But this is the story how he survived and became a professional military contractor working around the world. But seriously, he's taken far too many chances, in a profession that doesn't leave much room for error.

Some men are drawn into conflict, O'Keefe was born to it. This is story of a true Irish warrior told in his own words. This is a man who backs down from nothing.

First serving with the French Foreign Legion and an expert in explosives, he traveled to such wonderful locations as Cambodia (land of a million land mines), Kosovo, a place where death ruled supreme. Later he served in Iraq and Hattie as a contractor.

I liked this book because it is a very enjoyable, quick read that can be done over a long weekend. It's very well written and he gives no quarter where none is deserved. It is a brutally honest account of the war in Iraq from his perspective. Quite frankly he reminds of men like Bob MacKenzie, only still alive.

But not for a lack of effort on the part of his enemies. No expense was deemed unreasonable in trying to kill him. Wait to you read about the ambush in Iraq. I read about it when it hit the press. But this is the only first hand account there will ever be.

I can't wait for the sequel to be published in about 10 years. If you liked this book and want more information about his line of work, I would suggest reading War Dogs, fighting other people's wars.

I have had the pleasure of working in Iraq with Paddy, and this book is a brilliant read, I thought I knew him well, but realise there is so much more to this quiet and well respected man. Well done mate, think about the lads a lot too. SW