A powerful and morally provocative debut novel set in the Middle East, written by a former soldier. As summer heats up in Afghanipakiraqistan, Team Leader Dutch Shaw grapples with the loss of his grandmother, his last connection to civilian life. However, mourning is put on hold when two helicopters from a sister squadron are shot down, prompting Shaw and his team to be deployed into insurgent territory. They face a new threat from a mysterious organization, Al Ayeelaa, attracting high-value targets across the region. As they advance deeper into hostile territory, it becomes clear that their path may have been orchestrated by unseen forces. This intense narrative, rich with authenticity, explores the complexities of military life, contrasting moments of camaraderie with the darker, lonelier aspects of their experiences. The story unfolds through vivid scenes, from lighthearted horseplay to tense, Ambien-fueled helicopter rides, immersing readers in the gritty reality of modern warfare. The novel serves as a fast-paced journey into the moral ambiguities of the American wars of the twenty-first century.
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Ross Ritchell was lid van een direct-action team van een United States Special Operations Command, waarbij hij deelnam aan geheime operaties in het Midden-Oosten. Deze vormende ervaringen gaven hem een uniek perspectief, dat hij later verfijnde met een MFA van Northwestern University. Nu hij in het Midwesten woont, put hij uit zijn verleden voor zijn schrijven, waarbij hij diepgaande thema's verkent met een unieke literaire stem.
