Through Dust and Fire

A Soldier’s Journey in Iraq

By: R.M. Cochran

Narrated by: R.M. Cochran

In the unforgiving heat of the Iraqi desert, where every shadow hides a threat and every dawn feels like a countdown, Sergeant Daniel “Danny” Cole faces battles far beyond the battlefield. Leaving behind the rusted dreams of Clayburn, Kentucky, Danny answers the call to serve—a journey that takes him through the brutal crucible of Basic Training, into the deadly streets of Baqubah, and through the darkest corners of his own soul.

Through Dust and Fire is a gripping fictional memoir rooted in the raw, unflinching realities faced by countless veterans. From the blistering sands of Iraq to the haunting silence of home, this is a story of sacrifice, survival, and the heavy price of coming back alive but not whole.

With unforgettable characters like Ray “Tex” Martinez, whose humor masks the scars of war, and Elijah “Preacher” Harris, a quiet anchor in the storm, Danny must navigate not only enemy fire but the invisible wounds that linger long after the last shot is fired.

This isn’t just a soldier’s war story—it’s a deeply human journey of hope, loss, and the fight to reclaim a life after walking through fire. For those who served, for those still searching for peace, and for anyone who has ever wondered what it truly means to come home—this book is for you.

©2025 R.M. Cochran (P)2025 1776 Publishing