The
Midnight Mile
The
Midnight Mile
Published by (date): Word Association Publishers (May 2009)
ISBN: 978-1-59571-393-3
Price: 18.95
Tags: Memoir Vietnam
Synopsis:
When Marine Corporal Jackie Carroll's body comes home from Vietnam, the family
and townspeople of Peekskill, New York, try to cope with the loss of a son and
star athlete. The author captures the spirit of a town filled with quirky and
endearing characters whose animosities and friendships bring about an unexpected
celebration. A fast moving story that both charms and disarms. The Midnight Mile
is a vibrant tale with a surprise ending that will move the reader to tears.
Novelist Denis W. Flood's action thriller "The Midnight Mile"
will make you laugh, cry, be on edge, maybe even angry, but it is
always entertaining. His characters come across strong and vivid in
your mind as you read his narrative. His book does not take the
normal easy path with his story telling - this tale is fresh and
totally new.
This would actually make a great action movie - with just enough
edgy humor and drama mixed together with enough action to satisfy
those who like good plot movement. A good book to sit down while on
a airline flight or while stuck at the airport. It will be well
worth your investment of time.
As a Vietnam Veteran myself, I could see how well the realities of
that war and of those veterans who fought there were captured by the
author's creative writing style. This book is for more mature
readers.
Review by Bill McDonald, MWSA Reviewer & former President (July 2009)
Other Reviews:
"A wonderful read with unforgettable characters, The Midnight Mile would make a
fantastic film."
--Anita Busch, former editor of The Hollywood Reporter, former editor of
Variety.