First published 2012
Marcus Luttrell, a Navy SEAL, returns from a harrowing mission in Afghanistan, his body shattered and his spirit tested. As he recuperates, Luttrell reflects on the sacrifices of his brothers-in-arms and the higher calling that compels men to risk everything. Undaunted, he rejoins his unit in Iraq, where they take on the most dangerous city in the world, Ramadi. Through intense urban combat, Luttrell and his team deliver a historic victory. But the scars of war run deep, and Luttrell must confront the legacies of those who came before, the bonds of brotherhood, and the true meaning of service.
Genres: military-fiction, adventure, action, non-fiction, biography-memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: brotherhood, sacrifice, service
Setting: Afghanistan, Iraq
Period: 21st-century
384 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company
Content warnings: violence, war