The Instructor: A Derek Harrington Novel

Derek Harrington, a retired Marine Force Recon and SERE instructor, is struggling to keep his bushcraft school afloat. He accepts a job to instruct a private group in upstate New York, but the training takes an unexpected turn when he becomes embroiled with a fringe group led by a charismatic leader. Derek must race against time to stop the first attack by the domestic terrorist cell.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 12 February 2024
Publisher: St Martin's Press

Derek Harrington, a retired Marine Force Recon and SERE instructor, is struggling to make ends meet by teaching basic wilderness survival skills at his fledgling bushcraft school. The school is on the brink of closure, and expenses are mounting rapidly. His primary goal is to secure a full-care facility for his ailing father and provide support for his ex-wife and their son.

One day, one of his students presents him with an opportunity that seems too good to be true: $20,000 to instruct a private group for 30 days in upstate New York. Despite his reservations about the group's insistence on anonymity, Derek reluctantly accepts the job. However, things take an unexpected turn when the training takes a dark turn, and a new offer is made.

Reaching out to an FBI contact to express his concerns, Derek finds himself deep undercover, deep in the woods, embroiled with a fringe group led by a charismatic leader who is willing to go to any lengths to achieve his goals. What he wants is Derek's head, and the teacher is now pitted against his students as he races against time to prevent what could potentially be the first attack by a domestic terrorist cell.

The story unfolds with tension and suspense, as Derek navigates the dangerous terrain of the woods and tries to outsmart his opponents. He must use his skills and knowledge to stay one step ahead of the group, while also trying to maintain his cover and protect his students. Along the way, he encounters a variety of challenges, including harsh weather conditions, treacherous terrain, and unexpected encounters with wildlife.

The story also explores the themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the lengths that people will go to protect their loved ones. Derek is willing to risk everything to save his father and his students, and he is determined to stop the terrorist cell before they can carry out their plans.

In the end, Derek emerges victorious, but not without paying a heavy price. He has lost some of his closest friends and colleagues, and he knows that he will never be the same again. However, he also knows that he has done the right thing, and that he has made a difference in the world.

The story of Derek Harrington is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices that people are willing to make to protect their loved ones and the dangers that exist in the world. It is a story of resilience, determination, and the human spirit's ability to overcome even the most challenging circumstances.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 104 x 191 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250832962