David Lee Corley

In the simmering chaos of the Vietnam War, truth and trust are battlefield casualties. A seasoned sniper sees potential in a recruit with mystifying skills, until a fateful ambush breeds suspicion of a mole. To expose the potential traitor means venturing deeper into perilous enemy territory, unsure who will survive. Meanwhile, a daring photojournalist chases rumors of covert operations along the Cambodian border. But shadowy forces mark her for elimination if she gets too close. As political tensions threaten to boil over back home, a hardened pilot braces for revelations that could destroy his family.In this electric novel, wartime secrets and jungle terrors converge, igniting a powder keg of intrigue. Bonds of loyalty combust amid deadly deceptions. With truth distorted in the fog of war, who will escape the chaos with their life and conscience intact?Like all the novels in The Airmen Series, Chaos of War is based on historical events and real people. Full of action and suspense it'll keep you glued to every page and leave you wanting more.

In the simmering chaos of the Vietnam War, truth and trust are battlefield casualties. A seasoned sniper sees potential in a recruit with mystifying skills, until a fateful ambush breeds suspicion of a mole. To expose the potential traitor means venturing deeper into perilous enemy territory, unsure who will survive. Meanwhile, a daring photojournalist chases rumors of covert operations along the Cambodian border. But shadowy forces mark her for elimination if she gets too close. As political tensions threaten to boil over back home, a hardened pilot braces for revelations that could destroy his family.In this electric novel, wartime secrets and jungle terrors converge, igniting a powder keg of intrigue. Bonds of loyalty combust amid deadly deceptions. With truth distorted in the fog of war, who will escape the chaos with their life and conscience intact?Like all the novels in The Airmen Series, Chaos of War is based on historical events and real people. Full of action and suspense it'll keep you glued to every page and leave you wanting more.

Dive into the fiery maelstrom of the Tet Offensive in Crucible of War, the latest gripping installment in the Airmen Series. During a raid on a VC camp, CIA operative Granier stumbles upon a chilling revelation - two of Ho Chi Minh's personal tapes detailing plans for a monumental assault on multiple cities. Faced with this imminent threat, Granier embarks on a desperate race against time to convince dismissive American commanders of the impending danger. As the Tet Offensive ignites, Granier draws upon his lethal sniper skills in Saigon, defending the besieged U.S. Embassy and combating the Viet Cong's massive assault on the city. Near the Laotian border, AP photojournalist Karen is ensnared in the desperate defense of Khe Sanh Combat Base. Trapped by an NVA onslaught when the airfield is destroyed, Karen balances her will to survive with her mission to capture the Marines' heroic stand against insurmountable odds. As the countrywide enemy assault unfolds, Gunship Pilot Coyle confronts his worst nightmare. With the city of Hue overrun by the Viet Cong, a mother and daughter under his protection are in mortal danger. Amidst the war-ravaged landscape, Coyle must cut through the chaos to reach them before it is too late. In Crucible of War, you'll be thrust into a vortex of relentless action, palpable suspense, and the harsh realities of war. This is more than a recollection of epic battles; it's an intimate glimpse into the human spirit, resilience, and the fight for survival amid overwhelming adversity. Welcome to the crucible.

Dive into the fiery maelstrom of the Tet Offensive in Crucible of War, the latest gripping installment in the Airmen Series. During a raid on a VC camp, CIA operative Granier stumbles upon a chilling revelation - two of Ho Chi Minh's personal tapes detailing plans for a monumental assault on multiple cities. Faced with this imminent threat, Granier embarks on a desperate race against time to convince dismissive American commanders of the impending danger. As the Tet Offensive ignites, Granier draws upon his lethal sniper skills in Saigon, defending the besieged U.S. Embassy and combating the Viet Cong's massive assault on the city. Near the Laotian border, AP photojournalist Karen is ensnared in the desperate defense of Khe Sanh Combat Base. Trapped by an NVA onslaught when the airfield is destroyed, Karen balances her will to survive with her mission to capture the Marines' heroic stand against insurmountable odds. As the countrywide enemy assault unfolds, Gunship Pilot Coyle confronts his worst nightmare. With the city of Hue overrun by the Viet Cong, a mother and daughter under his protection are in mortal danger. Amidst the war-ravaged landscape, Coyle must cut through the chaos to reach them before it is too late. In Crucible of War, you'll be thrust into a vortex of relentless action, palpable suspense, and the harsh realities of war. This is more than a recollection of epic battles; it's an intimate glimpse into the human spirit, resilience, and the fight for survival amid overwhelming adversity. Welcome to the crucible.

Something has changed, and not in a good way. For the first time, the communists are holding territory that they have captured near the borders of Laos and North Vietnam. It could be that the leaders in Hanoi want to secure supply and reinforcement routes into South Vietnam... or it could be something far more nefarious.The communists' new strategy is an opportunity for the U.S. military and its allies to finally engage their enemy in a large-scale, set-piece battle that would allow American airpower and artillery to destroy a massive enemy force. It's tempting bait. Such a victory could bring the communists to the negotiating table and end the war. The clash between the two enemies would develop into The Border Battles, resulting in the fiercest fighting in the entire Vietnam War in the hills around Dak To.But something doesn't feel right to Rene Granier and the CIA. Using the Phoenix program, Granier will try to discover the communists' real strategy before it's too late.Continue the journey and learn the truth. Read Flames of War - Book 16 in the Airmen Series.

Something has changed, and not in a good way. For the first time, the communists are holding territory that they have captured near the borders of Laos and North Vietnam. It could be that the leaders in Hanoi want to secure supply and reinforcement routes into South Vietnam... or it could be something far more nefarious.The communists' new strategy is an opportunity for the U.S. military and its allies to finally engage their enemy in a large-scale, set-piece battle that would allow American airpower and artillery to destroy a massive enemy force. It's tempting bait. Such a victory could bring the communists to the negotiating table and end the war. The clash between the two enemies would develop into The Border Battles, resulting in the fiercest fighting in the entire Vietnam War in the hills around Dak To.But something doesn't feel right to Rene Granier and the CIA. Using the Phoenix program, Granier will try to discover the communists' real strategy before it's too late.Continue the journey and learn the truth. Read Flames of War - Book 16 in the Airmen Series.

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.

JFK is losing the war before it even starts. Something has to be done...The South Vietnamese are turning against their own government. Protests are daily events. Even the military is questioning its orders to put down the civilian demonstrations. With the ever-increasing rise of violent factions, it seems Diem is the only leader that can hold South Vietnam together. But even he goes too far when he attacks the temples and imprisons the Buddhist monks and their followers. Saigon is about to explode.The Viet Cong take advantage of the chaos seizing more territory and villages. Their ranks are growing. It seems nothing can stop them from overrunning the South.The AP's Malcolm Browne photographs a monk burning himself to death as a form of protest. On the front page of every newspaper, the world is shocked. JFK and his advisors are sickened by the images. The time for patience is over. Kennedy wants action.The solution is Lucien Conein an erratic CIA officer with connections to the Saigon underworld and the ARVN military leaders. Given a suitcase filled with US dollars for bribes and ordered to solve the problem, Conein is unleashed.Like all the novels in the Airmen Series, Cry Havoc is based on historical events and real people. A fast-paced narrative of how and why America entered the Vietnam War.

How far will America go to win the Vietnam War?Torn by terrible loss, an American pilot finds distraction when he develops a new weapon that could change the war in Vietnam. As it appears in the night sky, the terrified Viet Cong call it "dragon." Will it be enough or is it already too late?After enemy torpedo boats attack the US Destroyer Maddox in the Gulf of Tonkin, President Johnson decides to expand the war and bomb North Vietnam. When a second attack occurs, the US Congress gives the president the power to declare all-out war against the communists. But are the attacks real or just smoke and mirrors?Under the direction of the CIA, the secret war in Laos gains momentum as Montagnard tribesmen and SOG teams fight to cut off the Ho Chi Minh Trail and deny the Viet Cong and NVA the weapons and supplies they need to win the war in South Vietnam. Using an odd mix of older warplanes and modern jet fighters, Operation Barrel Roll brings American airpower to the struggle in the Laotian mountains.As the Laotian military loses control over The Plain of Jars to the Pathet Lao, the CIA turns a blind eye when an American pilot is coerced into transporting opium grown by the hill tribes as their only source of income. Run by the Corsican mob in Saigon, it's a treacherous tangle of deceit that will cost thousands of American lives.Like all the books in the airmen series, When War Dawns is based on historical events and real people. It's full of military action and suspense. The Vietnam War has arrived and nothing can stop it.

How far will America go to win the Vietnam War?Torn by terrible loss, an American pilot finds distraction when he develops a new weapon that could change the war in Vietnam. As it appears in the night sky, the terrified Viet Cong call it "dragon." Will it be enough or is it already too late?After enemy torpedo boats attack the US Destroyer Maddox in the Gulf of Tonkin, President Johnson decides to expand the war and bomb North Vietnam. When a second attack occurs, the US Congress gives the president the power to declare all-out war against the communists. But are the attacks real or just smoke and mirrors?Under the direction of the CIA, the secret war in Laos gains momentum as Montagnard tribesmen and SOG teams fight to cut off the Ho Chi Minh Trail and deny the Viet Cong and NVA the weapons and supplies they need to win the war in South Vietnam. Using an odd mix of older warplanes and modern jet fighters, Operation Barrel Roll brings American airpower to the struggle in the Laotian mountains.As the Laotian military loses control over The Plain of Jars to the Pathet Lao, the CIA turns a blind eye when an American pilot is coerced into transporting opium grown by the hill tribes as their only source of income. Run by the Corsican mob in Saigon, it's a treacherous tangle of deceit that will cost thousands of American lives.Like all the books in the airmen series, When War Dawns is based on historical events and real people. It's full of military action and suspense. War has arrived and it seems like nothing can stop it.

JFK is losing the war before it even starts. Something has to be done...The South Vietnamese are turning against their own government. Protests are daily events. Even the military is questioning its orders to put down the civilian demonstrations. With the ever-increasing rise of violent factions, it seems Diem is the only leader that can hold South Vietnam together. But even he goes too far when he attacks the temples and imprisons the Buddhist monks and their followers. Saigon is about to explode.The Viet Cong take advantage of the chaos seizing more territory and villages. Their ranks are growing. It seems nothing can stop them from overrunning the South.The AP's Malcolm Browne photographs a monk burning himself to death as a form of protest. On the front page of every newspaper, the world is shocked. JFK and his advisors are sickened by the images. The time for patience is over. Kennedy wants action.The solution is Lucien Conein an erratic CIA officer with connections to the Saigon underworld and the ARVN military leaders. Given a suitcase filled with US dollars for bribes and ordered to solve the problem, Conein is unleashed.Like all the novels in the Airmen Series, Cry Havoc is based on historical events and real people. A fast-paced narrative of how and why America entered the Vietnam War.

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.

How far will an American sniper go to save the lives of his fellow soldiers? Is there a line he will not cross? CIA officer Rene Granier heads up a covert team of specialists out to hunt down and annihilate the very heart of the Viet Cong. Will their merciless tactics shorten the war? Will it be worth the price? In 1966, the Vietnam War rages with no end in sight. The Americans try everything in their power to stop the flow of arms to the Viet Cong and NVA forces in the south, but nothing works. The generals at the Pentagon underestimate their enemy and the army of dedicated civilians maintaining the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The Americans must do something fast and significant to turn the tide. Arclight, Iron Hand, Riverine, and Keyman are all unproven concepts that could change the course of the war. Will they work? The Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese have their own plans on how to defeat their enemy. Like a worm on a hook, they use their soldiers as bait to draw the allied forces into ambushes and unleash their human-wave assaults. The more the communists fight, the less they fear. Even the Americans and their technology can be defeated. A young photojournalist is there to record history and reveal the ugly realities of war to the world. But Vietnam is not what she expects, and neither is the thrill of danger she feels. Like all the books in the Airmen Series, Beyond Courage is based on historical events and real people. Its pages are filled with combat action and heart-stopping suspense.

How far will an American sniper go to save the lives of his fellow soldiers? Is there a line he will not cross? CIA officer Rene Granier heads up a covert team of specialists out to hunt down and annihilate the very heart of the Viet Cong. Will their merciless tactics shorten the war? Will it be worth the price? In 1966, the Vietnam War rages with no end in sight. The Americans try everything in their power to stop the flow of arms to the Viet Cong and NVA forces in the south, but nothing works. The generals at the Pentagon underestimate their enemy and the army of dedicated civilians maintaining the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The Americans must do something fast and significant to turn the tide. Arclight, Iron Hand, Riverine, and Keyman are all unproven concepts that could change the course of the war. Will they work? The Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese have their own plans on how to defeat their enemy. Like a worm on a hook, they use their soldiers as bait to draw the allied forces into ambushes and unleash their human-wave assaults. The more the communists fight, the less they fear. Even the Americans and their technology can be defeated. A young photojournalist is there to record history and reveal the ugly realities of war to the world. But Vietnam is not what she expects, and neither is the thrill of danger she feels. Like all the books in the Airmen Series, Beyond Courage is based on historical events and real people. Its pages are filled with combat action and heart-stopping suspense.

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.

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.

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