A genocidal war steers two childhood friends into a duel. A cop and a criminal square off over a game of Russian roulette. A journalist unearths the gothic secrets of blood diamonds.

From the killing fields of Kosovo to the mind-numbing horrors of Sierra Leone, here are 14 stories that straddle the razor's edge between humanity and tragedy. Featuring dazzling action set pieces and spine-tingling high drama, this is a suspenseful tour across a world darkened by conflict and injustice.

It is a journey you won't soon forget.

"A must for lovers of the action tale."
WARREN THURSTON, BOGGLE BOOKS

"Fast paced, high caliber writing. Heartily recommended."
PAUL WILSON, LIGHTHOUSE MEDIA ONE

"Fight scenes that play out through the pages like a ballet of words."
JULIAN GABRIEL COLADO, WRITETODAY.COM

"Non-stop pulse-pounding action. Ling definitely delivers all the adrenaline."
MICHAEL LAROCCA, AUTHOR OF VIGILANTE JUSTICE

"A powerful new voice in adventure stories. His characters and weaponry are dead on, and his action leaves the reader breathless."
MARILYN HENDERSON, PENDULUM PRESS