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Battle Born

By Nathan Best
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Set against the backdrop of the American frontier, Battle Born by Nathan Best provides a gripping narrative of survival and ambition. The story follows diverse characters whose lives intersect amidst the challenges and opportunities of a nascent America. Rich with historical detail, the novel explores themes of resilience and the pursuit of a new life in an untamed land.
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You might enjoy this riveting historical fiction if you're drawn to stories filled with courage, resilience, and the fight for survival. Nathan Best skillfully transports you to a vividly depicted past, offering an immersive look at the challenges and triumphs of its determined characters. This book will appeal to those who appreciate rich historical settings and compelling narratives.

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Battle Born follows Damien Hunter, a veteran forged in the relentless crucible of combat operations. Formerly an Air Force special forces operator turned contractor, Damien is now employed by the enigmatic Taipan Organisation. Together with Warwick ‘Wuz’ Davis and Paul ‘Stayer’ MacLean, he leads the elite three-man team, Taipan One Six. This team is known for taking on missions that others would shun.

Contracted for a high-risk mission in Afghanistan's perilous Chora Valley, Taipan One Six is tasked with supporting a Dutch operation against the implacable warlord Abd al-Malik. However, Abd al-Malik, aided by Rainer Toussaint—a deranged ex-French Legionnaire who finds pleasure in chaos and carnage—launches a devastating ambush on the operators. In this harsh terrain, another military mission is poised to meet a grim end.

Damien, weary and scarred from years of warfare, shoulders the responsibility of safeguarding the Dutch operators. Overwhelmingly outnumbered, the Dutch forces battle fiercely for their lives. With their extraction strategy thwarted, Damien and his team are compelled to unite with the beleaguered Dutch operators. Together, they face off against Rainer and his Afghan fighters in a ruthless and unforgiving struggle for survival.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922765758

Publisher: Big Sky Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Big Sky Publishing

DIMENSIONS

Width: 3886.0mm

Height: 5842.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 348

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Nathan Best Spy & Espionage Thriller

About the Author

Nathan Best is a 30 year veteran of the Royal Australian Air Force as a communicator. Deployed to the Middle East operations in Iraq and Kuwait as part of the Australian commitment to the War on Terror Nathan has gathered unique and credible experiences to add realism and authenticity to his writing. Nathan currently serves as a reservist with the Royal Australian Air Force’s Combat Survival Training School. Nathan holds a Master’s degree in Business and when not writing, works in the marine industry and calls Far Northern Queensland home with his partner and three dogs.

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