
by Admiral Fisher
When Brinus Helios is dragged out of a cell at midnight to serve a prison sentence for life in the Navy, he is in for life. The Confederation Navy wants violent men who know how to survive. He wants two things: to fight and to fix engines. But war doesn’t erase who you are. It magnifies it. And in a military that treats outcasts as expendable assets, Brinus must decide whether redemption means obedience or rebellion. What to Expect: Brutal military training. clashes with authority. An interstellar Navy at war. An ex-con with a clipping drug addiction. LGBT Friendly Disclaimer: This book portrays military life as it is, not how propagandists would like it to be. Civilians proceed with caution and brace for shocks. This novel is a rewrite of From Criminal to Hero Content Warnings: Substance use and addiction, graphic violence, strong language, mental health: PTSD, discrimination, military hazing, smoking, and bullying. This Novel is for 18+ individuals. Updates: Daily for the first five chapters and then weekly on Thursdays at 6 am Website: https://fisheradmiral.wixsite.com/the-story-of-brinus Copyright Notice: This Novel was written by me, Fisher. All artwork is done by Fry, Poppy, and Damien. The cover is done by Fry_Draws https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/166164/brinus-helios-i-done-screwed-up?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=fictions
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