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We Stand Alone
It wasn't his war. He was in for the money, an American that could fly anything with wings. Everything changed when he met a French war correspondent covering a battle whose outcome would change our civilization and define the modern era. Based on a true story, We Stand Alone is an epic historical drama set during the 1950's Indochina War.
A War Too Far
In 1945, a six-man covert OSS unit parachuted into Northern Vietnam to find the elusive leader of the Viet Minh - Ho Chi Minh. Its mission was to supply and train the Vietnamese rebels to fight the Japanese army and cut off their supply routes into China.This is the story of The Deer Team - the first Americans to fight and die in Vietnam.
The Willful Slaughter of Hope
One bullet could start a war or prevent it. His bullet... Granier is CIA. A sniper and the leader of an elite paramilitary team stationed in Saigon. Nothing will stop him from completing his mission - blocking the Viet Minh rebels from overrunning the South. Ambush, sabotage, and assassination are part of his bag of dirty tricks. But anything is allowed as long as they don't get caught. He has no remorse. Remorse is for others. Before American soldiers landed in South Vietnam, the CIA fought a covert war against the communists. They were committed to stopping communist expansion and reuniting Vietnam under the leadership of the South. They were patriots fighting on behalf of America and the free world. But the more the CIA tried to control the unfolding events and the notorious family of South Vietnam's President Diem, the more chaos and corruption ensued. Based on historical events and real people, The Willful Slaughter of Hope is the story of the CIA's early years in Vietnam and Laos. Like all the novels in the Airmen Series, it's full of action and suspense. It's a cautionary tale of missed opportunities, tragic betrayal, and incredible courage.
Kennedy's Wars: Liberal Anti Communism; 2 Beyond Massive Retaliation; 3 The Third World Alternative; 4 Policies and People. Section 2 Berlin and Nuclear Statagy: 5 The New Strategy; 6 To Vienna and Back; 7 The Berlin Anomaly; 8 A Contest of Resolve; 9 The Wall; 10 Tests and Tension; 11 Flexible Resp
In 'Kennedy's Wars' noted historian Lawrence Freedman draws on the best of Cold War scholarship and newly released government documents to illuminate Kennedy's approach to war and his efforts for peace.
Battle of the Casbah
A desperate nation. A daring plan. Can France survive an astonishing betrayal? After three long years of fighting with no end in sight, bombs continue to explode on the streets and in the cafés of Paris and Algiers. French paratroopers led by Colonel Bruno Bigeard lay siege to the Casbah in the Algerian capital. Their mission is to root out the rebels hidden among the civilians no matter the cost. It’s Urban warfare at its worst. Tom Coyle, an American pilot flying for the French military, is driven by one desire – keep Brigitte Friang safe. A task far from simple as Brigitte goes deep into the Algerian mountains seeking the truth. What she finds shakes her to the core and alters the course of the war. Battle of the Casbah is an historic war novel packed with action and intrigue. It’s about the men and women that struggle and die for their country, the morality of war, and the cost of freedom. It’s about lessons learned and forgotten… only to be repeated.
Sevres Protocol
As the Cold War gains momentum, the world comes dangerously close to a nuclear holocaust during the Suez Crisis… Ushered into power by a military coup, the boldness of Egyptian President Nasser knows no bounds. His once great nation is destitute, his people without hope. To set things right, he will risk all and defy the world. He will take back what rightfully belongs to Egypt – the Suez Canal. Handpicked to succeed Churchill, Prime Minister Eden is a frail, unscrupulous man filled with vengeance and determined to return the British empire to its former glory. He is only too happy to conspire against a former colony and overthrow Egypt’s arrogant tyrant. Brigette Friang, a dogged journalist, uncovers a secret document that would shock the world – the Protocol of Sèvres. To expose it is treason; to stay silent means war. Will America’s allies unintentionally start World War III? Based on historical events and real people, the 5th novel in the Airmen Series, Sevres Protocol, is filled with intrigue and suspense. If you like history and action-driven war stories, you’ll love Sevres Protocol.
Café Wars
War erupts in Paris. Two terrorist factions battle for control. Thousands of civilians trapped in the middle. Two brothers in faith and cause wrestle for control of underground forces that will soon fight the French for Algerian independence. The battlefield is the cafes and hotels of Paris where hidden bombs are delivered by three beautiful sirens. Thousands of civilians are murdered along with their intended targets. Brigitte Friang, a beautiful and determined journalist, searches for the truth behind the bombings and uncovers a conspiracy that shakes her to the core. How far will French leaders go to find the terrorists and stop the bombings? Tom Coyle, an American pilot flying for the French Army, struggles to protect Brigitte as she becomes a target. But whom is behind her assassination attempt? Whom can they trust? Café Wars is a reflection of today's headlines. A historical thriller based on true events - the 1954's terrorist attacks in Paris. Get it now.
The Other Emily
An Amazon Charts, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller. Number one New York Times bestselling master of suspense Dean Koontz takes readers on a twisting journey of lost love, impossible second chances, and terrifying promises. A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's victims whose remains were never found. Writer David Thorne still hasn't recovered from losing the love of his life, or from the guilt of not being there to save her. Since then, he's sought closure any way he can. He even visits regularly with Jessup in prison, desperate for answers about Emily's final hours so ...
Democracy under attack
The ongoing News International phonehacking scandal has made abundantly clear that the media's influence over politics is both immense and largely hidden from public scrutiny. As the scandal grows, a question arises: even when they stay on the right side of the law, to what extent do the media influence the political process? In Democracy under Attack, one of the media's own--Malcolm Dean, the Guardian's long-standing chief monitor of social policy--expertly indicts his fellow journalists, revealing the ways their distorted coverage undermines democracy. Based on four decades of upperlevel UK government briefings and interviews with over one hundred senior policy makers, Democracy under Attack overflows with incisive observations and colorful stories, culminating in a damning list of the seven deadly sins of modern journalists. Dean's long experience and insider status inform his detailed and disturbing account of news production in Britain, revealing the connections between what goes on in newsrooms, lobbyists' offices, and Parliament as well as how those connections decisively shape government policy.
Interrogation
Contents: (1) Interrogation of Japanese POWs in WW2: U.S. Response to a Formidable Challenge. Military leaders, often working with civilian counterparts, created and implemented successful strategies, building on cultural and linguistic skills that substantially aided the war effort for the U.S. and its Allies. (2) Unveiling Charlie: U.S. Interrogators¿ Creative Successes Against Insurgents. Highlights the importance of a deep understanding of the language, psychol., and culture of adversaries and potential allies in other countries. (3) The Accidental Interrogator: A Case Study and Review of U.S. Army Special Forces Interrogations in Iraq. Offers recommendations that are likely to increase the effectiveness of U.S. interrogation practices in the field. Illus.
