My Friend the Mercenary

By: James Brabazon

Narrated by: James Brabazon

James Brabazon is narrating this story of war, violence, and political intrigue. He wanted a war. And, for his sins, he got one. James Brabazon was an ambitious young war reporter when he entered the chaos of the Liberian Civil War in 2002. Running with the infamous LURD rebels, he survived numerous deadly ambushes, the privations of dysentery and a dramatic hundred-mile escape from Government troops through dense equatorial jungle. He even had a bounty put on his head.

Surrounded largely by child soldiers high on drugs, Brabazon was accompanied by Nick du Toit, a South African mercenary with a dark past. They quickly became best friends. Before long, Nick promised James the scoop of his life: a front seat, beside Simon Mann, in an audacious coup attempt in Equatorial Guinea. And the offer was too good to refuse.…

©2010 James Brabazon (P)2011 Audible Ltd

Critic reviews

“An outstanding memoir about the power of friendship in the morally complex theatre of war. James Brabazon is a fearless reporter and a brutally honest narrator. I couldn't put this book down.” (Andy McNab)

Well written and performed.

Brought back memories of my past relationships while in the military. Well worth the listen.

Awesome

Very well done , I always wanted to know the story about Nick and now I know. Thanks for penning this important journey.

War reporting at its finest!

This has to be one of the best 1st person accounts of West African conflict. Once you start this story, you can only see it to the end. Good luck!

Gripping

This is a truly fantastic book. I was totally bowled over by the story and couldn't stop listening. There's not much more to say, really, except that I recommend this book very, very highly.

amazingly researched and told

so well written and gripping disregarded parts of my life to finish. loved how it told the story of west Africa.