War does not choose its heroes. It forges them. “Trilogy of Fates” by Eric Mawson begins in the fires of World War II and spans decades of conflict, loss, and resilience. From the Philippine jungles in 1944 to the turbulent battlefronts of Vietnam, Beirut, and Mindanao, the novel follows ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances — men and women whose lives collide with history at its most volatile. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
The story begins in the mountains of the Philippines during World War II. Filipino guerrillas and American servicemen fight side by side against Japanese occupation forces. Out of this brutality emerges Jackson Garron, whose fate becomes intertwined with that of Mena Delacruz, a courageous Filipina whose strength anchors the emotional core of the early chapters. Their bond is tested through ambushes, jungle warfare, and the ever-present threat of death.
As the novel transitions across decades, new conflicts rise. In Vietnam, soldiers face a different kind of war — one defined by uncertainty, shifting alliances, and moral complexity. Mawson portrays the psychological weight of combat, the camaraderie of men who have only each other, and the toll exacted by a conflict with no clear end. The narrative threads begin to cross as destinies shaped in one war return to collide in another.
The novel’s second half introduces one of its most gripping sequences: the Beirut hostage crisis, in which characters navigate street firefights, embassy attacks, and narrow escapes. These chapters blend political tension with human vulnerability, capturing the chaos that defined the region during its most violent years.
The narrative culminates in Mindanao, where insurgency, rescue operations, and international entanglements push every character to the edge. Jackson Garron and Mena Delacruz — older now, shaped by decades of loss and survival — confront their past and their destiny. The epilogue brings emotional closure as the two marry, finally finding peace after a lifetime of conflict.
“Trilogy of Fates” is an epic, emotionally charged war novel that honors the sacrifices of those caught in the storms of history. Eric Mawson delivers a narrative rich with courage, heartbreak, cultural memory, and the unbreakable human spirit. Readers who love historical fiction, military drama, and sweeping love stories will find this book unforgettable.
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