Call Me Stone: A Warrior's Story of Survival

Oliver Banks joined the military to follow in his father’s footsteps but found his calling in the process. Through dedication and perseverance, Oliver earns a coveted position within the elite group of operators of the Regimental Reconnaissance Company. As Oliver battles from the deep jungles of Columbia to the treacherous peaks and valleys of Afghanistan, he learns Bravery and Honor come with a steep price. Beaten down, unsure of his future, and haunted by the fallen brothers he’s left behind. Banks arrives in his hometown of Franklin, North Carolina, hours before a solar flare destroys the power grid.With lines of communication, technology destroyed, and a deadly virus burning through the rural countryside, Banks finds himself alone and unsure how widespread the carnage is. In a tale fraught with danger and unexpected tests around each corner, Banks is faced with hard choices. Banks can hide away in his mountain refuge or head west in one final bid to locate other survivors and assist with the survival of humanity.Call Me Stone is the gritty telling of a warrior’s struggle to survive not only the dangers of living in a harsh world but also the conquering of his dark past. Readers will find themselves wondering where their own limits lie long after putting this book down.