In a not too distant future, the island of Manhattan has been commandeered by rebels aided by terrorists who have set themselves against the U.S. government. The Brooklyn Bridge, now fallen into disuse, stands as a sort of "no-man's land" between the island and the military that patrol the Hudson River. When the rebels bomb the Bridge, the nation is plunged into what might become a second Civil War.<br><br>Captain Jace Rickert is a grounded pilot whose Army lover, Second Lieutenant Tomas Tait, is sent on a routine reconnaissance mission. When Tait disappears and the military can’t stop the impending war to find one missing soldier, Rickert takes matters into his own hands.

War Torn

You can’t fly—you’ll be no help to your unit out there. They need


leaves no room for argument. “You have your duties, Rickert.


They’ll bring your boy home soon enough.”


turns away. “Another word and I’ll bring you up on insubordination


charges, Jace. Don’t think I won’t. We’re in the midst of a war and


I need you here. You’re one of the best men we have, so pull


yourself together and stay with me, okay? Keep your head on


straight and he’ll come home, you’ll see.”


I can’t concentrate on the words—all the letters swim in front of


me. I see his name again, and those three little letters that mean


just say the same things over and over. I’ve heard the words so


Chapter 8