An Afghanistan War Military Thriller

When the system abandons those who served, one man will seek justice outside the law.

Air Force Pararescueman Nathan Calloway has lived by one motto for nineteen years: "That Others May Live." But during the final eighteen days of America's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, he witnesses a betrayal that shatters everything he believed about duty and honor.

As evacuation flights depart Hamid Karzai International Airport, Nate watches Afghan allies—interpreters who saved American lives, doctors who treated wounded soldiers, intelligence assets who risked everything for coalition forces—systematically abandoned by the bureaucrats managing evacuation lists. Promises made in blood are broken with keystrokes. Lives are sacrificed for political convenience.

When ISIS-K's devastating attack at Abbey Gate kills thirteen American servicemembers and over 170 Afghan civilians, Nate and his partner Ryan Matthews are forced to make an impossible choice: follow orders that abandon allies, or violate everything they've sworn to uphold in service of everything they actually believe.

In the smoke and chaos of that August day, a loyal soldier's faith dies—and something far more dangerous is born.

From institutional betrayal comes personal justice. From broken promises comes a new mission.

Set against the authentic backdrop of the Afghanistan withdrawal, Broken Faith explores the moral injury that transforms good soldiers into men willing to seek justice outside official channels. When systems fail those who trusted them most, individual honor becomes the last line of defense.

Perfect for fans of Jack Carr, Brad Taylor, and Mark Greaney

Broken Faith is the explosive prequel to the Nathan Calloway thriller series. Don't miss the next installment, These Things We Do, coming November 2025.

About the Author: Daniel Pelfrey is an Air Force veteran whose military experience brings authentic detail and emotional weight to every page. He lives in North Dakota.