Grasshopper On My Shoulder

Before the events of Diary of a Dangerous Mind, there was the making of Andy Killick-soldier, hunter, survivor. Grasshopper on My Shoulder reveals the unseen origins of a man forged in the furnace of war, long before he became the lethal mind readers grew to fear.

Set against the brutal backdrop of the Gulf War, this gripping military thriller follows Andy and his elite team as they are assigned a simple order: eliminate an Iraqi Colonel. Yet nothing in war is simple. When their mission abruptly changes-capture the target alive-the line between enemies and allies blurs. Suddenly, the hunters become the hunted.

As a sandstorm rages and tensions rise, Andy faces treachery, political games, American intelligence involvement, and the unexpected bond between a father and his daughter-nicknamed Grasshopper. Every step forward reveals deeper corruption, hidden agendas, and a conflict far bigger than the kill order they were given.

From covert landings to close-quarters encounters, from tactical brilliance to moral dilemmas, Andy must rely on instinct, discipline, and the fragile trust of the men beside him. One wrong decision could unleash international consequences-or cost them their lives.

Grasshopper on My Shoulder is a raw, relentless, and emotional military suspense novel about loyalty, survival, and the impossible choices soldiers face in the shadows of war. For fans of modern war thrillers, covert ops, and character-driven action, this is the defining origin story of Andy Killick-the soldier who would one day become a dangerous mind.