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"Merdeka is an excellent first novel from an exciting new author about the Malayan Emergency - a forgotten war and an emerging theme for contemporary fiction." The British Army Rumour Service
"This a crisply told tale with a strong narrative line and a cast of well-drawn characters."
Trevor Royle - Author, Broadcaster and Historian
"Merdeka is a military book that smoothly finds the balance between love, history and warfare."
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"This a crisply told tale with a strong narrative line and a cast of well-drawn characters."
Trevor Royle - Author, Broadcaster and Historian
"Merdeka is a military book that smoothly finds the balance between love, history and warfare."
Books About Army - QARANC.co.uk
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'Merdeka' (which means freedom or independence in Malay) is set in Malaya in 1957. The story covers both sides in the conflict and moves from jungle combat to romance on a tropical beach...... the emotional cost of war!
Acting on secret intelligence a Gurkha patrol from the British Army is sent deep into the jungle to ambush a group of Chinese Communist Terrorists. It is accompanied by Alick Gordon, a young officer from the Scottish Border Regiment, Arthur Bryant, a seasoned District Superintendent from the Special Branch of the Malayan Police and Jalil, a tracker and guide from the local orang asli people.
The Communist Unit is led by Hor Too, a renowned and ruthless jungle fighter and is accompanied by Ah Sim, a female member of the Politburo. The tide has turned for the Communists due to the successful counter-insurgency campaign, where the phrase winning the 'hearts and minds' of a population was first coined.
The outcome of the ambush is unexpected and Alick Gordon is deeply affected by some of the deaths. In the days after independence (Merdeka) he takes a short break and makes a journey across Malaya. He finds comfort and solace in the company of those he meets, and one person will change his life forever.
Acting on secret intelligence a Gurkha patrol from the British Army is sent deep into the jungle to ambush a group of Chinese Communist Terrorists. It is accompanied by Alick Gordon, a young officer from the Scottish Border Regiment, Arthur Bryant, a seasoned District Superintendent from the Special Branch of the Malayan Police and Jalil, a tracker and guide from the local orang asli people.
The Communist Unit is led by Hor Too, a renowned and ruthless jungle fighter and is accompanied by Ah Sim, a female member of the Politburo. The tide has turned for the Communists due to the successful counter-insurgency campaign, where the phrase winning the 'hearts and minds' of a population was first coined.
The outcome of the ambush is unexpected and Alick Gordon is deeply affected by some of the deaths. In the days after independence (Merdeka) he takes a short break and makes a journey across Malaya. He finds comfort and solace in the company of those he meets, and one person will change his life forever.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
A gripping read which is up there with the many best sellers I have read over the years. The descriptions of the Malaysian Peninsula are amazing. I want to go! The characters are superb. I was particularly pleased that the main character is not your stereo-typical, gungho type. He is much more than that with hints of post traumatic stress following the ......... (you just have to read it). I sincerely hope we hear from Alick again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Dane McNeil
Format:Kindle Edition
Merdeka, a novel set at the time of the granting of independence to Malaya, is a compelling and interesting read. In the earlier psrt of the book there are wonderul descriptions of the jungle - reminiscent of the Far Eastern novels of Joseph Conrad. Although a novel of action, it is tempered by a touch of philosophy and a sensitive understanding on the part of the principal protagonist, a young British army officer, of the aspirations of the indigenous Malays, Indians and Chinese.It is a novel where action and thought achieve a healthy balance. The exotic setting adds much to the unfolding of a delicately handled love theme.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Blondie21
Format:Kindle Edition
Merdeka was recommended to me by a friend. Initially I thought it was going to be a book for the boys! Not so.....yes there is plenty of action, but there is also a real depth of feeling and sensitivity to the characters which the author manages to get across. The hot pursuit through the jungle, kept me turning the pages and I began to really live the story having been to that part of the world. I would definitely recommend this book as it reaches all the emotions!
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Well researched and a good read
Very enjoyable tale about a neglected period of colonial history and suffused with a love of the "far east" and the old British Army. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Ted W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting read
"Merdeka" by Lachlan Gunn is a well researched and informative novel about Malayan Independence and Communist terrorists in the country, told through the eyes of some of the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by diebus
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Well researched and very entertaining.
Almost a historical novel, but it is well presented and a very good read. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and looking for more. Baffie
Published 5 months ago by Ian Dee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Merdeka
Just brought back memories of the actual conflict in which I served,The author really knows the history of the so-called state of emergency
Published 5 months ago by Robert Grant Stewart
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Really Good Read
I wouldnt normally be drawn to books on combat but I really enjoyed Merdeka and found it very hard to put down. Read more
Published 10 months ago by WicklowLass
5.0 out of 5 stars
MALAYAN ADVENTURE
This is a first-class read. The author has clearly researched very thoroughly, and demonstrates an impressive, passionate grasp of the history of the Emergency, the British Army... Read more
Published 11 months ago by John Angus
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good read
Despite my complete military ignorance I got into this book and especially enjoyed the parts described through the eyes of the hunter and the hunted as they move through the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Lynne Duncan
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A really super book.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Knowing nothing about the Malayan problems, I was worried at the start that it may be a bit heavy going, but I found myself identifying with the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by moi1953
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book well worth reading
For anyone with any interest in Malaysia, this book is a must-read book. It is set during the Malaysian Emergency-a forgotten but honourable colonial war. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Sandra Nicholson
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A Good Read
Once I got into the narrative I found that it was a fast moving very gripping tale - difficult to put down. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Patricia
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