M. G. Haynes

Persian Blood

(Released July 2nd, 2017)

My first full-length novel and recipient of the Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal in 2020.  I wrote Persian Blood* while deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan 2010-11.  It features a U.S. Army Special Forces team on a routine mission in Eastern Afghanistan which stumbles across an ancient artifact of incredible importance to the local Pashtun tribes.  Not understanding what it is they've found, all attempts at negotiation fail and the team is first hounded and then besieged as it struggles to make its way back to friendly lines in the midst of a brutal winter storm.  Though the prospects seem grim, the small element fights stubbornly in the hope that they can survive long enough for the weather to improve and help to arrive.  Despite the clearing skies, only the realization of what exactly the tribesmen really want can save the team. 

Persian Blood* is available in paperback and eBook versions at Amazon.com.

“Author M.G. Haynes does a masterful job of delivering a suspenseful, action-packed tale in Persian Blood…The author’s literary flair, historical research, and detailed knowledge of modern military combat operations result in a highly credible and entertaining story. Vivid and engaging, Persian Blood is a compelling must-read for those who enjoy history, action and creative storytelling.”   

- Military Writers Society of America

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