They Are Soldiers

Nathan Dixon #4

by Harold Coyle

From Harold Coyle, the New York Times bestselling author of Twice the Citizen, comes the fourth book in the Nathan Dixon series: They Are Soldiers

They are your neighbor and the person who delivers your mail. They teach your children and build your homes. Every day you see them but do not notice them, that is not until they are needed. Only when disasters strike, whether it be natural or man made do they become something quite different, something more than a fellow citizen. Throughout our nation's history they have been called many things; the militia, the home guard, the National Guard. But regardless of their title they have always been unique, something more than ordinary people. Their willingness to be both a good citizen in peace and a warrior when called upon make them soldiers.
The nature of the mission, to man a security zone that separates the nation of Israel from the newly created Palestinian state present him and the Guardsmen of Company A with a unique set of problems few are able to predict. Together the professional officer and the citizen soldiers he leads must find a way to navigate their way toward an uncertain future in a troubled land.

Part of that future involves dealing with those who are determined to use the arrival of the Americans to further their own political and personal goals. One of these men is Hammed Kamel, a microbiologist who seizes upon the introduction of American forces in a place some still call the Holy Lands as an opportunity to strike a telling blow against the two nations who have oppressed his people, the Palestinians for decades. Together with a crops of like minded men, Kamel sets in motion a train of events that places the citizen soldiers of Bedlow, Virginia and their community on the other side of the world in jeopardy.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Genres: Fiction, Military Fiction, Thriller, War

432 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

Harold Coyle is an American author of historical, speculative fiction and war novels including Team Yankee, a New York Times best-seller.He graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1974 and spent seventeen years on active duty with the U.S. Army.He lives in Leavenworth, Kansas.

Reviews

[Spenser · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 stars ~ Was a good 'think about' book as it relates to integrating a Nat'l Guard Unit into the active duty Army. Not a ton of action, but I wasnt necessarily expecting that. Seemed as though the author kind of ran out of steam towards the tail end and didn't know quite how to finish the story in a polished manner. I've enjoyed the Scott and (now) Nathan Dixon series but clearly Mr Coyle is either winding down or lost interest. The original older Dixon stories were far better.

[The Villan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Author has used his personal military experience and knowledge in the writing of this book and I read it in only a few days. The timing of finding this book and what is currently happening in Gaza really resonated with me.

[DavidElls · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Story from Today's World

Realistic story line with insight into the life in National Guard folks. A military story with the flavor of today's part-time soldiers.

[Marvin Mills]

Another Coyle Masterpiece!

Harold Coyle continues to use his military and real world experiences to great use in weaving his stories!
KUDOS for another great read!!!

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

#4 in the Nathan Dixon series.

Nathan Dixon series - The US has agreed to send a peacekeeping force to the West Bank. Manpower shortages cause National Guard units to be called up but active officers will be assigned until NG officers can be fully trained. Captain Nathan Dixon will command a company from Bedlow, VA. The culture clash must be overcome while accomplishing the mission.

[Chuck · Rating 1 out of 5]

Slim plot about a company of the Virginia National Guard called up to
serve in Palestine. Story unfolded very slowly and could have been told in 100 pages.

[David Haddon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mr Coyle always tells a good story. Solid entertainment.

WMD issues are dated, but still a good read.

[Leland · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little slow, but overall a decent book. Good insight into the guard life...