Witness of War: Hayden in the Modern Wars: BOOK SIXTEEN (2020-2025) (Witness to War – The Hayden Carter Chronicles 16)

Witness to War: Book Sixteen – Hayden in the Modern Wars (2020–Present)
“War changes its mask, but never its cost.”

From the chaos at Kabul Airport to the frozen trenches of Ukraine, from drones circling Yemen to naval standoffs in the Taiwan Strait, Hayden Carter stands at the heart of the conflicts shaping our own world.

At twenty-one, Hayden has grown from wide-eyed boy to seasoned witness. Pulled through history’s battlefields, he carries the weight of centuries—and now, he walks through the Modern Wars, where battlefields are no longer defined by lines on a map.

He is there in Afghanistan’s desperate final evacuation, where promises collapse and history closes one chapter only to open another. He is in Kyiv as sirens wail, in Mariupol as walls crumble, and in Poland where NATO’s new frontier is forged in unity and fear. He follows soldiers into Iraq and Syria as ISIS lingers in the shadows, and he watches drones strike from above in Yemen while grief unfolds below.

In Gaza during the 2023 war, Hayden sees a cycle of fire and sorrow that repeats across generations. In the Persian Gulf, he stands as U.S. and Iranian forces play a deadly game of brinkmanship. And in cyberspace, alongside a U.S. Army cyber officer, Hayden witnesses wars fought with keyboards and satellites, where truth itself becomes a target.

From the deserts of Africa to the waters of the Pacific, Hayden sees how the “quiet wars” of Somalia and Niger, the standoffs of Taiwan, and the debates in Washington all connect. He learns that modern conflict is not confined to distant fields—it echoes in every household, every government chamber, and every weary soldier’s eyes.

Through it all, Hayden carries forward the same truth he has always known: the weapons may change, but war always leaves scars.

Why Readers Love the Witness to War Series

• Sweeping historical scope: From 1775 to today’s headlines, every book places Hayden in the middle of real conflicts.
• Human at its core: Wars are seen not just through generals and battles, but through civilians, families, and soldiers who endure them.
• Immersive and educational: Blends character-driven storytelling with accurate history, making it perfect for book clubs, classrooms, and history lovers.
• A legacy of remembrance: Honors veterans and families, ensuring their sacrifices are not forgotten.