{"product_id":"ukraine-rising-ido-graf-9781916214071","title":"Ukraine Rising: A Short Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eUKRAINE RISING\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA political military thriller by Ido Graf\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom acclaimed international thriller and crime author \u003cb\u003eIdo Graf\u003c\/b\u003e comes a powerful, haunting, and unforgettable story of war, sacrifice, and redemption - set against the brutal reality of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUkraine Rising\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping military and political thriller that explores the human cost of modern warfare, where geopolitics collide with ordinary lives, and a single moment can change history forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Russian forces push deeper into Ukrainian territory, cities burn, families scatter, and hope becomes a fragile currency. Amid the chaos, a small unit of \u003cb\u003eUkrainian Naval Infantry Marines\u003c\/b\u003e fights its way through shattered towns and devastated roads toward the outskirts of \u003cb\u003eBucha\u003c\/b\u003e - desperate not for victory, but for survival, and for the chance to see their families again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExhausted, wounded, and emotionally drained, the unit encounters a ruthless Russian platoon commanded by a brutal, unpredictable corporal. What follows is not merely a firefight - it is a moment that will echo through every life it touches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the smoke clears, nothing is the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the aftermath emerge two men whose destinies are permanently intertwined: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSergeant Marko Domitrovich\u003c\/b\u003e - a Ukrainian marine driven by honour, loyalty, and the unbearable responsibility of leadership in a war that refuses to show mercy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrivate Konstantin Orlov\u003c\/b\u003e - a young Russian conscript trapped between obedience and conscience, fear and humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeparated by language, ideology, and uniform, they are bound by a single irreversible choice - a decision that will ripple across borders, shaping the futures of their families, influencing political consequences, and altering the fragile balance between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs \u003ci\u003eUkraine Rising\u003c\/i\u003e unfolds, the story moves beyond the battlefield into the hidden layers of modern conflict - intelligence influence, terrorism, propaganda, covert manipulation, and the silent suffering of civilians whose lives are rewritten by decisions they never made.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a simple story of heroes and villains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a story of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Moral conflict\u003cbr\u003e- Human survival\u003cbr\u003e- Political consequence\u003cbr\u003e- Family loyalty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdo Graf writes with cinematic realism and emotional restraint. Every character is shaped by loss. Every decision carries consequence. Every chapter reminds us that war is never only about nations - it is about people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eUkraine Rising\u003c\/i\u003e is a political military thriller that blends: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Modern war fiction\u003cbr\u003e- Geopolitical thriller elements\u003cbr\u003e- Military realism\u003cbr\u003e- Emotional storytelling\u003cbr\u003e- International political consequences\u003cbr\u003e- Terrorism and covert influence\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a story about how wars are truly remembered - not by borders gained or lost, but by the lives forever changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is about parents waiting for sons who may never return.\u003cbr\u003eChildren growing up without fathers.\u003cbr\u003eSoldiers forced to live with the weight of a single moment.\u003cbr\u003eAnd families learning to survive in the shadow of decisions made on distant battlefields.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet within its darkness, \u003ci\u003eUkraine Rising\u003c\/i\u003e also offers something rare - the possibility of redemption. A reminder that even in the most brutal conflicts, humanity can still exist. That compassion can still matter. That one act of courage can outlive the sound of gunfire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers of \u003cb\u003emilitary thrillers, political thrillers, modern war fiction, geopolitical suspense, and international espionage\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUkraine Rising\u003c\/i\u003e is both gripping and deeply moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just a short story.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a reflection of our world.\u003cbr\u003eA tribute to resilience.\u003cbr\u003eAnd a reminder that history is written by ordinary people in extraordinary moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable now in eBook, paperback, and large-print hardcover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ido Graf\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191621407X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781916214071\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nielsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/29\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.17d\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ido Graf","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48742663422207,"sku":"9781916214071","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ukraine-rising-ido-graf-9781916214071","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}