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	Barinelli's War by Gene Basilici Fiction, Korea, Thriller $16.95 The Korean War rages in Southeast Asia. Every night the North Koreans hurl themselves against the outnumbered Americans who hold the Pusan Perimeter, and every night the overextended defenders are thinned even more. Into this maelstrom lands Rick Barinelli, a teenager fresh out of Basic and is thrown immediately onto the front line. A natural leader with an innate understanding of combat, he’s able to command and hold the all-important “Bowling Alley” sector. Barinelli’s successes on the battlefield earn him quick promotions. The Inchon landing relieves the pressure on Pusan and Barinelli’s platoon takes the point for an American offensive. At Hungnam, they’re ordered to the rear and reorganized as a reconnaissance company, while the Army’s Tenth Corps and First Marine Division advance to the Chinese border. But a quarter-million Chinese secretly infiltrate the mountain passes and surround the Americans with orders to annihilate them all. The only escape route is along a narrow road past the Chosin Reservoir through the Funchilin Pass to Hungnam and safety. The Funchilin must be held. But when Barinelli’s company commander suddenly disappears, the survival of over twenty thousand men falls on him. With fewer than two hundred men under his command, Barinelli faces the pressures of leadership in battle. More importantly, he learns of faithlessness and heroism and the inner gauntlet each soldier must pass through to survive. REVIEW: "His words drip in blood, courage and heroism! It is a flag waving red, white and blue tribute without the band, the parade or the flag! It is a tribute to those who did fight there even if it had to be told though a fictional story. It is told with dignity and clarity of purpose. You know who the heroes are and root for them." -- Bill McDonald PURCHASE HERE

	Behold an Ashen Horse By Lee Boyland Fiction, Thriller $20.00 Five American cities are destroyed by Islamic terrorists’ nuclear bombs. General George Alexander, Secretary of Homeland Security, survives the attack and becomes the 45th President of the U.S. The attack’s impact on the nation is devastating. Millions dead or injured. The economy is on the verge of total collapse. The new president does what has to be done to save the nation. REVIEWS Wonderfully patriotic sequel! Author Lee Boyland left his readers hanging at the end of THE RINGS OF ALLAH. Five nuclear devices were placed in the United States, but would the US be able to react in time? BEHOLD, AN ASHEN HORSE picks up the story right where RINGS left off. The US, mired in liberal politics, bureaucracy, and political correctness, doesn't react, and the resulting "Day of Islam" costs the lives of millions of Americans. The entire government is wiped out in the blink of an eye, except retired Air Force General George Alexander, who is serving as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Alexander becomes President, establishes a government, and sets forth to find and punish those responsible. The release of nuclear weapons is authorized, and President Alexander vows that this time there will be no "unfinished business." This book has plenty of technological details, but the author does a great job of keeping things moving and not letting technology bog down the story; the descriptions are simple but accurate. Boyland also does a great job of developing his characters, and you can't help but fall in love with President Alexander as he pulls out all the stops and runs roughshod over the liberal bureaucrats who try to stop him from saving the United States and taking vengeance on those who attacked her. If you ever felt that the US needs to step up and act like the superpower she is, THIS is the book for you! - Rob Ballister, MWSA Behold, an Ashen Horse is a stunning, riveting story plausible enough to be tomorrow’s headlines. Buckle your seatbelts…this is a nail-biting ride. - Joe Weber, New York Times best-selling author The novel of the year has arrived. Forget about Patterson, King, Grisham and company. If you want at long last to read a work that is intelligent, gripping, and truly terrifying, pick up a copy of Lee Boyland's BEHOLD AN ASHEN HORSE. Mr. Boyland, who has an extensive background in nuclear engineering and national defense, is the rightful heir in American fiction to Tom Clancy.- Paul Williams, author of: The Day of Islam, Osama’s Revenge, The Al Qaeda Connection, Dunces of Doomsday, and The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Crusades A spirit to cheer for. The book may open with a tragedy of incalculable proportions but thereafter the spirit that made this country truly great is paramount. The characters exemplify the clarity of thought and purposefulness of action that is required to survive in the life and death struggle with Islam. Resting on these themes is a story that is simply exciting to read. I couldn't put it down. What I particularly liked was the realistic and accurate portrayal of the struggle we are in with Islam. I know this from the extensive research I had to do for my own non fiction work.- Michael Cappi, author of A Never Ending War PURCHASE HERE:

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	Foreign and Domestic Campaign II: Battle for the Middle States by Michael Mannske Radius7 Pressworks Fiction, Thriller, All Things Military Hard cover: $28.99 Soft Cover: $20.99 Foreign and Domestic: Campaign II: Battle for the Middle States by Michael Mannske is a page-turning war-thriller that explores the high price of freedom and the cost of fighting the U.S. president himself to secure it! In this sweeping epic, it is the near future, and the UN has now become a superpower, brutally fighting the United States on its own soil. Ex-Air Force pilot John “Spiderman” Trent’s life is in constant danger, his beloved wife is forced into an internment camp, and the fate of the world is in grave jeopardy. Can Trent’s secret force of military patriots save the day—and the Constitution? REVIEWS: "A thrilling political and military novel that resists being put down until the last page is turned." - Midwest Book Review "...Welcome to Michael Mannske's nightmare." -- Minneapolis City Pages "Cross Tom Clancy with Dean Koonz. Mike knows his science and hardware. I'm a near-history junkie and this is right down my alley." -- William Sloan, National Liaison, American Legion Riders PURCHASE HERE:

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	Hunting with Tigers By Gene Basilici Fiction, Vietnam, Thriller $29.95 During the Vietnamese War, a Washington-approved sanctuary for enemy troops in Laos and Cambodia is a recipe for disaster, but a covert CIA operation made up of Special Forces volunteers deemed expendable, penetrates the borders and neutralizes the enemy's advantage. The Green Berets, Rick Barinelli, Warren Fahey, and Bob Akamura, make a pact: If any one of them goes missing, the others will commit to, "rescue, ransom, or revenge." Barinelli, conflicted with a growing passion for a beautiful Vietnamese woman, Ai Dao, gains distinction for intel successes that disrupt the Tet Offensive and becomes known to the enemy as "the Gray Ghost". Hanoi orders General Wong to capture or kill him regardless of cost, and the brilliant and sadistic Wong spins an elaborate trap. He orchestrates the kidnapping of Ai Dao, but captures the headstrong Akamura instead. Now, against harrowing odds, it's up to Barinelli and Fahey to attempt their rescue. Racing to a shattering climax, Hunting With Tigers illustrates how ordinary men can rise to acts of selfless heroism within the savagery of war. REVIEW: This is a high-energy, high-octane, combat thriller that you will not be able to put down until you have read the last word on the final page! This is a must read book! -- Bill McDonald PURCHASE HERE:
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	Journey to a Closed City With the International Executive Service Corps By Russell Miller Fiction, World War II, Thriller Beach House Books Tradeback: $16.95, Large Print: $24.95 Journey to a Closed City describes the experiences of an unlikely central character, traveling in a little known part of the world, at the aftermath of a different type of war. The book will appeal to armchair travelers eager to discover far-off corners of the world, and the reader interested in expense paid travel to intriguing locations while using their skills to "do good" in the developing world. PURCHASE HERE:
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	The Rings of Allah by Lee Boyland Fiction, Thriller $18.95 MWSA 2007 SILVER MEDAL Radical Islam plans a devastating attack on the U.S. designed to bring the Great Satan to its knees, triggering the Clash of Civilizations that has been building for 1400 years. An exciting, techno-thriller that shows the vulnerability of western civilization to terrorists with weapons of mass destruction. Yes, it can be done, and the Rings of Allah tells a thrilling story of such a plan. REVIEWS Thank Allah it's fiction, because it will scare the hell out of you! Author Lee Boyland puts his extensive special weapons background to use in spinning this completely believable tale of al-Qaeda's next step after 9-11. Leftover Soviet technology from the beginning of the Cold War falls into al-Qaeda's hands, and they establish an intricate network in order to place five atomic devices in five US cities. The US gets word of the attack, but will it be in time? Boyland does a great job of mixing good character development with great technical background in order to create this story. Technical readers will appreciate his attention to detail as he relates and educates the reader on the workings of gun-type atomic weapons. Literature advocates will respect how he uses significant events to develop his main characters. Many new writers fall into the trap of trying to tell too much of the story, but Boyland avoids this by jumping sometimes a year ahead in the story in order to keep things moving. A great action story that is just a bit too possible, this is definitely worth it for action and techo fans alike. - Rob Ballister, MWSA The Rings of Allah is an exciting, at times harrowing journey into the future. The novel ensnares the reader and the ending is not for the faint of heart. A must read.” – Joe Weber, New York Times best-selling author Beliefs, values, insight and rings.......The Rings of Allah" is a fascinating in-depth look into the world of radical Islamic terrorism. The technical knowledge of the author comes through in the minute detail of weapon systems and their use. The book, written in a chronological sequence of the development of the nuclear industry, gives the reader a detailed background of what we are faced with in the future. The plot was believable and the characters realistic as their lives were woven together in a tapestry of intrigue and human drama that pitted the beliefs of radical Islamic terrorists against mainstream American democratic values. The story keeps the reader connected to the real-life events as they unfold in a suspenseful battle to save America from nuclear holocaust. Even though this is a fictional plot, it is a must-read for those who are interested in what we are faced with from the radical terrorists because it can evolve into a morbid reality. The ending is spell-binding and unpredictable, and will leave the reader with an unspoken sense of what can happen in our country if we don't take action. – Philip W. Little, Author of Hell In A Briefcase and Hostile Intent PURCHASE HERE:

	Rogue Avenger By John R. Hindinger Fiction, Adventure, Thriller $25.95 Rogue Avenger is the sequel to Rogue Trident, a Military Writers Society of America award winner. After hijacking a Trident Missile submarine in Rogue Trident, international arms dealer Pierre Renard and ex-naval officer Jake Slate team up for nobler purposes in Rogue Avenger. Pressured by a blockaded Taiwan, Renard agrees to lead a new Pakistani-built Agosta submarine against Chinese Kilo class boats. Refusing to join him, Slate hides in France where he is falling in love with undercover CIA seductress Olivia McDonald. As McDonald uses Slate to infiltrate Renard's network and learn of the Agosta's anti-Sino mission, she also discovers that a trusted CIA leader has betrayed her. She questions her loyalties. Meanwhile, a Pakistani submarine has gone rogue with genocidal intent, and the Pakistani Chief of Staff commissions Renard and his Agosta to hunt the renegade boat. A Virginia class submarine plays a vital protective role, but only the improbable alliance of Renard, Slate, and McDonald can protect hundreds of thousands of lives. REVIEW: “After reading Hindinger's extraordinary debut novel, I had no idea how he was going to top his own performance. Now I know. 'Rogue Avenger' … BUY THIS BOOK NOW!” - Jeff Edwards, award-winning author, Torpedo. PURCHASE HERE

	Rogue Trident By John R. Hindinger Fiction, Thriller $23.95 The U.S. Navy makes a big mistake when it thinks it can get away with sacrificing one of its own. Naval officer Jake Slate survives an explosion on a submarine, but the damage will haunt him forever. He learns that the worst harm resulted from malice, and when politically motivated naval officials bury the truth, they lock horns with the wrong guy. Slate's vengeance will turn the Navy inside out. Arms broker and French ex-submarine commander Pierre Renard discovers Slate's situation and recruits him to steal his Trident Missile submarine, the USS Colorado, and sell its warheads to Taiwan. Blinded by rage, unsure of his future, and uncertain of whom he can trust, Slate is confident in one thing - nobody can stop him from taking the Colorado. He allies with Renard and begins a journey that will define the fate of nations. REVIEW: “Rogue Trident is such a stunning action thriller that I devoured it all in one gigantic and delicious bite…”Joe Buff, best-selling author, Seas of Crisis. PURCHASE HERE:
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	Solemnly Swear by Joe Porrazzo Fiction, Thriller $26.95 After a career of excitement and danger, former U.S. Air Force special agent Alex Porter retires and looks forward to leading a simple, civilian life. He celebrates the successes of his daughter, a college honor student and pilot candidate in the ROTC program, and is just starting to dip his toe into the dating pool again. But when he comes upon an accident turned crime scene involving New England mafia don Vince Vionelli, Porter lands in serious hot water. REVIEWS: Solemnly Swear is a page turner...I enjoyed every moment and haven't been on the edge of my seat to the very last page of a book in 15 years...awesomely written with an unexpected payoff at the end!" -- Val H., Tucson, Arizona “Awesome Book! I was hooked from page one. I can’t wait to read more! This book is definitely a winner!”-- Amanda J., Bushnell, Florida “Solemnly Swear is an awesome tale of murder, mystery and mayhem collaborating towards keeping you at the edge of your seat.”-- Missi W., Tucson, Arizona PURCHASE HERE:

	The Spy with a Clean Face By Russell Miller Fiction, Intrigue Beach House Books Tradeback: $18.95, Large Print: $29.95 REVIEW: "Charley Connelly, a career international sales executive, has become an unsuspecting agent for the CIA and is now called upon to intercede in a dangerous game for which he is ill prepared. Miller takes us on a whirlwind romp through Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East to a nail biting conclusion in the shadow of Chernobyl. Miller's insight and experience have made him a master of his craft." PURCHASE HERE:

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	The Wall of Broken Dreams by Duke Barrett Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Vietnam $14.95 Duke will give MWSA members a significant discount. The trajectory of the bullet that ripped into the young paratroopers chest, knocked him on his backside thus saving him the added indignity of laying face down in the mud of the monsoon drenched jungle floor. With life rapidly escaping his body through the gaping wound, Johnny dreams of being with Mai, a beautiful Eurasian girl he’d only recently met and fell in love with on an in-country R&R at Vung Tau. To be back in the “world,” to play his guitar and to live out his life with Mai consumed his every thought. Shortly after returning to his combat unit, Johnny Richards, a cocky Irish, blue-eyed blues guitarist from the streets of Chicago, is gravely wounded on a combat air-assault into an enemy stronghold, after taking a bullet for a buddy. Are Johnny and Mai allowed to live out their dreams? Does the bullet that cut him down cut short his young adventurous life and their dreams? In 1983, at The Vietnam Memorial, better known as “The Wall,” Johnny’s hopes, dreams and survival come face to face with the emotional but spiritual realization that is his. The Wall Of Broken Dreams is an adventure for sure, as any Vietnam War story should be. More than that though, it is also an inspirational story of the hopes and dreams of a young man serving his country with an elite army combat platoon in Vietnam. The story appeals not only to the military adventure reader but also to the reader seeking an inspirational message. The Wall Of Broken Dreams is an adventure with an emotional punch. REVIEW: “Duke Barrett takes the sacred elements of the “Nam Experience” and weaves them into a synthesis that is the true, fundamental foundation of any authentic story about the war in Vietnam, be it a memoir or a work of fiction, and makes it a meaningful background to his novel. “This story is an adventure but be prepared for an emotional and inspirational journey, as well. But then, when you wake up, maybe all that you just read was just a dream!” -- W. H. “Bill” McDonald Jr., Past President and founder of The Military Writers Society of America (MWSA) So often we think about war in abstract terms but Vietnam vet, Duke Barrett, has made the traumatic and long-lasting implications of battle spring to life in this poignant story about the courage, loyalty, patriotism and conflict of a young soldier. We root for him to realize his dreams, knowing fully well that the deck is stacked against him. -- Sigrid Macdonald, editor and author of D'Amour Road "They say that when death is near, one's life flashes before there eyes. "The Wall Of Broken Dreams" is a story of life, and trying to survive in the Vietnam War. Johnny Richards took a bullet for one of his companions and nearly died. He somehow survives and realizes what's important, life and his recently found love that he found on his tour of duty, Mai. A story that will inspire Vietnam vets and civilian alike, "The Wall Of broken Dreams" is highly recommended to those seeking a good historical fiction story." ~ Midwest Book Review PURCHASE HERE:

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