A soldier's journey from grief to redemption, confronting inner demons amidst the chaos of war.
Steve Stratton's A Warrior's Path transcends a typical A soldier's journey from grief to redemption, confronting inner demons amidst the chaos of war.
Steve Stratton's A Warrior's Path transcends a typical military thriller. It's a layered story of Lance Bear Wolf's transformation into a soldier, haunted by a tragic loss that fuels his enlistment. Stratton's gripping prose throws you into Wolf's world. We witness his grueling training, then his baptism by fire in Colombia's brutal drug war. Beyond the battlefield heroics, A Warrior's Path delves into Wolf's deeper struggles. A Crow Native American, Wolf carries the weight of past trauma. Driven by grief and a desire for justice after his father's overdose, he seeks solace and purpose in the army's discipline. Deployed, Wolf encounters a world of violence and shifting loyalties – hardened soldiers, idealistic aid workers, ruthless cartel leaders, and innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. The novel confronts war's harsh realities. Wolf grapples with the lasting impact of trauma and the moral ambiguity of the conflict. We see his internal battles as he confronts his past demons intertwined with the horrors of the present. A Warrior's Path is ultimately a testament to resilience. It's a journey of self-discovery, of finding strength despite the human cost of war and the legacy of trauma. It's a powerful search for redemption in a world often defined by violence.
Meticulously plotted, intelligent and terrifying! In dark fall, the third installment of Andrews & Wilson's Shepherds series, Jedidiah Johnson and hisMeticulously plotted, intelligent and terrifying! In dark fall, the third installment of Andrews & Wilson's Shepherds series, Jedidiah Johnson and his fellow Shepherds are on the trail of an energy-based weapon capable of incinerating human targets. With the assistance of a tight-lipped & quirky CIA team, the Shepherds deploy to Hong Kong to extract the Chinese scientist who developed the weapon. While Victor—the leader of the dark ones—intends to use the weapon to wreak untold damage and destabilize the faith of millions. The watchers, children with superhuman capabilities like astral projection & telepathy, help develop a connection with the readers through their acts of bravery & unwavering faith. With a great mix of plot and pacing, there is never a dull moment as the team pulls off stunts in the vein of the mission: impossible series. Full of dramatic revelations & gut-wrenching losses, the pulse-pounding finale provides a satisfactory closure to the story. This one is a must read for lovers of action thrillers....more
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