Relevant

Download or read book Relevant written by Peter Zaccagnino and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chris Hodge is a laser-focused modern-day Renaissance man who has just graduated from MIT with a Bachelor's in Political Science. His plan to make an impact in the world after graduation is to continue in academia as a scholar addressing the challenges posed by Islamic extremism. Hodge's career trajectory takes a complete left turn when Abbott Mazuski, the intelligence officer who has clandestinely guided key events in Hodge's life from a young age, reveals himself.In exchange for a vague promise of information on his deceased Marine father who died in shadowy circumstances in the 1983 Beirut barracks bombings, Hodge agrees to work under Mazuski as a private military contractor in some of the world's most dangerous locations. During an assignment in Somalia, the normally guarded Hodge bonds with a local asset nicknamed Blackbeard. When Mazuski orders a drone strike that incorrectly targets Blackbeard's home and kills his wife and son, Blackbeard turns rogue.With his father's truth still a mystery, several of his teammates in peril, and his Somali friend now his mortal enemy, Chris Hodge must struggle to remain relevant amidst the constant chaos of total war and vague intel.Relevant offers an informative, introspective view on some of the historical aspects that have led to the current world crisis of terrorism at the hands of organizations like Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, ISIS, and others. While Relevant is a work of fiction, this novel in inspired by true events. Names, places, and other identifying details have been changed to protect the confidential nature of these missions. A novel that's equal parts thought-provoking and action-packed, Relevant will expose you to the internal and external challenges faced by the black teams who operate outside of the military's rules of engagement and whose deeds officially do not exist on the public record.