book in the 'Star Voyager' series, followed by ARTICLE 23)
 
"Bill Forstchen's works have flair and power." 
- Joel Rosenberg
 
"With Bill Forstchen, you'll get some of the best adventure writing in years!"
- Science Fiction Chronicle
 
"One of the most intriguing writers today in the field of historical and military science fiction." 
- Harry Turtledove, author of THE GUNS OF THE SOUTH and HOW FEW REMAIN
 
re: the LOST REGIMENT series:
"A parallel world novel of majestic sweep and gripping intensity." 
- L. Sprague de Camp, author of LEST DARKNESS FALL and THE ANCIENT ENGINEERS
 
"Bill Forstchen is highly respected in the military history community because he is the only one working in the field who understands the operational aspects of war, as well as the tactical and the policy/Strategic levels." 
- Dr. Dennis Showalter, Past President of the Society for Military History, author of TANNENBERG: CLASH OF EMPIRES
 
re: ONE SECOND AFTER
"A riveting, cautionary tale." 
- Booklist
 
"… a gripping author. Plot, characters and all the rest of the writing stew are well executed. 
- The Washington Times

William R. Forstchen is the author of nearly forty books, has a Ph.D. in history from Purdue University and is a Faculty Fellow at Montreat College. He has a broad spectrum of works including science fiction and fantasy, historical fiction, alternate history, several scholarly works, numerous short stories and articles and a near-future thriller ONE SECOND AFTER. He is a New York Times best selling author. Dr. Forstchen currently resides in  North Carolina with his daughter Meghan. His interests include travel (he has gone on four expeditions to Mongolia), historical research, archaeology, and flying. He owns two aircraft, one a replica of a P-51 Mustang, the other, an original WWII recon aircraft. www.forstchen.com