Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias
“Duty and Redemption: Odyssey of Elias is a powerful military drama/psychological thriller featuring Elias Janovich, a soldier forged by war, weighed by loss, and burdened by the ghosts of battles long lost. Set in glittering Las Vegas, the novel muses on duty, trauma, and redemption as Elias faces his own haunted past and the lingering specters of war. Having retired, Elias finds himself pulled back into the life of a covertist when an old friend stumbles onto something that could make Elias feel the ice beneath his feet once again. What starts as an ask for a favor quickly escalates into a high-stakes game against a rogue faction with connections to his previous life. With each harsh battle, ethical challenge, and emotional struggle, Elias must also battle the threat within that could destroy him. While he wrestles with dangerous allies, a broken team, and a conspiracy that's deeper than he believes humanly possible, Elias stumbles down a road of rediscovery-seeking meaning that exists beyond duty, and an opportunity to heal. His odyssey is the story of resilience, of brotherhood, and of hope in the ruins of war. Full of emotional depth and thrill, this action-packed story culminates into a poignantly told narrative about the indomitable human spirit and the long road to redemption. Main Characters 1. Elias Janovich: The protagonist, a retired soldier forged by war and weighed by loss. 2. Clara: Elias's love interest, a source of comfort and support. 3. William David (Elias's father): A voice of reason and wisdom, who provides guidance and support to Elias. Supporting Characters 1. John Deere: Elias's former companion and antagonist, who has a complicated past with Elias. 2. Superior/Command Officer: Unnamed, this character is Elias's superior in the military, who informs him of the recall. Mentioned but Unseen Characters 1. Elias's mother: Mentioned in a memory, but not physically present. 2. Brevoort: Mentioned as a war elder, but not physically present.”