Veteran

Brutal Sci-Fi Action in a War-Torn Future

Veteran by Gavin Smith is a razor-sharp, adrenaline-fueled science fiction thriller set three centuries into a grim, war-scarred future. Part cyberpunk, part military sci-fi, this debut novel throws readers into a dark world of alien enemies, human corruption, and unrelenting violence.

A Broken Soldier, A Deadly Mission

Jakob Douglas, an ex-special forces soldier, thought he was done fighting. Scarred by years of battle against mysterious alien invaders known only as Them, he’s just trying to drink away the past. But when he’s dragged back into service to hunt an infiltrator — the same kind of alien weapon that destroyed his squad — Jakob has no choice but to take the job... or face something even worse: the terrifying Grey Lady.

What follows is a high-octane chase across a fractured Earth and beyond — from slums and spires to the depths of the sea and the edge of space. Along the way, Jakob partners with a teenage hacker fleeing her past, and discovers shocking truths about the war he thought he understood.

Cyberpunk Meets Military Sci-Fi

Veteran is smart, savage, and relentlessly paced — perfect for fans of Richard K. Morgan and Peter F. Hamilton. If you're ready for brutal battles, twisted tech, and a reluctant hero with nothing left to lose, this is your next read.