The Stillness in the Wind

By Mark Twang

When a single decision can mean life or death, hesitation is not an option.

Sergeant Ethan McPherson is trained to observe, assess, and act-but nothing prepares him for the moment when rules collide with reality. On a rooftop in Somalia, a subtle movement of lips exposes a deadly plot. One shot changes everything. What follows is not commendation or clarity, but consequence-and abandonment.

The Stillness in the Wind is a raw and intimate exploration of modern conflict, where enemies hide in plain sight and survival depends as much on perception as firepower. As Ethan finds himself betrayed by the very superiors who trained him, his journey stretches from war zones to the deep memories of his northern upbringing. The novel asks a haunting question: How do you live with the choices that saved lives, when the cost is being disowned by those you trusted most?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJ1C8XC8
• ISBN13: 9798244678468
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"