Military Thriller
Date Published: April 17, 2024
Publisher: MindStir Media
Bombs, Bullets, and burnt-out vehicles are the order of the day in
Kandahar, Afghanistan. War is afoot and everywhere you turn someone is
hunting you. Follow Reaper-1, the leader of Reaper and Bang squads, as he
takes a tour in Afghanistan. Learn about the military equipment, the
soldiers, and the environment. Reaper-1 will show you plenty of shenanigans,
struggle, and sadness. You will laugh when you read about all the characters
and their stories, you will hurt as they are pinned down in combat, and you
will cry when some of your favorite members are lost to war. Reaper-1 will
walk you through struggles of friendship, combat, and post combat mental
health. Reaper-1 will show you what it means to be alive and the pain of
death. Come take a trip to Afghanistan, once the smoke clears, you’ll be
glad you did.
About the Author
Master Sargent, retired USAF, Derek Whaley hails from Twin Falls, Idaho.
His life purpose are his two children. His son, 9 and his daughter, 15.
Derek served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring under
Honorable conditions in 2019. Derek transitioned to social work and earned
his master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire. He interned
with substance abuse disorders in Haverhill, Massachusetts and discovered a
liking to the field and is now a Drug Court Therapist. If you’re ever
looking for Derek, just find people struggling and Derek will be near to
help.
