Five war veterans retire to colonize a remote island, seeking a fresh start, but flashbacks unravel their dark shared history of betrayal, greed, and murder.
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Five war veterans retire to colonize a remote island, seeking a fresh start, but flashbacks unravel their dark shared history of betrayal, greed, and murder.
A breathtaking novel of war, friendship and betrayal from the author of the acclaimed Engineer Trilogy. 'Well-crafted, powerful and downright unmissable' - SFX 'Parker carries the reader on a headlong gallop to the powerful conclusion' - Publishers Weekly Hoping for a better life, five war veterans colonize an abandoned island. They take with them everything they could possibly need - food, clothes, tools, weapons, even wives. The colonists feel sure that their friendship will keep them together...
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Mentions of adultery and relationships; no explicit on-page scenes.
Frequent murders, betrayals, and violent deaths central to plot; some character killings described.
Occasional strong language in dialogue.
No substance use depicted.
No LGBTQIA+ representation.
No religious themes present.
No witchcraft or occult elements.
No evidence found in available sources.
Themes of greed, deception, and societal cynicism in human interactions.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Depictions of betrayal, adultery, and emotional cruelty among characters.
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