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  • Published: 3 January 2011
  • ISBN: 9780099543138
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $14.99

Flash Point




The fantastic debut military fiction novel from a very modern British hero

Dan Coldrain is a former elite Royal Marine Commando haunted by the death of his best mate Reese, killed in action by enemy forces. Coldrain used to believe in honour, service, and the call of duty, but haunted by Reese's death, he drops out of service and instead seeks the lucrative pay cheques on the private military contractor's circuit.

Soon the Sandman, a shadowy figure with connections to the political underworld, lurks into view, with a proposal for Coldrain: find a man called Dogan - a terrorist responsible for a slew of lethal IED attacks in both Iraq and Afghanistan - detain him and hand him over to the Sandman. For this simple task Coldrain will be granted a four-man team, access to high-grade weapons and explosives and vehicles, and a cool £1 million per head once the mission is completed.

And so the hunt begins, with the contractors dragged through hell and back in search of their deadly suspect. Will Coldrain and his team complete their mission successfully? And, most importantly, will Coldrain battle the demons which so haunt him over his friend's death?

  • Published: 3 January 2011
  • ISBN: 9780099543138
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $14.99

About the author

Matt Croucher GC

Lance Corproral Matt Croucher grew up in the Midlands and joined the Royal Marines aged 16, passing through the legendary thirty-week training programme and into 40 Commando despite a series of injuries. He served two tours with the Marines in Iraq before transferring into the Royal Marines Reserves and returning to Iraq as a private security contractor with the United Nations. He rejoined the 40 Commando for the ultimate challenge of a tour of duty in war-torn Afghanistan in September 2007.

Five months later he faced down death by diving on a tripwired grenade to save the lives of his men. Awarded the George Cross, his incredible story of heroism has featured in newspapers, TV and radio shows around the world.

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Praise for Flash Point

McNab and Chris Ryan had better watch out ... His blistering new novel ... grips from the first page ... A page-turner in the finest tradition of British thrillers

5 star review, News of the World