They come from all over America with different histories and experiences. Now they are all US Marines heading into the first ground battle of the Iraq War, so heavily based on the real battle of An Nasiriyah, a battle Adam fought in, that it is more fact than fiction, Far From Home is a fictional novel that will take you to the front lines as none other has. Far From Home is a fundraising novel with 100% of the authors' royalties going to Operation Ward 57, as non-profit organization which helps amputee veterans. So you can feel good about your purchase.