Holding the Zero
Holding the Zero by Gerald Seymour, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 2013, is a gripping narrative set against the backdrop of a forgotten war in Northern Iraq. This edition spans 432 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Gus Peake, who is drawn back into conflict due to an old family obligation, navigating the brutal realities of combat between Kurdish guerillas and Saddam Hussein’s forces.
Readers will find a tense exploration of warfare as Peake utilizes his skills as a marksman to assist the guerillas in their mission to reach Kirkuk, the historic capital of the Kurdish people. The narrative intensifies with the introduction of Major Karim Aziz, a dedicated sniper in Saddam’s army, leading to a deadly obsession between the two men. The book delves into themes of loyalty, survival, and the harsh realities of battle, making it a notable entry in the thriller and suspense genres.
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From the author of Harry’s Game – A Sunday Times ‘100 best crime novels and thrillers since 1945’ pick
Gus Peake should have kept his job and stayed at home, but an old family debt of friendship draws him to the remote wastes of Northern Iraq and to a savage forgotten war between Kurdish guerillas and Saddam Hussein’s military strength.
To the brutal, no-quarter combat, Peake can bring the skills he has learned as a marksman. But there is no room for mistakes on the field of battle and he must quickly learn to deal out random death at long distance, and help the guerillas to reach their goal, the city of Kirkuk, the old capital of the Kurdish people.
From Baghdad, Iraq sends Major Karim Aziz, the most dedicated and professional sniper in Saddam’s army. For both men their duel, from which only one can walk away, becomes an obsession. And it will only take one shot, echoing in the mountains and vallegs, to settle the score…
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