War of the Harbingers: Deathwind by Brad Pawlowski is an action-packed, science-fiction military drama. It centers around two warriors, Nathan and Arista, who learn to fight together, becoming skilled killing machines. Over time they fall in love, but their budding relationship is a problem. As military tensions increase, Nathan and Arista suddenly find themselves on opposite sides of a war. At the beginning of the story, Nathan is a lazy earthling. After much time and intensive training, he is turned into a fearless fighting machine. He takes on aliens, assassins, and super soldiers, coming out on top most of the time, but the more he fights the more it becomes clear that he’s fighting a war that is impossible to win.

War of the Harbingers: Deathwind is an enjoyable read as Brad Pawlowski has given us the two necessary ingredients for a great story: strong characters and a strong plot. Both of those elements thrive in this book. The cast of characters is unique and fully fleshed out. Nathan and Arista are especially interesting characters that you will grow fond of quickly. The plot moves fast and furiously, providing lots of exciting turns along the way. The story also excels in all of the science fiction battle scenes. It would make a great video game involving lots of one-on-one hi-tech clashes between armies with to-the-death battles. Maybe we'll see the video game version someday, but for now, we'll have to be content with the story and what a great story it is, especially for fans of character-driven high-octane science fiction.

Have you ever felt like you know how your life will end up? Nathan Stryder is haunted by impossible dreams since his childhood. He is on a battlefield, running, attacking, and trying to survive against strange-looking creatures. Despite his constant dreams, he never expects to suddenly be placed in the middle of an interstellar war. Nathan and his sister Susan have been through a lot in the last couple of months. They lose their parents in a terrible car accident, Susan is in a wheelchair, and they have a crushing amount of debt. Nathan is angry and devastated. Out of everyone in the world, why did they have to experience such tragedy and loss? Nathan is uncertain about their future and he doesn't know what to do. However, all of his worries about debt, school, and how to care for his sister are thrown out the window when a strange alien-like craft kidnaps them. His worries shift overnight to survival. He has to save the only family he has left. Will Nathan survive the road ahead? Read Deathwind: War of the Harbingers by Brad Pawlowski to find out.

Brad Pawlowski introduces a compelling main character in the first pages of this engrossing science fiction novel. Nathan Stryder faces loss, devastation, and uncertainty. His journey to a new world and the challenges he faces had me constantly on the edge of my seat. The humanlike aliens have their agenda and the war has not been kind to them or the other galaxies. Nathan’s problems just seem to add up the deeper I went into the story. I felt bad for him but I admired his bravery and determination despite being faced with the unknown and impossible. His perseverance to save his sister added emotional depth to a harrowing journey. The devastation he suffers is heartrending but along the way, he gains new relationships and grows. The world-building is skillful and the futuristic technology is impressive. The characters we are introduced to are also remarkable and distinctive. The narrative's pacing is spot-on, and I was immediately absorbed in the action and the twisting plot. This story is an effective blend of action and science fiction and I found it hard to put down. Pawlowski’s Deathwind: War of the Harbingers took me on a heart-pounding and unforgettable adventure. Outstanding work!