Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard Chad Rickard was a decorated, multi-tour Iraq War veteran with hundreds of combat missions under his belt. He was a seasoned infantryman with a desire to join the fight in Afghanistan against Taliban and Al Qaeda forces bent on keeping American influence out of the region. In 2008 the opportunity arose to deploy as an infantry advisor to the Afghan Army and he seized the chance. After months of intensive training he … [Read more...] about Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard
Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard
In Mayhem 337, author Chad Rickard powerfully recounts his experiences as an embedded Combat Advisor to the Afghan Army. A career infantryman, Rickard guides you through battles from the streets of Khost City to the mountains of Eastern Afghanistan. From hostage standoffs to intense mountain warfare, nothing is left to the imagination. A Reader's Favorite 5-Star award winner! Targeted Age Group:: Non-fiction, Military History What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was inspired to … [Read more...] about Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard
Interview with Author – Chad Rickard
About Chad Rickard: Chad Rickard was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania. At the onset of the first Gulf War he opted to follow a family history of veterans from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, both World Wars and Vietnam. He spent the majority of his adult life in service to his Nation with the United States Army, serving in combat around the globe as an infantryman. Chad is currently retired and living in Central California with his family. What inspires you to write? The ability to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Chad Rickard
Super Humanity: Book 1 of the Darfur 3 Saga! by Stephen Alexander
A schism between 2 great superheroes on the battlefield of Tora Bora leads to superhumans fighting in the wars over Darfur. Now it is the year 2012, and the young heroes of that war face their greatest challenge yet: going to America for hero training. Are they ready for America? Is America ready for them? Will they become the heroes America and Darfur need them to be? Targeted Age Group:: 15 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I thought long and hard about how superhumans … [Read more...] about Super Humanity: Book 1 of the Darfur 3 Saga! by Stephen Alexander
Interview with Author – Stephen Alexander
About Stephen Alexander: Stephen Alexander is a traveling English teacher currently based in East Asia. He can found in coffee shops and trains banging away on a broken keyboard. He specializes in science fiction, urban fantasy, video game humor, travel writing and expat how-tos. What inspires you to write? My wife won't let me play video games as much anymore and I needed an interesting mobile secondary career. Why not writing? With modern tech, it's possible to research, write, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stephen Alexander
Wings of Honor by Jay Williams
A ruthless, crazed serial killer terrorizes North Carolina. He’s not killing teenagers with a grotesque butcher knife, but instead shooting down unarmed, helpless small planes over the blue Carolina skies while flying a replica of the "Red Baron's" triplane. If you want a fast-paced action/adventure novel about a battle between two men for the sake of honor, buy Wings of Honor and buckle up your seat belt for an action-packed flight. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about Wings of Honor by Jay Williams
Independence by Alasdair Shaw
In the aftermath of a battle a ship drifts helplessly in space. Is the strange new warship they were fighting still out there? Will it come back for them? Commander Johnson faces a desperate race to get her destroyer back into action and save her crew. Targeted Age Group:: 13-130 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? It was originally written as an entry to the James White Award. I wanted to see if I could write fiction (I had already published several non-fiction books). The actual … [Read more...] about Independence by Alasdair Shaw
Across The Pond by Michael McCormick
Across The Pond by Michael Mccormick is the story of a young American who fights in Vietnam for his country, only to be rejected when he comes home from the war. The author based the story on his experience as a U.S. Marine who served in combat. In the foreword for the book, Ron Kovic wrote, "This book with it's deeply compelling narrative grips the reader from the beginning and does not let go. I believe it will be recognized as one of the important books to come out of the Vietnam … [Read more...] about Across The Pond by Michael McCormick
