The Serpent's March

Conrad Irvin is fifteen, and beginning a new stage in his life. Being a foster child for as long as he can remember, he is finally old enough to join and be a member of the Militia Institute, the military force run by the government of the world, Prosperity Alliances. Leaving his last foster family and arriving at headquarters proves that it is a new, and terrifying experience he is getting in on. Conrad is assigned to a squad, and he is faced with conflicting strife. The other seven members seem more skilled, experienced, and better in most ways than him. Training will reveal his physical abilities, and he will realize what it takes to be a soldier. Conrad will experience the emotions and effects of being in a squad, and working as a team. As training begins, something seems to be working its way through the institute. Will Conrad discover what's afoot? Will he prove himself to the members, and most importantly, to his captain? Read The Serpent's March to find out!