The Li-Tech Chronicles

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Book 1, Forged by Light: - Get the full book inEbook, KU, Physical, andAudio!

In 3263 you could either work the mines, extracting raw materials for shipment to Luna, or take a menial job maintaining the atmosphere of Earth.Not satisfied with either, Jack Monroe chooses to enlist in the AHF to protect those he loves and find his purpose in life. Should he successfully complete the first year of training, he will have become something he never would have imagined, a leader and a killer

Book 1.5, Wanderer, A Li-Tech Story:

Earth has fallen and Vandre faces a choice: help rebuild society and risk the inevitable pain of loss, or continue to embrace solitude. The problem is, he stopped caring about humanity a little over a thousand years ago. Can he find his place in this new, broken world? Or is he forever cursed to remain along? "Wanderer" is a hilarious and thought-provoking comedy about finding meaning in a chaotic world.

Book 2, Tempered by Pain -Ebook, KU, and Paperback

Mankind ruled through the liberal deployment of the Advanced Human Forces for thousands of years. Despite centuries of war, these elite soldiers never broke against hordes of enemy armies. With Light as their ultimate weapon, their empire expanded and settled fifty worlds while using Earth as a soldier farm.With the fall of Earth, defense of the empire rests on the shoulders of anyone who remains. Recent graduates of the Algol Basic Training Program must take up their rifles to defend mankind and its resources from the Raak’Shee, XanRai’d, and others.Jack and members of Turaspeir Squad must face the realities of war as darkness spreads across the universe, extinguishing the stars one by one.

Book 2.5, The Prisoners Throne:

Earth has fallen and most of its former inhabitants have found themselves enslaved to their conquerors. Those who obey the Stygibora live a life of luxury, and those who resist are thrown into the mines of Narax. Jean Lemoux doesn't like either option, and willing to risk everything for a chance to change his fate. Will he create a world of true freedom without human slavery, or will he die and be forgotten like so many others?

Book 3, Quenched by Honor:

The Stygibora March across the stars, destroying stars and plunging worlds into darkness one at a time. Countless species have fallen to their ever expanding position, and humans may be next if they don’t try something new.

Information

Status: Ongoing
Year: 2024
Author: Trevor Billings

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Rating: 3.8/ 5.0
Followers: 17
Views: 11,700

Chapters(79 total)

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Community Reviews(4)

Ayan RayRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
(This review focuses on The Prisoner's Throne.)
That was fun. It definitely scratched my Sci-fi itch.
Story: 4/5 Really cool setup here that gives off heavy Red Rising and Chronicles of Riddick vibes. I love the ticking clock you've set up with the guard rotation. We know the guards' shifts just got extended from 15 to 45 days, but Jean and Monique are about to launch a rebellion based on the old schedule. That is a fantastic way to build tension because the reader is just waiting for the other shoe to drop.
The only thing holding the story back from a perfect score right now is a bit of convenience. Jean hits absolute rock bottom after a jarring six-month time jump, and almost immediately stumbles into a forgotten tunnel that conveniently has ultra-rare ore, survival gear, and weapons. It feels just a little too lucky for a place described as a literal hell.
Characters: 4.5/5 Jean is a great protagonist because he isn't a traditional good guy. Making him an unrepentant eco-terrorist with metallic prosthetics gives him a lot of edge and a dark history that fits the setting perfectly. Monique is a fantastic partner, and the detail about her relying on implants to hear makes her incredibly vulnerable in a way that raises the stakes.
Honestly, Takumi steals the show. Jean was getting a bit romantic about building a pirate utopia, and Takumi calling him out on how lawlessness just leads to more tyranny was a great reality check. The only weak link character-wise are the guards; they lean a bit toward simple villainy with lines like "I hate humans." Making them coldly indifferent rather than actively hateful might actually make them scarier.
Style: 5/5 Your sensory descriptions are awesome. The acid shower that strips away a layer of skin, the freezing-cold sonic sword, and those incredibly creepy, eyeball-like organic security cameras all paint a really vivid picture. You know how to make this world feel oppressive and tactile. Good Job.
Grammar: 5/5 The writing is supe
Doctor ZeroRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The Li-Tech Chronicles are an anthology of three books and two novellas.
The books are sci-fi war novels with a solid focus on what it means to be a soldier facing an existential threat. They also explore how to integrate alien technology into warfare and what it means to be human as your body is slowly replaced by that technology.
The books are hard to review because they are stubs with only the first four chapters of each uploaded. They seem excellent - interesting with good writing - but I only read four chapters. They remind me of Starship Troopers or The Forever War, in that they have the technical side of building a force to fight aliens, with a strong emotional undercurrent of "why the hell are we doing this?"
The Wanderer is a complete novella that starts on chapter 9. It's a post apocalyptic dark comedy, and it's really excellent. It covers what the survivors of the space war are doing on a abandoned, bombed-out Earth, as told by an immortal caveman, who was also some of history's most influential people (or more often, their sidekick). He's fighting a gruelling battle against entropy and human nature, armed only with a solid grasp of history and severe PTSD. It's going medium good.
The following sections refer specifically to the Wanderer:
STYLE:
The style is excellent. The writer has a good voice that shines through the story. It's funny, philosophical, and a bit of a base-builder for those who enjoy that. There are plenty of historical flashbacks that I found particularly enjoyable (Like consoling Tesla over the loss of his favorite pigeon). A+. Top marks.
GRAMMAR:
Grammar was overall excellent and of publishable quality. There were the occasional missed words in the novella, but not enough to hamper the enjoyment of the book.
CHARACTER:
I really liked the immortal. There is something really relatable about his exhaustion in the face of rebuilding society from nothing for the umpteenth time. I see myself in there somewhere. His general go
ThinHexLineOfficialRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
The prose is clean, engaging, and flows effortlessly. The writing strikes a perfect balance between action, dialogue, and introspection, never bogged down, always moving forward. It's genuinely fun to read; the pacing feels natural, and the descriptions paint vivid pictures without slowing things down. Very polished for early chapters.
The Li-Tech Chronicles hooks you fast with a fresh, intriguing sci-fi premise. The Li-Tech concept itself is brilliant, high-concept tech integrated into a lived-in world in a way that feels both innovative and grounded. The pseudo-human elements (especially Hargrave) add a unique layer that sets this apart from typical sci-fi. Even in just four chapters, the worldbuilding is already rich, the stakes feel personal, and the mystery of what's coming next has me completely addicted. I’m genuinely excited to catch up and see where this goes.
Grammar, punctuation, and formatting are excellent. No typos, awkward phrasing, or structural issues jumped out. The writing feels professional and carefully edited, easy and enjoyable to read from the very first page.
Hargrave and Jack are outstanding, two of the most compelling leads I've seen in early chapters of any story. They already have real depth, chemistry, and personality that makes them instantly memorable and easy to root for. Jack's new friends are just as strong, each one bursts with individuality and likability right away. The cast feels alive, and their interactions carry genuine warmth and tension. This is character-driven storytelling done right.
If you love character-focused sci-fi with a fresh, high-concept twist, The Li-Tech Chronicles is an absolute must-read. Hargrave and Jack are phenomenal, the Li-Tech idea is addictive, and the pseudo-human angle is one of the most unique things I've seen in the genre. I'm hooked and can't wait to binge the rest, highly recommended!
artemis.elfRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Benjamin Hargraves is absolutely magnificent and terrifying. I am sure that villains have nightmares about him.
I can't wait to see where this story is going with a start that packs this much of a bunch. There's a link at the top to go get the full book, and that's about to be my next stop. I want to know what will happen next!
The descriptions are all well written and while it gives me some John Carter vibes, which could well be a source of inspiration, the voice of the narrative is unique and kept me reading. I like the style and pacing of the story as well. This is definitely something special. A diamond in the rough, a man in a mech suit in an alien space battle.
My concern, though, is what role does Benjamin Hargraves play in all of this? Is he the main character, or is he some sort of soon-to-be mentor? Is he perhaps the villain? It's such a strong start that it feels a bit like that super intense opening of a new show right before the title sequence. There's this taste of: this world is big and there is a lot more than meets the surface. And it dare the reader (or viewer) to try to find where the storylines connect. The only way to find out how this will unfold is to start reading.
This should be an instant follow for anyone who enjoys a good military space adventure, and anyone who loves sci fi. Are those some Ender's Game vibes I'm catching off this? Maybe... but I'll have to read more to be sure! Anyway, the writing here is superb and it kept me engaged. This is the sort of opening to a story that hooks people in with questions and awe--because let's be fair, Benjamin Hargraves was not playing games. He was stone cold serious. And now I'm left asking: What happens next?