MILITARY SCIENCE FICTION
TEMPLAR OF ARCHAEA
FIRST BOOK IN THE DOOMED EMPIRE SAGA
by Caleb Franklin
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Redemption is a costly commodity. It’s time to pay the price.
Caleb Franklin blends high-stakes combat with sharp political intrigue and deeply human characters in his debut novel and first installment in The Doomed Empire Saga. Launching readers into a world on the brink of collapse, a once-unshakable civilization collides with rebellion, betrayal, and an enemy that threatens to end it all. With cinematic battles, raw emotion, and a relentless pace, Franklin delivers a story that will resonate with fans of classic and modern sci-fi alike.
Wars begin and empires end, and in the midst of it all, stand conflicted men. Not heroes. Not villains. Just souls torn between the blood oaths and the desire of broken hearts. History will carve their names in stone, but the truth of who they are lies in the cracks.
The Golden Empire was built on conquest. Now it teeters on the edge of annihilation.
Rapid change and rising conflict grip the planet Archaea. As old powers fracture and new ideologies clash, the very fabric of society begins to tear at the seams. Through a volatile mix of fate and personal choice, Augen finds himself on the distant battlefield against a dangerous and cunning foe. Physically augmented and outfitted with the blessings and weapons of the Golden Empire, the young warrior seems well equipped to bring purpose to his own life and death to his enemies. Or is he?
Augen’s battles are not only against enemies on the front lines or his own arrogant commander, but with the remnants of his shattered past. Tossed into the fires of a bloody conflict from the wreckage of personal tragedy, he must learn to forgive himself and confront the darkness tormenting him within. If he cannot reconcile with the memories haunting him, they may lead him straight into the arms of death – a presence that lurks around every corner.
As the world unravels, what does redemption truly cost—and what decides who is worthy of it? Can an imperfect man rise to become a symbol of salvation, or will he become another casualty etched into the forgotten margins of history? When the smoke clears and the war ends, will there be anything left of a once-thriving empire or the Templar of Archaea who dared to fight for it?
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Title: Templar of Archaea
Subtitle: A Military Sci-Fi Epic
Author: Caleb Franklin
Series: The Doomed Empire Saga — Book 1
Publisher: Warrington Publishing
Publication Date: October 7, 2025
Language: English
Genre: Military Science Fiction / Science FictionPaperback physical specifications: approximately 6 × 9 × 0.8 inches, with a weight of approximately 1.0–1.04 lb.
Available Formats: Kindle eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover. The eBook is also available through Kindle Unlimited.
ASIN (Kindle): B0FS4TQQYX
Paperback ISBN: 9781969359026
Hardcover ISBN: 9781969359033
eBook ISBN: 9781969359019
PRAISE FOR TEMPLAR OF ARCHAEA
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The characters are well-developed and execute their roles flawlessly. The pacing was fast enough to keep me on edge as I read, with different plot twists that made it more unpredictable.
Mary Clarke for Readers’ Favorite
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Templar of Archaea is a powerful, heavy, and at times unsettling story that will resonate with readers who enjoy gritty, morally complex fantasy. If you like your worlds grim and your heroes flawed, this book will be right up your alley.
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Caleb Franklin
A fluent reader at an unusually young age, Caleb has more than a little promise in the writing department. The seeds of the world he has built were planted in high school drawings and writing the story in college. Now a history teacher, he seamlessly brings historical elements into a fantasy/sci-fi realm.
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