Small Unit Tactics

Written by Alexander Romanov

Narrated by Shawn Compton

A strange, foreign world. Mysterious judges with capricious rules. Thousands of gamers find themselves split into factions and pitted against each other at the whim of an unknown higher power, with no idea how they got there or why they were chosen. Dying in this world hurts, but it's not the end: dead players always respawn to fight again.

Echo, with his extensive knowledge of fighting, armor, and weapons, has all the makings of a great leader. The ragtag recruits fighting for him under the less-than-threatening name "Society of Pinprick Enthusiasts" become the bane of the opposing factions, sowing terror in their wake. But this game won't be won in straightforward skirmishes. The squad will have to forge pacts with their own faction, the judges, and even their enemies. Each day brings new twists, new rules, and new ways to play, and a step that seemed to be in the right direction might suddenly become a fatal mistake.

Brute force and bravado won't be enough for Echo to carve his way to the top and stay there. He will have to lead his squad through mistakes, good fortune, victory, and defeat in his quest to secure his position.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc
• Translator: Mariah Frances Astulfi
• Release date: Mar 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781705269060

Reviews for Small Unit Tactics

[Madhav Deshpande · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

"Small Unit Tactics" by Alexander Romanov is a military-themed LitRPG novel that tells the story of a group of soldiers who are sent to a virtual reality training program to improve their combat skills. The book is the first volume in a series, and it follows the adventures of the protagonist, Sergeant First Class James McKenzie, as he leads his team through various combat scenarios.

One of the strengths of the book is its attention to detail when it comes to military tactics and equipment. The author clearly has a deep understanding of military procedures and equipment, and this knowledge is reflected in the way the book is written. The descriptions of combat situations are vivid and realistic, and the author does an excellent job of conveying the tension and danger of being in a combat situation.

The LitRPG elements of the book are also well-executed. The characters have stats and skills that are tracked, and they are able to level up and gain new abilities as they progress through the virtual training program. This adds an extra layer of excitement to the combat scenes, as the reader can see the characters' skills improving over time.

That being said, the book does have some flaws. The pacing can be slow at times, particularly in the early chapters. Some readers may also find the book's emphasis on military tactics and equipment to be overly technical and dry.

Overall, "Small Unit Tactics" is an engaging and well-written military-themed LitRPG novel that should appeal to fans of both genres. The book's attention to detail and vivid descriptions of combat situations make it an immersive reading experience, and the LitRPG elements add an extra layer of excitement to the story. While it may not be for everyone, readers who enjoy military fiction and LitRPGs should definitely give this book a chance.