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When the unthinkable happens, survival becomes a soldier’s last mission.


Dusty Falconer has worn many uniforms—decorated military veteran, trusted police officer, devoted husband and father. He thought he’d left war behind. He was wrong.

When Chinese forces launch a sudden and brutal invasion of Townsville, Dusty’s world collapses in a matter of hours and he is forced to rely on instincts forged in combat to stay alive.

Every decision could mean life or death, and every step closer to his family drags him deeper into a guerrilla war he never wanted but cannot escape. But survival isn’t enough.

In a fight where the rules are gone and the stakes are everything, Dusty Falconer will discover how far a man will go when his country is under siege—and his family is the ultimate objective.

Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Military Thriller

About The Author

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Stuart Buchanan is a Townsville-based author, military veteran, and retired police officer. 


Having spent years on the front lines of real-world conflict and law enforcement, he brings authenticity, tension, and hard-earned realism to his stories. 


When he’s not writing, Stuart can be found reading, fishing, or camping—always grounded by life as a husband and father.

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