Sarcastically Yours, Jen

Aghani By Brendon Patrick
Genre: Historical Fiction

Two souls, one hundred years apart, bound by lands that both embrace and betray.

War is a Racket, and Culture is Blind: The True Cost of Conflict
Journey through a century of strife in this gripping dual-timeline novel with:
George Sher Gul: A Muslim cameleer fleeing early 20th Century Afghanistan, seeking hope in Australia’s unforgiving outback. He navigates harsh landscapes and the prejudices of White Australia, with his dream of belonging hanging by a thread.
Patterson: An Australian soldier in post-9/11 Afghanistan, questioning the war’s true motives amidst corruption and personal demons.
Their intertwined stories challenge our beliefs on war, peace, and humanity.
Experience heart-wrenching choices, cultural clashes across generations, and a quest for belonging spanning continents.
This thought-provoking historical fiction exposes deep-rooted xenophobia, drawing parallels between early 20th century Australia and today’s complex geopolitical landscape.
Together, it offers a witty yet unflinching critique of global politics—questioning the cyclical nature of conflict.
From sun-baked Australian deserts to war-torn Afghan streets, immerse yourself in a powerful journey through time and culture.
Will George Sher Gul find his future in a land that views him as an outsider?
Can Patterson discover peace amidst chaos and national expectations?
Uncover these answers in a compelling tale of resilience, hope, and the enduring human spirit.
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Excerpt:

Straight Up the Guts with Heaps of Smoke

A prospective soldier learns many things whilst enduring military
training. And they’ll continue learning a variety of lessons
throughout their military career, irrespective of how long, or short,
that may be.
On a technical level, he’ll learn how to survive for months out
in the field. Master the art of bushcraft and combat skills. Hunt and
evade any enemy. Turn water into wine and maintain his ecological
environment. All while sustaining himself on Jack rats, ration
packs and recycled porno mags.
The soldier will develop a level of vocational skills. Skills you
won’t learn anywhere else. Skills that any future employer—in their
post-military career—will struggle to recognise. And, as the soldier
will eventually come to attest, skills that’ll cause him to no longer
recognise the civilian world or his place in it.
He’ll adapt with new behavioural and psychological patterns
and techniques. An invaluable set of tools to encourage or motivate
himself. All in order to advance his military career.
Consequentially, this all renders him completely and
permanently dysfunctional. Totally incapable of operating in any
other professional or social system which exists outside of military
realms.
Nobody said his life would be simple!
Discipline and routine will be chief among the vices a soldier
28uses to keep his head above water. All this and cold cans of VB.
Wild Turkey and cheap cigars. Or, in more dire circumstances,
narcotics and inappropriate jokes.
Yes, oh yes, ladies and gentlemen, our soldier swims in that
deep sea of dark humour. A sea so dark that his every breath’s likely
rendered criminal, in the civilian world.
It all begs the question: Where’s his next illogical stop from
here?
It’s what looks to be an insane asylum; but alas, that’s just a
promotion.
Yee-haw, you’ve passed. Your development is almost complete.
So, steady yourself as we advance: straight up the guts, with
heaps of smoke.

About the Author

Brendon Patrick is an emerging voice in historical fiction, drawing upon his experiences as a veteran of the Australian Army and his heritage as a descendant of Afghan Cameleers. His debut novel: Afghani explores the untold stories of Australia’s multicultural past.Based in Brisbane, Brendon is a self-taught writer who founded Bulldog Self Publishing to bring authentic Australian stories to readers. When not writing, he can be found spending time with his beloved bulldogs and advocating for diverse voices in literature.

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