Balance

After nearly three years in Iraq as a civilian contractor Gabe Quinn returns home. Troubled by what he saw and did in the desert, he doesn't belong anymore. A chance at redemption arrives with a phone call. He's going back. A final shot at regaining humanity could cost him everything. That's fine with him. Follow Gabe and the soldiers through Iraq- Dirty Bird, the Jeffersons, Captain Ski, Viking Warrior 6, and Combat Barbie. Ride with America's finest as they try to stay alive for one more day-one more day closer to the freedom bird. Taste their fear, burn as the relentless inferno steals their strength, and see the war through their eyes. Admire their dedication to duty-always continue the mission. Get up close and personal with the Islamic jihadists, an enemy whose only concept of an atrocity is losing. When you witness their fanaticism, you will grasp that the just war theory is only a theory. In that other place across the oceans-six thousand miles and thirteen centuries from the faculty lounges-there is just war. Finish the ride and then ask yourself what you would have done. You may be shocked. Learn the only IF that matters in war is, IF nobody died, it was a good day. Call that day a victory and move on.