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Long Surrender
Taipan One Six is back—betrayal, rescue, and revenge in Taliban territory.
Damien Hunter leads Taipan One Six, a covert team that takes on missions no one else will touch. But even in the shadows, they're not invincible. Their last operation in Afghanistan left one of their own behind, and Damien has never forgiven himself. Seeking peace in the Australian outback, he’s pulled back into the fray when a desperate plea arrives.
Homaria Radrizzani, an international sportswoman, languishes in an Afghan prison, awaiting execution at the hands of the Taliban. Alongside her, other female athletes face the same grim fate. Then, out of the darkness, the long-lost Taipan operator—abandoned during that blood-soaked mission—makes contact after years in captivity.
Now, Taipan One Six must mount a daring save Homaria and her fellow prisoners or let them die. But there's more at stake—Damien must also retrieve his old comrade. Given an ultimatum by his handler, Damien is forced to command a mission that prioritises the women or walk away forever.
Driven by guilt and loyalty, Damien will stop at nothing to save his friend, tearing through Afghanistan’s treacherous Banyam Province in a storm of violence. But as the mission unfolds, he must confront the darkest parts of his past. Can he save them all before time runs out?
Damien Hunter leads Taipan One Six, a covert team that takes on missions no one else will touch. But even in the shadows, they're not invincible. Their last operation in Afghanistan left one of their own behind, and Damien has never forgiven himself. Seeking peace in the Australian outback, he’s pulled back into the fray when a desperate plea arrives.
Homaria Radrizzani, an international sportswoman, languishes in an Afghan prison, awaiting execution at the hands of the Taliban. Alongside her, other female athletes face the same grim fate. Then, out of the darkness, the long-lost Taipan operator—abandoned during that blood-soaked mission—makes contact after years in captivity.
Now, Taipan One Six must mount a daring save Homaria and her fellow prisoners or let them die. But there's more at stake—Damien must also retrieve his old comrade. Given an ultimatum by his handler, Damien is forced to command a mission that prioritises the women or walk away forever.
Driven by guilt and loyalty, Damien will stop at nothing to save his friend, tearing through Afghanistan’s treacherous Banyam Province in a storm of violence. But as the mission unfolds, he must confront the darkest parts of his past. Can he save them all before time runs out?
402 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2024
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November 29, 2024
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What a fantastic read. Nathan Best has just gone to the top of Australian military authors currently in the genre. Full of action and page-turning narrative, the Long Surrender draws you in immediately and doesn't let up until the last operator is dusted off and on their way home.
I allowed myself a week to read the book and enjoy it, but that didn't happen. Two and a half days later and book complete.
I loved the array characters, and the scene setting was perfect, something only a man with experience could portray to the degree that it was.
All up, it was a cracking read, and Nathan is now at the top of my must-read authors.
What a fantastic read. Nathan Best has just gone to the top of Australian military authors currently in the genre. Full of action and page-turning narrative, the Long Surrender draws you in immediately and doesn't let up until the last operator is dusted off and on their way home.
I allowed myself a week to read the book and enjoy it, but that didn't happen. Two and a half days later and book complete.
I loved the array characters, and the scene setting was perfect, something only a man with experience could portray to the degree that it was.
All up, it was a cracking read, and Nathan is now at the top of my must-read authors.
August 16, 2025
Book Review – Long Surrender – Nathan Best
Australian thriller author Nathan Best – Royal Australian Air Force veteran – is back with Book Three in the Damien Hunter series, “Long Surrender.”
This time, main character Damien Hunter leads the Taipan One Six covert black ops team that takes on missions no one else will touch – on a rescue and revenge operation in Taliban territory.
While seeking peace from an operation in Afghanistan, where one of their own got left behind – and Hunter has never forgiven himself for it, he is suddenly pulled back into the fray when an international female athlete, suffers in an Afghan prison, awaiting execution at the hands of the Taliban. Alongside her, other female athletes face the same grim fate. Then, also, out of nowhere, the long-lost Taipan One Six operator that was abandoned—also makes contact as well, after years in captivity.
Now, Hunter and the Taipan One Six team must mount a daring rescue of the athlete and her fellow prisoners and also retrieve his old comrade however, he and the team are given an ultimatum that prioritizes rescuing the women over retrieving his friend and Hunter’s not having it.
Driven by guilt and loyalty, Damien Hunter stops at nothing to save both the women and his colleague – tearing through Afghanistan in a storm of violence, ferocity, and fierceness. Talk about “violence of action” – this narrative is exactly that!
Nathan Best, again, draws on his Royal Australian Air Force service experience and pens a third powerful, stirring, and solid military action thriller. The plot, the characters, and the overall storyline were riveting, appealing, and alluring. I enjoyed this book and am thankful that Best keeps Hendricks Book Reviews in mind when seeking reviewers.
Another action-packed, thrilling and well written military thriller from Australian author Nathan Best.
Australian thriller author Nathan Best – Royal Australian Air Force veteran – is back with Book Three in the Damien Hunter series, “Long Surrender.”
This time, main character Damien Hunter leads the Taipan One Six covert black ops team that takes on missions no one else will touch – on a rescue and revenge operation in Taliban territory.
While seeking peace from an operation in Afghanistan, where one of their own got left behind – and Hunter has never forgiven himself for it, he is suddenly pulled back into the fray when an international female athlete, suffers in an Afghan prison, awaiting execution at the hands of the Taliban. Alongside her, other female athletes face the same grim fate. Then, also, out of nowhere, the long-lost Taipan One Six operator that was abandoned—also makes contact as well, after years in captivity.
Now, Hunter and the Taipan One Six team must mount a daring rescue of the athlete and her fellow prisoners and also retrieve his old comrade however, he and the team are given an ultimatum that prioritizes rescuing the women over retrieving his friend and Hunter’s not having it.
Driven by guilt and loyalty, Damien Hunter stops at nothing to save both the women and his colleague – tearing through Afghanistan in a storm of violence, ferocity, and fierceness. Talk about “violence of action” – this narrative is exactly that!
Nathan Best, again, draws on his Royal Australian Air Force service experience and pens a third powerful, stirring, and solid military action thriller. The plot, the characters, and the overall storyline were riveting, appealing, and alluring. I enjoyed this book and am thankful that Best keeps Hendricks Book Reviews in mind when seeking reviewers.
Another action-packed, thrilling and well written military thriller from Australian author Nathan Best.
May 18, 2026
Okay so this review is a little late as after finishing the book I couldn't wait to dive i to the next book of the series.
So Long Surrender by Nathan Best is another terrific action novel following Damien Hunter.
Hunter finds himself back in Australia working for Wuz's Parents before being pulled back into the world of the Taipan Organisation.
There are a few WTF Moments and you are fully engrossed. I can't rave about these books enough. Get your hands on the Damien Hunter series by Nathan Best....you won't be sorry.
So Long Surrender by Nathan Best is another terrific action novel following Damien Hunter.
Hunter finds himself back in Australia working for Wuz's Parents before being pulled back into the world of the Taipan Organisation.
There are a few WTF Moments and you are fully engrossed. I can't rave about these books enough. Get your hands on the Damien Hunter series by Nathan Best....you won't be sorry.
January 14, 2025
Fantastic read. I hadn't heard of Nathan Best and took a punt on purchasing this novel. This action-packed story was hard to put down.
Excellent author with great characters.
Excellent author with great characters.
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