A fast-paced novel with lots of outer space flying, using Earth pilots that an alien spacecraft has beamed up to the Lantiusian mother ship. These super aviators learn to fly the Lantiusian fighters to keep Earth safe from the Womongley, yet another alien race. It appears the Womongley wish to destroy all living things on Earth so that they can reap the benefits of our resources.

David C. Corbett retired from the Marine Corps in 1990 as a full colonel. During his thirty-year career, he flew a variety of fighter aircraft, ending with the AV-8B Harrier. He also commanded a Harrier squadron, a support group, and a Marine Air Ground Assault Group. Writing for seventeen years, he has had an array of articles published in sailing, fishing, and professional military periodicals. As the Associate Editor of Coastal Cruising Magazine, he wrote a bimonthly column until 1997. "Shield of Lantius" is his third novel. Corbett lives in eastern North Carolina with the love of his life, Donna.