Books in the Her Majesty's Swarm (Light Novel) series

With three countries already having fallen to the might of the Arachnea, Grevillea sets her sights on the next target: the Nyrnal Empire, the land of swooping wyverns and a supreme military power. To reach the Nyrnal Empire, Grevillea must first acquire the Eastern Trade Union. Its capital of Khalkha is a hedonistic paradise...but will Grevillea and Emperor Maximillian's clash for supremacy make its streets run red with blood?The Arachnea and the Empire, the last two great powers on the continent, wage war for the right to rule! With Grevillea's secrets dragged out into the light, the story hurtles toward its climax!

Proven appeal of subject: Over 20,000 copies of this series have been sold as eBooks. Japanese turnout is strong, with a manga adaptation also released in monthly serialisation and a new volume is out in Japan touting the success of the English release. Genre staying power: An inverted take on the evil insect genre of military sci-fi, Her Majesty¿s Swarm is a high-stakes action-packed series that keeps the reader coming back for more. The serialised storytelling also encourages returning for the next volume!

After a swift campaign, Grevillea and the Arachnea manage to conquer the Kingdom of Maluk, the great power of the north. Now, they prepare for the next war. Their eyes are on the Dukedom of Schtraut, a country of merchants northeast of their territory. Conquering it will provide a shortcut to subjugating the other nations.Accompanied by an elite squad of her strongest units, Grevillea sneaks into the Dukedom, where she hopes to gather information on the country¿s topography, defenses, and culture. Her group establishes itself as members of the local Adventurers¿ Guild and begin hunting monsters to complete the guild¿s quests. While the group works to form connections, Grevillea secretly prepares to bare the Arachneäs fangs against the Dukedom...