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Rooted in today's news and imagining a not-too-distant future, this story imagines a world where the Islamic caliphate scores victories across the globe and establishes itself as a dominant world power. With the United States and its remaining allies firmly entrenched at war with this new and dangerous superpower, freshly demoted veteran Captain Elias Marin agrees to accept an assignment that many in the brass are quick to dismiss: overseeing a unit of all-female infantry soldiers. The women making up his unit come in all shapes and sizes, each with a unique motivation for joining the fight. After training and learning to work together, this new unit sets out to wreak havoc on the enemy, particularly thanks to the efforts of their Fearsome Foursome: a distinct group of women on whom the story focuses.
Full of action and character development, this book follows the structure of a classic war story. From the ground-level troops up to the top brass both for and opposed to the inclusion of female infantry in the war, a wealth of perspectives and backgrounds are explored in detail. The story itself is engaging on its own merit, giving readers a glimpse at a possible outcome in the war on terrorism. The author manages to tell a fictional war story without glossing over the high costs a prolonged campaign takes on soldiers, highlighted in details such as Captain Marin's intense flashbacks regarding his prior war experiences and his abusive father. Lengthy yet well-paced, this book is perfect for those looking for military action presented with the two twists of its female focus and its fictional narrative combined with a real-world modern enemy.