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David A. Yuzuk

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Nonfiction, History, Biography

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Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., David's journey has been anything but ordinary. After attending Stony Brook University on Long Island, he set his sights on Miami, where he spent 19 years serving with the Aventura Police Department. As a uniformed patrolman, undercover officer, and detective, he tackled some of the city’s most challenging cases. His dedication earned him two Officer of the Month awards from his department and a prestigious recognition from the Dade County Chief’s Association.

In 2017, David turned his investigative skills toward an even greater mystery—the incredible life of his friend, Green Beret Captain Richard J. Flaherty. His deep dive into Flaherty’s shadowy past led to the critically acclaimed documentary The Giant ...more

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Average rating: 4.49 · 2,580 ratings · 148 reviews · 13 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Giant Killer: The shocking true story of a homeless war hero, hidden spy and his eternal vow to the woman he loved. 4.50 avg rating — 2,198 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Giant Killers, War Heroes and Special Forces Legends 4.43 avg rating — 322 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Women In War: A Gripping Collection of the Untold True Stories of History's Bravest Women Warriors 4.40 avg rating — 30 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Beachside PD: The Reluctant Knight by Neil L. Yuzuk, David A. Yuzuk (Goodreads Author) 4.63 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cities of Sand and Stone: A Mob Cop's Rise to Power in Miami by David A. Yuzuk (Goodreads Author), Neil L. Yuzuk 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Legend of the Smiling Chihuahua (Volume 1) by David A. Yuzuk (Goodreads Author), Neil L. Yuzuk (Contributor) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Giant Killers, War Heroes, and Special Forces Legends 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Giant Killer: American Hero, Mercenary, Spy... The Incredible True Story of the Smallest Man to Serve in the U.S. Military - Green Beret Captain Richard J. Flaherty 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Riesentöter, Kriegshelden und Legenden der Spezialeinheiten 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The smallest soldier

4' 9" 97lbs Vietnam Vet Green Beret Captain Richard J. Flaherty - 101st Airborne & 3rd Special Forces Group Vietnam 1967-1971 - Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars & 2 Purple Hearts.
#1 New York Times best seller - Author Doug Stanton
"Giant Killers are among us-- author David Yuzuk walked with one and returned with this tale.”

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DARK FILES: A Pictorial History of Lost Forgotten and Obscure UFO Encounters

by Michael Schratt

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David Yuzuk said: " Great quick read very informative and the illustrations are excellent and really help to paint the picture of the eye witness testimony. I would highly reccomend! "

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The Girl on the Train

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“He missed just being out there and being useful.”
― David A. Yuzuk, The Giant Killer: The shocking true story of a homeless war hero, hidden spy and his eternal vow to the woman he loved.

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“Dave, the key to life and the key to all your problems is this: money in the bank calms nerves!”
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“Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” — Buddha”
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“Don’t slide down the rabbit hole. The way down is a breeze but climbing back’s a battle.” —Kate Morton”
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“He missed just being out there and being useful.”
― David A. Yuzuk, The Giant Killer: The shocking true story of a homeless war hero, hidden spy and his eternal vow to the woman he loved.

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