by Marc Weitz (Author)

In the sweltering heat of British East Africa, 1914, the Great War is a world away-or is it?

Richard Parks, a young, brilliant but rebellious British officer, finds himself exiled to the colonial outpost of Mombasa, far from the grand battlefields of the Western Front. He volunteered for Africa hoping to escape the stifling bureaucracy and pointless drills of army life, yearning for adventure and the freedom to control his own destiny. Instead, he finds himself drilling native Askaris, battling relentless heat, and swimming in shark-infested waters-a monotonous existence only relieved by copious amounts of morning rum.

As Rich and his diverse team navigate treacherous terrain, outwit German patrols, and contend with the unpredictable "African Telephone"-a lightning-fast network of local intelligence -his meticulously crafted plans unravel. A sudden, tragic snakebite, a devastating betrayal, and a face-to-face confrontation with a ruthless German Inspector force Rich to confront the harsh realities of his choices and the true meaning of duty and sacrifice.

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