J. Clifton Slater

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  • Bibliography:
    33 Books
  • First Book:
    June 2015
  • Latest Book:
    May 2025
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Book List in Order: 33 titles

  • On Station

    ‘On Station’ is the 1st book in the Galactic Council Realm Series. In the Military, if you screw up, you either get busted or promoted. Sergeant Phelan Oscar Piran, formally of the Galactic Council Marine Corps, discovers that both can happen. If...

  • On Duty

    ‘On Duty’ is the 2nd book in the Galactic Council Realm Series. Continuing the exploits of Lt. Phelan Oscar Piran from ‘On Station’, ‘On Duty’ is an adventure. Piran is in route to a new duty assignment with Special Navy Operations. Detou...

  • On Guard

    ‘On Guard’ is the 3rd book in the Galactic Council Realm Series. Lt. Phelan Oscar Piran is on a forced 30 day shore leave on Planet Tres. While on leave, he uncovers a government in rebellion, but the revolution goes far beyond the secession of a...

  • Clay Legionary

    Clay Legionary, book #1 of Clay Warrior Stories: A gladius is a short sword. A prodigy is a talented youth. Put them together and people die. Welcome to the world of 271 B.C. One thing separates the civilized farms and towns of the Republic from hord...

  • Spilled Blood

    Spilled Blood, book #2 of Clay Warrior Stories: In the Capital of the Republic, politics and scandal are normal. When a powerful citizen conspires with outside forces, normal becomes treason. Welcome to the world of 266 B.C. Lance Corporal Alerio Sis...

  • Bloody Water

    It only takes one player in the secrets, surrogates, and spies game to go rogue. Then greed exceeds rationality and Legionaries die. Welcome to the world of 265 B.C. When a patrol boat of butchered Legionaries washes up on a beach, Lance Corporal Ale...

  • On Point

    When you’re a Navy pilot and an enforcer for the Druids, you fight invaders, save lives, stop saboteurs, and along the way, kill a lot of Constabulary soldiers. The Empress has taken notice and wants you dead. To survive, Phalen Oscar Piran will ne...

  • Brutal Diplomacy

    Brutal Diplomacy, book #5 of the Clay Warrior StoriesThe tide of soldiers washed over the Legion shields, burying the ranks of Legionaries.“Push!” the Legion NCO yelled over the grunts and cries of men struggling against the mass of bodies pressi...

  • Op File Revenge

    Smart. Skilled. Dangerous.Some of the words used to describe Master Sergeant Diosa Alberich of the Galactic Council Marine Corps. Her call sign: Warlock.As one of the toughest and most-accomplished Striker Team Leaders in the Corps, Warlock has had h...



  • Op File Treason

    “Do you know what Strikers are?”“No. No I don’t.”“We are Marine Corps special units trained to assault heavily defended corridors,” explained Master Sergeant Diosa Alberich. “Darkness is our friend. Bullets make us mad. And people we ...

  • Fortune Reigns

    Fortune Reigns, the 6th book in the Clay Warrior Stories series, is a tale of war, tactics, subterfuge and luck. And, one man's struggle to resurrect his reputation.Welcome to late 264 BCThe Legion is a machine of war. When the gears are turning, tho...

  • Fatal Obligation

    Alerio hurled the spear. Immediately regretting the loss of his second weapon, he prayed.Nenia, Goddess of Death, if it's my time, come for me quickly.Attacking a pair of long spears with his short dagger was going to hurt and add to Alerio's collect...

  • Infinite Courage

    The two Legionaries appeared to be locked in an embrace as they flew off the top of the slope. Their plunge, however, wasn't voluntary. They were pinned together by a long iron barb protruding through their stomachs.Welcome to 263 B.C.Between clashes...

  • Deceptive Valor

    The heart and life of a battle is the center of the combat line. The dark, throbbing, and terrifying place where death prowls between enemy shields, waiting for sharp blades to carve out an advantage. A single Legion is rushed into combat to stop a f...

  • Neptune's Fury

    When a Legionary pushes the boundaries, he draws a crowd.Either to watch him collect a medal for his armor or a group to watch him collect lashes on a punishment post. And if it’s really bad, to witness his 80-foot drop to The Tarpeian Rock.There a...

  • Unjust Sacrifice

    Infantry tactics at a sea battle offer dangerous options. Run the boarding ramp into the tips of the enemy's blades. Or fall into the gap between warships. Welcome to 260 B.C. Death waits at both, but if you make it to the enemy's deck you ha...

  • Muted Implications

    When this is over, you and I are going to have a short talk over a pair of long blades. The Senior Tribune did not care for Centurion Alerio Sisera and the feeling was mutual. Welcome to 259 B.C. By law, all debts must be paid by the Ides of March. F...

  • Death Caller

    A clash of deities . . . You claim to speak for the Sky Father. That must give you an amazing feeling of power, Alerio suggested. But Priest of Jupiter, the Goddess Nenia speaks through me. And it is not a feeling of power. In fact, the voice of deat...

  • Rome's Tribune

    The opinions range from holy man to talented tactician, Marcus Flamma informed Alerio. And extend all the way to you being a brutal killer or a full on drunk. If it pleases you, I am all of those, Alerio replied. Usually one at a time, but often I co...



  • Deranged Sovereignty

    You treated us like dirt then taught us to fight as a unit. That is the mark of a professional military officer, Metie stated. Last night you became a spirit and walked among the soldiers. Now you leave sacrifices for their dead and thank your Goddes...

  • Uncertain Honor

    Fresh hate is fuel, Alerio whispered. Groaning with agony from the pain in his tortured body, he struggled to get the tunic over his head. Reluctantly, Hektor handed him the armor and Senior Tribune Sisera added. They wanted someone to die this night...

  • Tribune's Oath

    Jealousy is but one road to the preordained, Hektor offered. Are you a seer, now? Alerio challenged. No, sir. I'm a youth who worries about how you're being treated. Colonel, we're all apprehensive about what fate their jealousy is drivin...

  • Journey from Exile

    I've heard Cretan archers are good bowmen but weak skirmishers, a Tribune offered. It has something to do with the teeny, tiny shields they wear like jewelry on their left forearms.They wear jewelry into combat, Tribune Scipio moaned. What have I don...

  • Pity the Rebellious

    Three battles into the second war between Carthage and Rome, the Republic was reeling. Hannibal Barca moved through the countryside burning, looting, and attracting recruits and supplies from disgruntled city residents and tribesmen. Cornelius Scipio...

  • Heritage of Threat

    Challenges, oaths, and prophecies Cornelius Scipio and Jace Kasia were passionate about their missions, but on a collision course. Unfortunately, one would have to lose for the other to accomplish his goal. As a staff officer, Tribune Cornelius Scipi...

  • A Legion Legacy

    In war, there are no easy choices. The Second Punic War made gamblers of the Mediterranean world. Declare for Carthage or declare for Rome? The odds are 50/50 for life or death. Apollonides of Syracuse observed, No city has ever had a brighter prospe...

  • Unlawful Kingdom

    When a military commander makes a bold move, it can fail, making the situation worse. Or, the tactic can succeed, but create lackluster results. Yet rarely, the outcome is so dramatic, it changes the complexion of an entire campaign. Cornelius Scipio...

  • From Dawn to Death

    It's been said, You may not think you're at war. But a surprise attack by an enemy means they are at war with you, so you'd best prepare. Metaphorically, the same can be said of an apprentice of war. There was no doubt, Hannibal Barca was...

  • Authority of Rome

    In the seven years since he crossed the Alps and began his war against the Roman Republic, Hannibal Barca stood unbeaten in battle. However, maintaining a large army was a costly proposition and the government of Carthage proved stingy with its coins...



  • The General's Tribune

    The General's Tribune Once the Carthaginian forces were removed from Iberia, the reinforcements and supplies for Hannibal Barca dwindled to a trickle. Even so, Hannibal held onto the southwest quadrant of the Italian peninsula and remained a dang...

  • When War Gods Battle

    The line of war elephants scattered the lightly armored Velites. In retreat, the skirmishers filtered through the Legion ranks. Not that it made a difference, but the First Maniple wore heavier armor and grasped bigger shields. But like the Velites, ...

  • Savage Birthright

    Savage Birthright is the plight of Princes, usurpers, and those who inherit the burdens of powerful fathers. When extortion draws Alerio Sisera to an Illyrian capital, the Legion officer finds an old adversary who needs his help, a poison kiss from a...

  • Abject Authority

    Some skills need to remain relevant. Everybody starts at the bottom when they change careers. Alerio Sisera understood the concept. He even recognized the difference between being a military man who lived by the gladius and a politician who used a pe...

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J. Clifton Slater has published 33 books.

J. Clifton Slater does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Abject Authority, was published in May 2025.

The first book by J. Clifton Slater, On Station, was published in June 2015.

No. J. Clifton Slater does not write books in series.
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