MWSA Review

Author M.G. Haynes does a masterful job of delivering a suspenseful, action-packed tale in Persian Blood.

The story follows a motley group of battle-hardened American soldiers in Afghanistan who unwittingly stumble across an ancient Persian relic overshadowed with a bloody history and a curse. Readers also embark on a colorful journey through time as they trace the ominous artifact—a sagaris battle axe—across many historical landscapes including the ancient empire of Darius to Quetta under the British Raj.

The author’s literary flair, historical research, and detailed knowledge of modern military combat operations result in a highly credible and entertaining story. Vivid and engaging, Persian Blood is a compelling must-read for those who enjoy history, action and creative storytelling.   

Review by Zita Ballinger Fletcher (March 2020)

Author's Synopsis

 A U.S. Special Forces team, code-named Reaper, is hunting insurgent leaders in the mountains of Eastern Afghanistan when it discovers an ancient artifact. Revered by the local tribes in myth and legend, the relic disappeared from sight two thousand years ago. The Pashtuns call it “Persian Blood” and ownership bestows the mantle of legitimate and indisputable leadership upon its owner. A prize worth fighting for. A prize worth killing for. The harsh winter storm provides a rare opportunity and the local tribe risks everything to possess the relic, with Reaper caught in the middle, neither understanding why they are being attacked nor how they can escape the trap. Betrayed by one of their own, out of water, and running low on ammunition, the team is first hounded, then besieged, and only true understanding of what it is they carry will see them through this mission alive. The war in Afghanistan has always been complicated. It’s just become even more so.

ISBN/ASIN: 1547079622, 978-1547079629, B073NMLMNQ
Book Format(s): Soft cover, Kindle
Review Genre: Fiction—Mystery/Thriller
Number of Pages: 312