THEY STOLE THE STARS. NOW THE GALAXY WANTS THEM BACK.

10 Books. 3,000+ Pages. One Grand Admiral’s rise to power.

The isolation of the Hyades...

Miles Phoenix

Miles Phoenix

Miles Phoenix is the author of The Lightning War, a thrilling military science fiction series set in a galaxy teetering on the edge of chaos. Growing up in Poland during the fall of Communism, Miles witnessed firsthand the transformative power of resilience and leadership - key themes that drive his storytelling. Inspired by the works of David Weber and Peter F. Hamilton, Miles combines the strategic depth of military space operas with vivid, character-driven narratives. A passionate student of military history, motorcycling enthusiast, and lover of story-rich computer games, he weaves his diverse interests into immersive tales that explore the human spirit under pressure His debut novel, Rising Storm, received a KDP Select All Stars Bonus from Amazon, awarded for exceptional reader engagement on Kindle Unlimited. When he's not writing, Miles enjoys exploring the open road on his motorcycle or diving into immersive gaming worlds. Follow Miles Phoenix to stay updated on his latest projects and releases. Visit the thelightningwar.pl and join the newsletter to get updates, lore, art, free stories and access to review copies!

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The Lightning War Complete Saga

THEY STOLE THE STARS. NOW THE GALAXY WANTS THEM BACK.

10 Books. 3,000+ Pages. One Grand Admiral’s rise to power.

The isolation of the Hyades Cluster is over. When the scientists of Polonia Prime cracked the code to the alien “Bubble Drive,” they didn’t just unlock the universe – they painted a target on their backs.

Captain Maria Roszak is the...

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The Tartarus Shear (The Lightning War)

An untested captain. A ship that breaks the rules of physics. A war that will force him to choose his enemy.

Captain Krystian Nowak’s shakedown cruise aboard the advanced PNS Grunwald turns into a nightmare when he discovers a derelict warship destroyed by an impossible weapon. The trail leads to a doomsday device that can tear reality apart.

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The Husaria Gambit (The Lightning War)

In an age of conventional warfare, where battles are won by railguns and guts, a single captain must outwit an enemy he can’t outrun.

Captain Marcin Sobieski of the Polonia-Prime Navy commands the PPS Husaria – a relic from a bygone era, a conventional destroyer in a galaxy shadowed by greater powers. His long, isolated patrol on the fringes of...

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Humanity’s future in the stars was bought with stolen alien technology.

The discovery of the ...

September 17, 2025

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A tactical analysis of the four technologies that ended the Age of Railgun Supremacy

In 2160, when Lieutenant...

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Polonia Prime Navy Modified Destroyer

Designation: PPS Błyskawica

Class: Sino-Confederation Destroyer (Heavily...

July 5, 2025

To the average civilian of the Hyades Cluster, bubble drive technology is magic. A ship is here, and in the next moment, it is light-years away....

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