A Wind of Bitter Tears

Set against the backdrop of the chaos of Army life and combat operations in Afghanistan, A Wind of Bitter Tears is a story of the price of honour and the

fearful effects of the abuse of power.

F-Bomb’s next comment was lost in a sudden burst of gunfire.

‘What the fuck?’

‘That’s coming from within the camp, ’ said Rob, and in one fluid movement slapped a magazine into the SR-25 and then cocked the weapon, before placing the other magazines into his pockets. There was no hesitation on either of their parts: simply a determination to move toward the threat and neutralise it. More shots rang out. Rob felt all mental clutter drop away, as the call of battle beckoned. He knew in his heart that there was a deadly situation nearby, leaving no time to put on body armour. In the fearful calculation of risk and urgency, speed was more important than self-protection.