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SCOTT RYDER • SIGNED COPIES • FORGED IN FIRE!

An Australian commando's story of life and death on the frontline, FORGED IN FIRE takes us inside the secretive world of the Australian commandos.

'Prepare to be riveted by this extraordinary account from one of Australia's elite warriors. His firsthand experiences vividly recounted offer an unparalleled glimpse into the courage, strategy, and sacrifice required to be the best.' - Daniel Keighran VC

'A visceral and all too vivid account of war's chaos and destruction. You will never want to be in the fire that has so painfully forged Scott Ryder.' - Jack Thompson AM

'Scott is not famous; his chest is not bedecked with the grandest tin and ribbon. His voice is from among us rather than up on high. And his account of the DNA of the commando, the lesser sung super-soldier, is all the better for it.' - from the foreword by Chris Masters, author of Flawed Hero


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AUTHOR EVENT: MEET RYAN BUTTA
HISTORIAN FOR AUSTRALIA'S HIDDEN STORIES

Come along to the SMSA to meet RYAN BUTTA and hear about his latest history book, THE BRAVEST SCOUT AT GALLIPOLI which tells of Harry Freame who was the first Australian to die on secret service for Australia and was the first Australian soldier to win the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Gallipoli.

Ryan's works of historical nonfiction look to reveal and understand the hidden and forgotten stories of Australia and the Australians who came across the seas to make their home here.

Abbey's will be there too for you to meet Ryan, buy your copy and get it personally signed.


• WEDNESDAY 31 JULY, 2024
• 12.30-1.30pm

• Venue: Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt Street, Sydney, 2000
REGISTER TO ATTEND - via the EVENT INFO link below.

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