THEY FOUGHT TO SURVIVE THEIR YOUTH

                                      NOW, THEY FIGHT TO STAY ALIVE—

                                                  IN A NEW WAR, VIETNAM!

 

     “Those who’ve never had the challenge, privilege, and intense pleasure of joining that dance of ferocity and compassion that is military aviation will never quite understand the unbreakable bonds forged and endure over time.”

                                                Joe Heywood -Author, Covered Waters; The Wolf Who Saved the Deer.

                              

     “I could never adequately explain the reality of my middle and high school days to my daughter. However, your description hit the nail on the head. She loved it!” Penny McCready

“A great story that touches the heart and soul on many levels. Truly relatable to those with dreams of being patriots—Naval and Marine Corps Aviators. TALL AIR is especially relevant to those of us blessed to have lived the dream and flown combat missions in those magnificent flying machines.”

                                                                    Al Cisneros— Blue Angels, '75-'77

 

     “It’s about youth and camaraderie and patriotism—a couple of kids who bucked the tsunami of the late sixties and fought hard to realize their goal of flying fighter planes in Vietnam. I enjoyed the dose of WWII B-29 terror laced into the story, and the tragedy moved me toward the end. There is no doubt that the author flew the A-4. You’ll enjoy this book -- I recommend it!”      

                                                         D.D. Smith – Author, Above Average: Naval Aviation the Hard Way 

 

     “His prose about the Vietnam war and the battles fought in the skies are detailed, as if we were in the cockpit with Mathew and Finn—shot up and an extremist. It is a straight-up wild ride through a difficult time in our nation’s history. Enjoy the adrenaline rush that comes out of every page. If you love military history stories, you will not be disappointed!                    

                                                                   Tom Patterson

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     “I loved it—laughed, smiled, and even got a little teary. Hot guys, some pain, and a lot of sympathies.”                                                                            Curl Candler

     

     “I strongly recommend this well-written novel’s fascinating storyline and character development. I loved it! The story was captivating and engaging. I cared about the characters and thoroughly enjoyed riding alongside them throughout their many adventures. Whether climbing towers in their youth to bombing the North Vietnamese. I strongly recommend this well-written novel.”

                                                                        Aaron Helander

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     “Spectacular! I was immersed in the storyline from the first page. I didn’t want the adventure to end. I loved the characters and enjoyed following their youthful antics amid the backdrop of the the1950s and ’60s. I could hear the music playing from the song recommendations as I read the story—unique to this book. Exciting air combat made me squirm in my chair. I highly recommend this book.”        

                                                                  Tom Combs - Author, FLIGHTLINE

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      “I like the boy’s energy and their hormonally driven adventures… unique, nostalgic, intriguing, and authentic.”

                                                                  David Aretha - Award-winning author  

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      “High Speed, Low Drag! What an AMAZING ride!”

                                                                  LCDR Jamie “Tilly” Tilden

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