by Nathaniel E. Troupe
The Marksmen Guard is a high fantasy novel set in the land of Ealderium, where Neil Stryder serves as the Captain of the military unit known as the Marksmen Guard, considered among the most dangerous warriors in the known world. When a coup frames Neil for the death of his father-in-law, who is the leader of the country of Vessel, Neil and his fellow guards are forced to go into hiding or be charged with treason. With few allies left and the entire nation hunting him, Neil turns to mercenary life while plotting to clear the name of the Marksmen Guard by uncovering the truth behind the fateful night.
As Neil spends years piecing together the events, his past becomes deeply entwined with his future and that of humanity itself. He unwittingly becomes involved with an ancient enemy that must never be awakened. Neil and his trusted friends emerge as the last hope against a powerful ancient force that threatens to change the world fundamentally. The question of whether they can or even should stop this looming power is theirs to make.
Pittsburgh Pennsylvania based author with my second book coming 2026!
Nathaniel E. Troupe is a Pittsburgh-based fantasy author best known for his book "The Marksmen Guard". He grew up in York, Pennsylvania, balancing his passion for athletics and fantasy. He attended Robert Morris University, where he played hockey and connected with the Pittsburgh area, now his long term home with his wife Kristen. After graduating he started working for the Pennsylvania State Senate - an experience he credits for providing plenty of real-world intrigue into his writing. Nathaniel began writing seriously during the pandemic, encouraged by his wife to pursue his love for all things fantasy. His debut novel, "The Marksmen Guard" was published in 2022. Since then, he has continued to refine his work, writing book 2 in the series, and started drafting two young adult projects. The first is a YA Romance called "Fractured Pantheon" and a YA urban fantasy called "The Gray Hat Reapers". The Marksmen Guard book 2 will be coming in 2026!