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These Things We Do: A Nathan Calloway Thriller
When the system fails those who served it, one man will cross every line to find the truth.
Former Air Force Pararescueman Nathan Calloway lived by a simple These Things We Do, That Others May Live. But when his best friend and fellow PJ Ryan Matthews dies in a suspicious "accidental drowning," Nate discovers that some people are willing to kill to keep their secrets buried.
Ryan was an expert swimmer and combat veteran—men like him don't just drown in shallow water. As Nate digs deeper into the official story, he uncovers a conspiracy reaching from defense contractors to the highest levels of military command. Ryan had stumbled onto something about their final deployment in Afghanistan, something that powerful people will do anything to hide.
The system Nate once trusted is now hunting him.
With his ex-wife and teenage daughter caught in the crossfire, Nate must use every skill that made him elite to expose the truth. But seeking justice means operating outside the law, crossing lines he swore he'd never cross, and becoming something he never wanted to be.
How far would you go to honor a fallen brother?
From the dusty mountains of Afghanistan to the streets of Albuquerque, These Things We Do is a relentless thriller about loyalty, betrayal, and the price of seeking justice when the system has failed. Perfect for fans of Jack Carr and Mark Greaney.
Former Air Force Pararescueman Nathan Calloway lived by a simple These Things We Do, That Others May Live. But when his best friend and fellow PJ Ryan Matthews dies in a suspicious "accidental drowning," Nate discovers that some people are willing to kill to keep their secrets buried.
Ryan was an expert swimmer and combat veteran—men like him don't just drown in shallow water. As Nate digs deeper into the official story, he uncovers a conspiracy reaching from defense contractors to the highest levels of military command. Ryan had stumbled onto something about their final deployment in Afghanistan, something that powerful people will do anything to hide.
The system Nate once trusted is now hunting him.
With his ex-wife and teenage daughter caught in the crossfire, Nate must use every skill that made him elite to expose the truth. But seeking justice means operating outside the law, crossing lines he swore he'd never cross, and becoming something he never wanted to be.
How far would you go to honor a fallen brother?
From the dusty mountains of Afghanistan to the streets of Albuquerque, These Things We Do is a relentless thriller about loyalty, betrayal, and the price of seeking justice when the system has failed. Perfect for fans of Jack Carr and Mark Greaney.
299 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 4, 2025
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About the author
Daniel Pelfrey
50 books3 followersBefore becoming an author, Daniel Pelfrey followed many career paths over the years. He’s served in the United States Air Force and worked in government at the TSA as a supervisor at one of the busiest airports in the United States.
From there, he tried his hand at blackjack, as a dealer, Daniel thinks it’s too risky to make a living as a gambler.
Daniel next entertained the idea of becoming a teacher and returned to college. He graduated, but teaching ended not in the cards. A Bachelor of Science in History from Black Hills State University, in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, is how Daniel completed his education. He’ll be the first to say it’s really just a license to B.S. in History.
Daniel has also spent several years in seasonal jobs in places ranging from Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to Mammoth Lakes, California, and finally Medora, North Dakota, where he currently lives.
From there, he tried his hand at blackjack, as a dealer, Daniel thinks it’s too risky to make a living as a gambler.
Daniel next entertained the idea of becoming a teacher and returned to college. He graduated, but teaching ended not in the cards. A Bachelor of Science in History from Black Hills State University, in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, is how Daniel completed his education. He’ll be the first to say it’s really just a license to B.S. in History.
Daniel has also spent several years in seasonal jobs in places ranging from Mount Rushmore in South Dakota to Mammoth Lakes, California, and finally Medora, North Dakota, where he currently lives.
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November 19, 2025
Good plot to the story- ex-pararescue Nathan Calloway is informed that his best friend/partner in the military died in an "accidental drowning", he knows it's impossible. Nate is given information from Ryan's wife "in case" something happened to him.
Nate feels he let Ryan down, not hearing him out when he asked and ghosting him for months. Now, he's determined to find the truth of the "accident". It's a conspiracy deep in the military, involves their last deployment and ends up with him & his family in the crosshairs of those wanting to keep their secrets.
It was just ok for me because the story seemed disjointed from one section to another- like the next paragraph didn't flow continuously from the last. Felt like parts were missing even in the same chapter but Nate does get "the bad guys".
Nate feels he let Ryan down, not hearing him out when he asked and ghosting him for months. Now, he's determined to find the truth of the "accident". It's a conspiracy deep in the military, involves their last deployment and ends up with him & his family in the crosshairs of those wanting to keep their secrets.
It was just ok for me because the story seemed disjointed from one section to another- like the next paragraph didn't flow continuously from the last. Felt like parts were missing even in the same chapter but Nate does get "the bad guys".
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