Colonial India

A captain in 29 Commando, Johnny Mercer served in the army for 12 years. On his third tour of Afghanistan, he was a joint fires controller, with the pressurized job of bringing down artillery and air strikes in close proximity to his own troops. Based in an area of Northern Helmand that was riddled with Taliban leaders, he walked into danger with every patrol, determined to protect them. Then, one morning, in brutal close-quarter combat, everything changed....

Chasing Dignity, a New-Era-Dickensian Tale from India, is set in Punjab in the 1980s and 90s. It is the story of a young outcast boy who sets out to succeed in an intolerant Indian society. When Jaggi begins school, no one expects him to make it through primary school, including his teacher. However, despite their low caste, his proud mother is determined to help her son succeed. The story weaves through the centuries-old caste-based social structure still dominating Indian society. Along the way, Jaggi crosses paths with several strong-willed men and women who defy the social norms and ...