SNAFU - Situation Normal

By Chris Lowry

In a world teetering on the brink of annihilation, where humanity's last stand is overshadowed by the looming threat of extraterrestrial invaders, survival is not a choice—it's an imperative. Within the chaotic crossfire of this gripping sci-fi action-adventure, where desperation intertwines with defiance, emerges a tale of redemption, camaraderie, and the undying spirit of the human soul.

Enter the world of "SNAFU - Situation Normal", where the lines between heroism and villainy blur, and survival becomes the ultimate test of character. At the heart of this epic saga stands Archie Walker, a man condemned to the confines of death row, his fate seemingly sealed by the unforgiving hands of fate. Yet, when the skies darken with the arrival of otherworldly beings, Archie's destiny takes an unexpected turn.

Thrown into a maelstrom of chaos and uncertainty, Archie finds himself faced with a proposition from an unlikely savior—Sergeant Hammer. With a daring offer of a one-way mission to confront the alien threat head-on, Archie is presented with a tantalizing chance for freedom amidst the chaos of impending doom. But freedom comes at a cost, as Archie and a motley crew of fellow prisoners must grapple with their own demons and past transgressions in a fight for survival against an enemy beyond comprehension.

As the ragtag band of misfits navigates the treacherous landscapes of war-torn Earth, they must confront not only the alien invaders but also the ghosts of their own pasts. Bound by a common goal yet divided by their own conflicting motives, Archie and his comrades must learn to trust one another if they are to have any hope of overcoming the insurmountable odds stacked against them.

"SNAFU - Situation Normal" is a pulse-pounding tale of adrenaline-fueled action, interspersed with moments of introspection and raw human emotion. From the claustrophobic confines of a prison cell to the vast expanses of a war-torn landscape, author [Author Name] masterfully weaves a tapestry of tension and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

But amidst the chaos and carnage of war, there lies a glimmer of hope—a chance for redemption, for second chances, and for the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. Will Archie and his comrades find a way to defy the odds and carve out their own destiny in a world on the brink of oblivion? Or will they succumb to the overwhelming forces arrayed against them, consigned to be nothing more than footnotes in the annals of history?

Find out in "SNAFU - Situation Normal", a gripping sci-fi odyssey that explores the depths of human resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity. Prepare to embark on a journey unlike any other, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and the only certainty is uncertainty itself.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chris Lowry
• Release date: Apr 16, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224304257

Chris Lowry

Chris Lowry is an author and adventure seeker who has traveled the globe exploring new worlds and writing about his thrilling experiences. With over one hundred thrillers, science fiction, and urban fantasy novels to his name, as well as more than a thousand articles published across various publications, Chris has established himself as a master storyteller and a leading voice in the world of action and adventure. Whether he's fighting off hordes of undead in a post-apocalyptic wasteland or braving the depths of outer space, Chris is always ready for his next thrilling adventure. Follow his journey as he battles against impossible odds and becomes the hero that the world needs.

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Chris Lowry

SNAFU - a military sci fi action adventure thriller

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Contents

1. CHAPTER ONE

2. CHAPTER TWO

3. CHAPTER THREE

4. CHAPTER FOUR

5. CHAPTER FIVE

6. CHAPTER SIX

7. CHAPTER SEVEN

8. CHAPTER EIGHT

9. CHAPTER NINE

10. CHAPTER TEN

11. CHAPTER ELEVEN

12. CHAPTER TWELVE

13. CHAPTER THIRTEEN

1

CHAPTER ONE

You look like shit.

Archie Warren sat up on the thin mattress on the concrete bunk and started through the bars at the man on the other side.

Sgt. Hammer, he cracked a grin through one side of his face. Didn’t they tell you not to speak to a superior officer like that?

Hammer grinned back.

He was a wide man, from broad shoulders that stretched the seams of his cobbled together uniform to thick thighs that would have looked at home on a football field.

What I hear is you isn’t so superior anymore? What did they bust you to this time? You make it back to butterbars?

Archie shook his head and motioned to the narrow six by eight concrete cage that penned him.

I think I’m looking at home for now, he said. At least until the Lick get here.

Hammer turned his broad face and spit on the floor.

Fucking Licks, he snarled. You think we got enough to fight without fucking fighting each other.

Archie shrugged.

I think we’re always going to fight each other, he said. Trouble is who is still standing after the first punch is thrown.

Hammer glanced further up the hall.

A second later, boot steps echoed on the floor. Two sets of boots from the sound of it, Archie thought.

Hammer moved back and stood at attention as a white haired gentleman in an immaculate uniform stopped in front of the cell and peered inside.

Archie glanced at the bird on his collar.

Colonel, he snapped to attention.

As you were, the man answered.

Archie went at ease and let his eyes go out of focus. It was a trick that allowed him to take in the entire field of his vision without seeming to focus on any one thing.

He had learned it speed reading and tried it during a droning General’s lecture on field logistics.

He was happy to find it did two things.

Made him look attentive and kept him aware of his entire surroundings.

At the moment, those surroundings were two concrete walls he could stretch out his arms to touch and still have room to move, and the steel bars that separated him from the ice eyed man glaring at him.

I told them we should kill all the prisoners, he said in a flat voice. Waste of time and resources that should be put into the fight.

Archie didn’t answer.

What was there to say to a man who wanted him dead?

The fact the man was on one side of the bars maybe made him a little braver than he would have been under different circumstances.

Archie had a reputation outside