Author : Lachlan Gunn
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1467880434
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (678 download)
Book Synopsis Merdeka by : Lachlan Gunn
Download or read book Merdeka written by Lachlan Gunn and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Malaya 1957 and a country on the brink of independence. 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.