
The war is over, but Bruce Carter, now home and struggling to adapt to life as a normal citizen and husband after five years as a soldier, is easily persuaded to step back into the fight when the man he fought alongside asks for his help.
However, when Bruce aids Daniel Best in the rescue of an injured soldier, he uncovers political secrets and lies that force him to question his role in the war, and whether he should believe the man with whom he trusted his life.

Questioning Orders By Lucien Grey Bruce’s heart beat the slow and steady pace of a predator stalking its prey. He hugged the tree line around the enemy camp. His rifle gone, lost somewhere in his last bout with three lookouts he’d dispatched to get this far, he had only his hunting knife, clenched tight in his fist. He breathed in deep, holding in the scent of desecrated earth and blood in his chest before releasing it slowly through his mouth. There was a shuffle as the soldiers moved around their makeshift camp. The group of Ajarans were relaxed, settled down for the night, sharing a flask and playing a game of cards, completely ignorant of Bruce’s presence. He heard the soft rumble of their speech, followed by shared laughter. They gave a small cheer, and Bruce made his move. His ent
