All of us love a hero or someone who is able to survive against all odds. It empowers us to likewise overcome the odds that we each face as individuals.

With tensions between the United States and Russia at an all-time high, Russia gives the United States and the world a devastating blow. Officer Nathan Cortel is called upon to be one of the first to retaliate as he carries out missions from thousands of feet in the air. When his plane suddenly becomes hit, he finds himself deep within Russia, where he is constantly pursued. With the memory of his parents and kid brother Tyler to give him hope, Officer Cortel fights against all odds to try to find a way home.

Filled with suspense from the very first chapter all the way to the end, this book will leave you hungry for the next chapter. The things that matter most in life become much clearer when one realizes that they might no longer be in reach. If you loved books such as Hatchet by Gary Paulsen or survival war movies such as Behind Enemy Lines, this book is without a doubt for you. It is a short story that everyone from your 12-year-old son or daughter all the way up to your ninety-nine-year-old grandparent will enjoy.

Many real-life lessons are shared in this fictional story that will motivate you, inspire you and leave you with a new view of your own daily life. Just like the game Jumanji took a roll of the dice, when you start the first chapter of Discovery Mode: When Survival Becomes Your Only Way Home, you will be on an adventure that will leave you on your toes, even when the story is over. In ways you will come to realize, the story of Officer Nathan Cortel will become your own!