Author Shaun Schutte’s new novel, Hired Guns in Iraq (WinePress, 2008) portrays the life of a professional bodyguard in Iraq. After completing his five year compulsory national service with the South African Army, Schutte began his own business in light steel fabrication. In 2004 the lure of money and excitement drew him to Iraq, where he has been working for various Private Security Companies since.

Schutte’s book borrows from personal experience and introduces readers to a growing, yet covert profession in Iraq. His protagonist, Brogan Kessler, reflects the fears and challenges faced by Schutte and his comrades:

Unemployed husband and father, Brogan Kessler is unable to resist the lure of financial stability and finds himself in Iraq working as a private security specialist. The conflict inevitably heats up and Brogan comes face to face with the perils and political tension of his new profession.

“My book relates to the war in Iraq and the security industry working alongside the U.S Military and construction companies.”

Besides writing, Shaun currently works as Personal Security Detail in Iraq. Due to the classified nature of his profession, as well as a non-disclosure agreement for security reasons, he is unable to provide details about the company for which he works. His official job title is “Security Specialist.”

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