MWSA Book Review

The L.P.

Author:  David Walks-As-Bear

Publisher:  PublishAmerica

Reviewer: Bill McDonald – President of the MWSA

Book Would Make Great Action Movie!

David Walks-As-Bear has done it again, showing off his talents as a creative novelist and master writer of the thriller genre. His newest book, “The L.P.” (which is military lingo for a “listening post”) is filled with tons of action and suspense dealing with the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The plot of this story is what makes this book so damn interesting and frightening as well. What the men in this unit over hear and learn about is so diabolical in nature and outright evil that they have to pass this information on to their superiors even if it may cost them their own lives attempting to deliver it.

The author mixes some great characterizations in with a well thought out and terrifying plot that makes an explosive mixture that entertains. He will have you completely hooked on the storyline within a short period of time and it will become difficult to set the book down to go to bed, or to eat, or to do anything until you've read the final word.

The dialog is strongly written and the interaction between characters seems believable. The chemistry of the whole reading experience seems to work well. This book gets the MWSA’s HIGHEST BOOK RATING of FIVE STARS!

This book has my personal endorsement as a must read book!

MWSA's 2006 Distinguished Medal Award

Reviewer: Joe Fabel – MWSA Review Board

Yes, this story is fictional. Yet the author has researched using countless military personnel who “were there, done that.” The facts of combat are evident throughout the telling.

The L. P. (or Listening Post) was a most important function of troops going into battle. It was truly the eyes and ears of the platoon, especially when “in country” where the dangerously unknown was just over the hill or down by the river.

While countless scenes of battle are presented, a small group of “grunts” are assigned to establish an LP in a large building. While “clearing” the building, the men discover two Iraq women hiding in the cellar. Upon questioning them, the “Sarge” comes to believe that one has knowledge of impeding terrorists attacks planned for several countries around the world.

The mission now is to fight their way back to the friendly lines so the intelligence services can debrief the women. Many of the troops are wounded in the attempt. You must read the book. The story is exciting and full of action.