'A storyteller who knows the humour, the fear and the frenzy of men in battle.' Bernard Cornwell

Five action-packed war-torn stories amid the burning deserts of Afghanistan. This is Watson before Holmes -- raw, battle-torn, and becoming the man he will one day be.

The 66th Regiment marches toward the doomed field of Maiwand, where Dr John Watson witnesses the 66th's firing line buckle under a storm of artillery and surging Ghazis. The battle dissolves into slaughter, the medical station is overrun, and Watson narrowly escapes with Bowler and a wounded Afghan girl whose presence makes every step more perilous. Their journey becomes a deadly chase -- with no water, no clear route and danger around every bend, he must fight, improvise and push through injury to stay alive long enough to reach Kandahar.

MEET DR JOHN WATSON (before you knew him):
What defines Watson here is not the gun in his hand, but the heart still beating behind it. He goes into Maiwand as a doctor, determined to save lives, and comes out fighting for his own. He shoots only when he must, trembles when the memories threaten to overwhelm him, and still finds the humanity to protect a wounded girl in the middle of a battlefield. Every clash -- Ghazi charges, ambushes in dry wadis, a brush with murderous cavalry -- becomes a test of the man he is becoming: loyal, wounded, brave, and desperately trying to do the right thing in a world gone mad.

Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, C.S. Forester, George Macdonald Fraser, Richard Holmes and Wilbur Smith.

PRAISE FOR PATRICK MERCER:

'The style is rougher and more forceful than we're used to, being untouched by Conan Doyle's editorial hand, but it suits the subject matter admirably. You just know that this is what it was like.' Roger Johnson, The District Messenger

'A finely-drawn depiction of battle and the camaraderie of war.' The Daily Mail

????? 'Unputdownable! Patrick Mercer has written a thoroughly enjoyable, fast paced account of Dr Watsons war in Afghanistan.' L.H.

????? 'It's well-paced and entertaining with a good mix of humour and excitement. Well worth a read.' James F.T.

????? 'A cracking read.' Don N.P.

????? 'This book is highly recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes - and his companion Dr. Watson.' Gilberto V.

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