Extracted (The Pioneers - Book 1) - Chapter 1
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A man must die to himself if he ever hopes to live. While on a routine mission in the neighboring province of Broughtonhaven, Caleb Eaves and his squadron are ambushed by a band of assassins. Left to die in an icy prison, Caleb has not heard from his wife who has gone missing, and he fears that his people have abandoned him. He must find a way to escape and track down his attackers if he ever hopes to regain the life he once he had.
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