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In 1951, the Indochina War rages between French imperialists and the Viet Minh rebels. After several victories, the French Army is dealt its first major defeat by Ho Chi Minh and his Viet Minh rebels. Cautious, China and Russia wait in the wings, watching America's resolve. Nobody wants World War III. With the French desperately short on troops, weapons, and aircraft, America must wrestle with how deeply to become involved in the growing conflict. Newly elected congressman and war hero, John F. Kennedy goes on a fact-finding mission throughout Southeast Asia. His goal - find the truth and prevent America from making a terrible mistake that could have irreparable consequences. Rene Granier, a former OSS Deer Team member and now a CIA officer, is asked to accompany JFK as his advisor and bodyguard. Granier is the only man alive that has fought alongside the Viet Minh and the French. Now both want his head as he goes back into the lion's den - Saigon. Risking his life to help Kennedy find the truth, Granier comes face to face with his past. Will those that once fought by his side now assassinate Granier and Kennedy to keep the truth buried and continue the war? Based on historical events and real people, The War Before the War is the true story of unbelievable courage, tenacity, and betrayal. It's captivating history that few know."Not only are the characters compelling, but Corley skillfully builds tension... using sensory details and vivid descriptions." - Forward Clarion

Most soldiers follow, some lead. One hunts...He is a breed apart. He doesn't judge. Judging is for others. When the crosshairs of his rifle's scope settle, a life ends. He doesn't miss. Missing is for shavetails and greenhorns. He can survive for weeks in the harshest jungle. Silent and invisible, his prey never sees him coming and never hears the bullet that kills them.Marine Sergeant Rene Granier is the sniper in an elite unit of OSS operatives known as The Deer Team. Their mission is to find, supply, and train America's ally - the Viet Minh. Some are communists; all are patriots. They fight to free their country from the tyranny of foreign invaders, first the French, and now the Japanese.The Viet Minh have a revered leader. The Americans call him Mr. Hoo. His followers call him Uncle. History knows him as Ho Chi Minh. The Americans need his help to defeat their common enemy. Promises are made. Now, they fight side-by-side in the mountains of Northern Indochina. They form an unshakeable bond... or so they think.Based on historical events and real people, A War Too Far is the story of The Deer Team and their operations against the Japanese Army near the end of World War II. It is a cautionary tale of missed opportunities, tragic betrayal, and incredible bravery."A historical novel that reads like a modern political thriller, full of exciting action, larger-than-life characters, and unforgettable events." - Kirkus Reviews

Most soldiers follow, some lead. This one hunts... He is a breed apart. He doesn't judge. Judging is for others. When the crosshairs of his rifle's scope settle, a life ends. He doesn't miss. Missing is for shavetails and greenhorns. He can survive for weeks in the harshest jungle. Silent and invisible, his prey never sees him coming and never hears the bullet that kills them. Sergeant Rene Granier is the sniper in an elite unit of OSS operatives known as The Deer Team. Their mission is to find, supply, and train America's allies - the Viet Minh. Some are communists; all are patriots. They fight to free their country from the tyranny of foreign invaders, first the French, and now the Japanese. The Viet Minh have a revered leader. The Americans call him Mr. Hoo. His followers call him Uncle. History knows him as Ho Chi Minh. The Americans need his help to defeat their common enemy. Promises are made. Now, they fight side-by-side in the mountains of Northern Indochina. They form an unshakeable bond... or so they think. Based on historical events and real people, A War Too Far is the story of The Deer Team and their operations against the Japanese Army near the end of World War II. It is a cautionary tale of missed opportunities, tragic betrayal, and incredible bravery.

In 1951, the Indochina War rages between French imperialists and the Viet Minh rebels.After several victories, the French Army is dealt its first major defeat by Ho Chi Minh and his Viet Minh rebels. Cautious, China and Russia wait in the wings, watching America's resolve. Nobody wants World War III.With the French desperately short on troops, weapons, and aircraft, America must wrestle with how deeply to become involved in the growing conflict. Newly elected congressman and war hero, John F. Kennedy goes on a fact-finding mission throughout Southeast Asia. His goal - find the truth and prevent America from making a terrible mistake that could have irreparable consequences.Rene Granier, a former OSS Deer Team member and now a CIA officer, is asked to accompany JFK as his advisor and bodyguard. Granier is the only man alive that has fought alongside the Viet Minh and the French. Now both want his head as he goes back into the lion's den - Saigon. Risking his life to help Kennedy find the truth, Granier comes face to face with his past.Will those that once fought by his side now assassinate Granier and Kennedy to keep the truth buried and continue the war?Based on historical events and real people, The War Before the War is the true story of unbelievable courage, tenacity, and betrayal. It's captivating history that few know.

A Daring Plan. A Deadly Trap. The Siege at Dien Bien Phu.Hanoi 1953. An American fighter pilot, Tom Coyle, volunteers to fly for the French military during the Indochina War. "Just cargo and troops, no combat" that is the deal. Make some money and head back to the states before he and his friend, Earthquake McGoon, get their asses shot off. But things rarely go as planned...French commander Major Marcel Bigeard is the fittest man in the army, eats raw onions for breakfast, and has courage beyond reason. He leads his brigade of elite paratroopers into the Muong Thanh Valley, far from French supply lines. A dilapidated airfield is rebuilt into a fortified air bridge - the paratroopers' lifeline and only means of escape.The French garrison is a tempting target for Ho Chi Minh and his General Vo Nguyen Giap, considered the most brilliant military strategist of his time. Such a victory could bring a swift end to the seven-year-long war between the Viet Minh and the French. To win, they will need to achieve the most remarkable engineering feat of the 20th century before the French can slip away.But the French aren't going anywhere. They want the rebels to attack...The Viet Minh and French paratroopers square off in a winner-take-all battle in this unforgettable epic based on actual events and real people. If you are a fan of history with accurate details and riveting suspense, then you'll love David Lee Corley's historical war novel - We Stand Alone.

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 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? Who can they trust? Caf Wars is a reflection of today's headlines. A historical thriller based on true events - the 1954's terrorist attacks in Paris.

It's called the "Black Widow", a CIA gunship with three high-speed Gatling guns tasked with interdicting North Vietnamese weapon and supply convoys on the Ho Chi Minh Trail. It has no insignias or markings. Painted black it is invisible in the night's sky... until it strikes. The communist troops call it a "dragon" because of its red tongues of fire that reach down from the heavens and consume whatever they touch. Officially the Black Widow doesn't exist and neither does Tom Coyle its pilot.Coyle and his crew fly the world's most dangerous combat missions in the steep mountains of Laos. The jungle-covered slopes are impenetrable and a death sentence for any unlucky aircrews that crash in them.Desperate to keep their supply lines open, the North Vietnamese deploy their most powerful anti-aircraft guns to hunt the dragonship. To cut off the communist troops already in-country, Coyle and his crew will tempt fate to annihilate the convoys before they enter South Vietnam. It's a high-stakes game of cat and mouse... where the loser dies.Like all books in the airmen series, A Savage Joy is based on historical events and real people. It's full of military action and suspense. As the Vietnam War escalates, it seems nothing can stop it.A Savage Joy storyline includes: Assault on Camp HollowayBattle of Ban Ken BridgeOperation Flaming DartOperation Rolling ThunderOperation Steel TigerBattle of Song BeBattle of Ba GiaBattle of Plei MeBattle of LZ X-RayBattle of LZ Albany

There have only been a few moments in history where mankind was on the brink of extinction. The Suez Crisis was one of them...Egypt 1956. Israeli forces overrun the Sinai and decimate the Egyptian military in a surprise attack. The Egyptian army is in full retreat as it attempts to cross the Suez Canal to face a much bigger threat - the invasion of Britain and France by air and sea.The world is outraged. American President Eisenhower is caught between denouncing his allies in what he considers an illegal act and protecting them against a Soviet nuclear attack if they invade Egypt.In a desperate move to buy time and save what is left of his army, Egyptian President Nasser orders his soldiers to shed their uniforms and join the civilian resistance against the invaders.British and French paratroopers assault strategic locations by air in preparation for the seaborne invasion. Faced with an Egyptian population willing to fight to the death to protect their country, the paratroopers struggle with the gut-wrenching decision of firing on civilians.The survival of humanity hangs in the balance as the Cold War boils over in this thrilling war novel based on a true story. Tom Coyle, an American pilot is torn between his allegiance to his country and the woman he loves. Brigitte Friang, a French journalist jumps with the paratroopers in search of a story that will make her a legend. Colonel Bigeard and his men are outnumbered and outgunned as they attempt to capture a strategic bridge over the Suez Canal.Will the Egyptians drive the foreign invaders back into the sea? Will the British and French capture the Suez Canal in a so-called peace mission? Will Eisenhower outmaneuver both his allies and the Soviet Union to avoid World War III?

There have only been a few moments in history where mankind was on the brink of extinction. The Suez Crisis was one of them...Egypt 1956. Israeli forces overrun the Sinai and decimate the Egyptian military in a surprise attack. The Egyptian army is in full retreat as it attempts to cross the Suez Canal to face a much bigger threat - the invasion of Britain and France by air and sea.The world is outraged. American President Eisenhower is caught between denouncing his allies in what he considers an illegal act and protecting them against a Soviet nuclear attack if they invade Egypt.In a desperate move to buy time and save what is left of his army, Egyptian President Nasser orders his soldiers to shed their uniforms and join the civilian resistance against the invaders.British and French paratroopers assault strategic locations by air in preparation for the seaborne invasion. Faced with an Egyptian population willing to fight to the death to protect their country, the paratroopers struggle with the gut-wrenching decision of firing on civilians.The survival of humanity hangs in the balance as the Cold War boils over in this thrilling war novel based on a true story. Tom Coyle, an American pilot is torn between his allegiance to his country and the woman he loves. Brigitte Friang, a French journalist jumps with the paratroopers in search of a story that will make her a legend. Colonel Bigeard and his men are outnumbered and outgunned as they attempt to capture a strategic bridge over the Suez Canal.Will the Egyptians drive the foreign invaders back into the sea? Will the British and French capture the Suez Canal in a so-called peace mission? Will Eisenhower outmaneuver both his allies and the Soviet Union to avoid World War III? Buy Operation Musketeer and find out

In 1954, the French were defeated by Ho Chi Minh and his followers. Within months of the final battle, North and South Vietnam was divided. Peace didn't last long.How far would covert operatives and world leaders go to reunite the country... and how far would some go to keep it apart?Based on true events, this is the cloak-and-dagger battle between the American CIA, the Viet Minh, the French 2nd Bureau, and a gang of notorious river pirates for the greatest prize in Southeast Asia - Saigon. It's the historical account of the rise of Le Duan, a man that would one day challenge his mentor for control of the communist party and the North Vietnamese Army. It's the tale of the CIA operative - Lucien Conein, half-hero, half-scoundrel, a man with few rules and no limits.The revealing story of a critical period few know about; the slippery slope that accelerated America's involvement in the Vietnam War and defined the tragic outcome.For those that love history, Momentum of War is a must-read war novel filled with action, intrigue, and more historical events than you can shack a stick at.

In 1954, the French were defeated by Ho Chi Minh and his followers. Within months of the final battle, North and South Vietnam was divided. Peace didn't last long.How far would covert operatives and world leaders go to reunite the country... and how far would some go to keep it apart?Based on true events, this is the cloak-and-dagger battle between the American CIA, the Viet Minh, the French 2nd Bureau, and a gang of notorious river pirates for the greatest prize in Southeast Asia - Saigon. It's the historical account of the rise of Le Duan, a man that would one day challenge his mentor for control of the communist party and the North Vietnamese Army. It's the tale of the CIA operative - Lucien Conein, half-hero, half-scoundrel, a man with few rules and no limits.The revealing story of a critical period few know about; the slippery slope that accelerated America's involvement in the Vietnam War and defined the tragic outcome.For those that love history, Momentum of War is a must-read war novel filled with action, intrigue, and more historical events than you can shack a stick at.

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 caf s 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.

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 caf s 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 a 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.

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.

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.