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The Desert Scorpion
It’s 2003 and the Iraq conflict is at its height. Sergeant Jens Schacht is a German soldier in the French Foreign Legion. A man with honour and integrity.
So when he walks in on an attempted sexual assault on an Iraqi civilian, he can’t look away, so he breaks up the assault. The perpetrators, led by a British army Major, vow revenge. The Major calls in a “friendly-fire” airstrike, intended to both settle scores and to silence Schacht and his men permanently.
But Schacht and another soldier survive the horrific attack. They know immediately who is responsible and both vow to track down the attackers, one by one, and watch them die very slowly….
So when he walks in on an attempted sexual assault on an Iraqi civilian, he can’t look away, so he breaks up the assault. The perpetrators, led by a British army Major, vow revenge. The Major calls in a “friendly-fire” airstrike, intended to both settle scores and to silence Schacht and his men permanently.
But Schacht and another soldier survive the horrific attack. They know immediately who is responsible and both vow to track down the attackers, one by one, and watch them die very slowly….
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Published December 18, 2018
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October 2, 2023
"The Desert Scorpion" offers readers a glimpse into the enigmatic past of Scorpion, a notorious assassin introduced in "The Renegade Spy." The narrative follows Sergeant Jens Schacht, a German soldier in the French Foreign Legion, in this book he's the protagonist seeking retribution. The story is propelled by a tale of revenge after Schacht's team intervenes to protect Iraqi villagers, thwarting a British Major's sinister plans. While the book is a relatively brief read, its succinct plot and focused storytelling make it suitable for a single sitting, providing a quick and engaging escape into a world of action and justice. Although it may not be groundbreaking, "The Desert Scorpion" serves its purpose for those seeking a compact, action-filled narrative to consume in a few hours.
August 31, 2018
Nice prequel to start the series.
Scorpion Rising contains all the reader needs to know about Jens Schacht, known as The Scorpion, from Mark O'Neill's The Renegade Spy novel. In the prequel to this spin off of his Department 89 series the reader learns what events set him on his path. Providing enough background to give the reader insight but not overwhelm with non-essential details, The Desert Scorpion sets the stage nicely for the series. I am looking forward to where Mr. O'Neill takes him.
Scorpion Rising contains all the reader needs to know about Jens Schacht, known as The Scorpion, from Mark O'Neill's The Renegade Spy novel. In the prequel to this spin off of his Department 89 series the reader learns what events set him on his path. Providing enough background to give the reader insight but not overwhelm with non-essential details, The Desert Scorpion sets the stage nicely for the series. I am looking forward to where Mr. O'Neill takes him.
August 27, 2018
The back story of the Scorpion is a short introduction with great characters that will leave you wanting more. Grab a copy and check out the Dept 89 books. Well worth reading when it comes to Mark O'Neill he certainly writes a good story.Mark O'Neill
January 28, 2019
This read is my introduction to this authour. A 5 star for sure. I can’t wait to read more of this series!
December 19, 2019
Interesting story and character growth between "Praetorian Scorpion" and this one. I will have to check out others in this series.
March 2, 2020
A very good short read with good action. want something to read that is good not much time then this would fit right in. Quite enjoyable.
December 1, 2022
I thought that this was a pretty good read. This novella origin story is tight, pacey, and engaging.
April 14, 2021
Stunning, fast paced, international prequel set in Iraq. Nothing to fault with the pace and action
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