'Merdeka' (Which Means Freedom Or Independence In Malay) Is Set In Malaya In 1957. The Story Covers Both Sides In The Conflict And Moves From Jungle Combat To Romance On A Tropical Beach..... It Shows The Emotional Cost Of War. . Acting On Secret Intelligence A Gurkha Patrol From The British Army Is Sent Deep Into The Jungle To Ambush A Group Of Chinese Communist Terrorists. It Is Accompanied By Alick Gordon A Young Officer From The Scottish Border Regiment Arthur Bryant A Seasoned District Superintendent From The Special Branch Of The Malayan Police And Jalil A Tracker And Guide From The Local Orang Asli People.. The Communist Unit Is Led By Hor Too A Renowned And Ruthless Jungle Fighter And Is Accompanied By Ah Sim A Female Member Of The Politburo. The Tide Has Turned For The Communists Due To The Successful Counter-Insurgency Campaign Where The Phrase Winning The 'Hearts And Minds' Of A Population Was First Coined.. The Outcome Of The Ambush Is Unexpected And Alick Gordon Is Deeply Affected By Some Of The Deaths. In The Days After Independence (Merdeka) He Takes A Short Break And Makes A Journey Across Malaya. He Finds Comfort And Solace In The Company Of Those He Meets And One Person Will Change His Life Forever.. .................................................................................... “Merdeka Is An Excellent First Novel From An Exciting New Author About The Malayan Emergency - A Forgotten War And An Emerging Theme For Contemporary Fiction.” The British Army Rumour Service. “This Is A Crisply Told Tale With A Strong Narrative Line And A Cast Of Well-Drawn Characters.” Trevor Royle - Broadcaster And Author. Merdeka Is A Military Book That Smoothly Finds The Balance Between Love History And Warfare.Qaranc.Co.Uk
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