First published 2014
Johnny Walker faces unemployment and desperation after the 2003 invasion leaves him unable to find work as a translator for the U.S. Army. When he steps into a confrontation between Iraqi women and American military police one night, his intervention catches their attention. The MPs hire him as their interpreter, where his skills and bravery under combat conditions quickly distinguish him from other translators. An elite Navy SEAL unit recruits Johnny, making him their primary interpreter for dangerous missions across Iraq. Over six years, he completes more than a thousand operations with special forces, earning multiple military honors while constantly facing the threat of assassination. SEAL sniper Chris Kyle credits Johnny with saving numerous American lives through his work. As attempts on his life intensify, Johnny must navigate the deadly consequences of his collaboration with U.S. forces while fighting to protect his family and secure their future in America.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Iraq, America
Period: 2003, 2003-2009
304 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow
Content warnings: violence, war