First published 1997
Two soldiers break free from a prisoner of war column deep in enemy territory. They carry one gun and limited ammunition as they begin a desperate 400-mile trek toward safety. The landscape ahead stretches wild and unforgiving. Above them, a helicopter circles like a predator, tracking their every move across the open ground. The men must rely on their survival instincts as they navigate hostile terrain while constantly evading their aerial pursuer. Every decision becomes critical when discovery means death or recapture. They face the brutal mathematics of endurance: limited supplies, vast distances, and relentless pursuit from above. The helicopter's presence transforms their escape into a deadly game of cat and mouse played across savage country. The soldiers must find ways to hide, move, and survive while the aircraft hovers overhead, always watching, always hunting. Their journey becomes a test of how far the human will to survive can carry them when freedom lies 400 miles away and death circles overhead.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cat-and-mouse, survival
208 pages · Paperback · Random House UK
Content warnings: violence