Marksman

An alien species has invaded Earth and is systematically wiping out the planet's leadership, governments, communications and vital infrastructure. The alien's far superior technological advantage forces humans to unite against a common enemy, but they must resort to hit and run tactics which includes sniping. Marksman is a short story about a sniping team, Matt and Phillipe, who come together and forge a strong friendship. Having served and trained with their respective special armed forces in Australia and France, Matt and Phillipe's own leadership regard them as the best in the business as they go about taking out their high-ranking targets in the hope of removing the alien leaders. Upon return to their hidden base after another successful job which relied upon them downing an alien drone, their American general calls them to her office to discuss their next task. They dislike her as much as she dislikes them, but the circumstances requires they work together. Due to their familiarity with the Australian bush and ability to go on extended missions, the general considers the pair the logical choice to capture one of the aliens so security agencies can interrogate it and learn as much about their foe as they can. The task takes the pair to a place they would never have imagined they would go. They would need to operate under the noses of the enemy and not only kidnap the chosen alien but get it and themselves out alive.