First published 2013
Marine patrols move through the dense jungles of the Canal Zone as tensions with Panama reach a breaking point. The Marines know they represent only a small fraction of American forces in country, but their mission carries weight far beyond their numbers. They operate in the gray space between peace and war, where every patrol could spark an international incident. When Operation Just Cause finally erupts, these same Marines find themselves thrust into roles they never trained for. Young officers and NCOs must suddenly run municipal governments in occupied towns. They discover that winning the shooting war was only the beginning. The real challenge lies in the aftermath, as they navigate the complex task of rebuilding a shattered society while maintaining order among a suspicious population.
Genres: american-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, rebuilding
Setting: Canal Zone, Panama
Period: 20th-century
58 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform