SISU: A Series of Epic Adventures. SISU, a gripping modern adventure, focuses on transforming personal trauma into a relentless journey of courage and survival against overwhelming odds. Peacock’s book can be purchased at T16, the publisher’s book buying website: https://t16books.com/.
"SISU is a contemporary account of perpetual conflict that speaks to real human challenges and how to face the unknown head on and with integrity,” said Peacock, a life coach and mentor who served in the Royal Navy, is fluent in English, French, and Chinese, and has worked and traveled throughout Europe, China, and North America. “This story lifts readers from the flimsy normal existence into a world of high drama, suspense and love as the main character navigates countries across the globe where the rule of law is opaque and geopolitical ideologies differ.”
Peacock’s story is rooted in the Finnish concept of Sisu—a unique mindset embodying extraordinary determination, grit, courage, and resilience, especially when facing overwhelming odds. The tale follows a young man shaped by violence, corruption, and social dysfunction, yet unwilling to be broken by them. Raised amid the fallout of murder and institutional failure in “Dark London,” the protagonist becomes collateral damage in a world ruled by corrupted police, organized crime, and repression.
Forced to flee, the main character chooses to define his own destiny rather than surrender to victimhood. His escape ignites a perilous journey across Europe and Asia, traveling by train and on foot through the French Alps, Moscow, Beijing, Mongolia, and beyond. Along the way, he survives blizzards, gunfire, snatch squads, wild dogs, as well as criminals closer to home.
“Angus’ story is about refusing to be broken, no matter how difficult the circumstances,” said Chris Schafer, CEO at Tactical 16 Publishing. “This book was born from the belief that Sisu is not just surviving but catching a second wind that will propel you forward when everything else is gone.”
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Angus Peacock is a lifelong adventurer, emerging polymath, and passionate learner whose life is defined by exploration-of landscapes, languages, and the human spirit. Fluent in English, French, and Chinese, Angus wrote his academic dissertation entirely in Mandarin, reflecting his deep commitment to cultural immersion and intellectual challenge.His adventures span the globe and defy convention. Angus has hiked the French Alps, crossed the vast Taklamakan Desert on foot, and ridden Uighur horses across the remote steppes of Xinjiang. He's traded with smugglers in Mongolia, explored the Pacific Crest Trail in the United States, and sailed across both the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. As a qualified diver, he has explored vibrant coral reefs in the Hawaiian Islands, the Philippines, Thailand, and Australia-experiences that have deepened his reverence for nature and the interconnectedness of all life.Angus is a certified mariner, a master of sisu-the Finnish concept of resilience and determination-and a dedicated coach and educator. His work bridges the physical and intellectual, the adventurous and the reflective. Whether navigating remote terrains or mentoring others through personal and professional growth, Angus brings a rare blend of grit, insight, and global perspective.As a speaker and author, Angus inspires audiences with stories that are as thought-provoking as they are thrilling. He explores themes of endurance, curiosity, and the pursuit of meaning beyond borders. His message is clear: the world is a vast, living classroom, and the most profound lessons are found when we step beyond the familiar.
