Well… it’s time.
Big Red One, Book 5: North Africa has officially deployed.
This one’s been simmering in my notebook, and my gut, for a while. It’s not just another tale of gunfire and grit (though you’ll get plenty of both). This book dives into the quiet moments before the storm. The heavy conversations that never quite happen. The kind of silence that says more than a uniform ever could.
At its heart, this is the story of Daniel Anders, a man who grew up in the shadow of his father’s wars, and his father’s words. A man who wants to serve, not just out of duty, but because he still believes there’s something worth standing for. Whether the world agrees with him or not.
Set against the backdrop of Operation Torch, when the 1st Infantry Division, the legendary Big Red One, stepped foot onto foreign soil for the first time in WWII, this story explores what it means to fight before the bullets fly. Legacy, identity, rejection, and resilience all crash together as Daniel navigates a military, a nation, and a name that may not be ready to accept him.
You’ll find:
- Gritty, character-driven storytelling
- Real-life military history woven into every page
- Moral tension as sharp as any bayonet
- And yes, 1st division soldiers, tanks, sand, smoke, and fire
If you’ve followed this series from the start, you know I don’t write caricatures. I write people, flawed, stubborn, afraid, determined. Big Red One, Book 5 is no exception.
Whether you’re here for the battles or the quiet between them, I hope this book hits you in the chest the way it did for me while writing it.
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As always, thank you for reading, reviewing, and walking this path with me.
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Big Red One, North Africa
In a world hurtling toward war, the weight of a name can open doors, or close them forever. Daniel Anders, a young man with a legacy shadowed by both honor and controversy, finds himself navigating the uneasy space between patriotism and principle. As the U.S. steps onto the global stage and the 1st Infantry Division prepares for its trial by fire, Daniel’s path leads him from the quiet streets of Boston to the dust and danger of North Africa.
Big Red One, Book 5: North Africa is a richly drawn historical novel about legacy, identity, and the forging of purpose in times of conflict. Through vivid storytelling and deeply human characters, it captures the spirit of a generation caught between past wars and the ones yet to come. This is not just a story of battle, but of the quieter wars fought in families, in silence, and within the self.
