War: A NovelThe soldier is alone. He doesn't know where he is or how he got here. All he does know is that he is at war. But who is the enemy? Who is this army of strangers? Surrounded by a ruined city, without a compass to guide him or a clear mission to fulfill, the soldier must rely on what he has left to survive. Using only memory, his warrior's skills, and his own, suddenly fierce humanity, he will construct a map to lead him toward what he desperately hopes will be his escape . . . but could just as easily mean his end. WAR is the story of one man's journey deep into the heart of violence, and even deeper into his own soul. It is an indelible story for our time. |
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... step an- other memory spidered up my spine . Sledding off our roof on snow days , landing on a ramp I'd built . Landing smooth and feeling the wind up my nostrils , the falling snow kissing my open eyes , adding to their whiteness ...
... step an- other memory spidered up my spine . Sledding off our roof on snow days , landing on a ramp I'd built . Landing smooth and feeling the wind up my nostrils , the falling snow kissing my open eyes , adding to their whiteness ...
Page 89
... step , his refusal to limp despite the seep of blood visible through his pant leg . It was the walk of a leader . It was what , back at the hotel , we had all longed for without requesting . Most men yearn for nothing more than shoulder ...
... step , his refusal to limp despite the seep of blood visible through his pant leg . It was the walk of a leader . It was what , back at the hotel , we had all longed for without requesting . Most men yearn for nothing more than shoulder ...
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... step down the stairwell , and the light hits me imme- diately . And the sound . The sound of soldiers tearing open all the curtains . Every step down takes me deeper into the side - splashing light . " Thank you for coming so far , ” I ...
... step down the stairwell , and the light hits me imme- diately . And the sound . The sound of soldiers tearing open all the curtains . Every step down takes me deeper into the side - splashing light . " Thank you for coming so far , ” I ...
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