Forged In Honor: A Novel

by Leonard B. Scott

"FAST PACED AND LEAN, this book shares a trait with all Scott books, in that he never allows himself to become so fascinated by the soldier's hardware that he forgets the men who wield it."
--Southern Book Trade
After the American Embassy in Burma is bombed, retired Special Forces colonel Joshua Hawkins is recalled to active duty by order of the president. A secret government mission will require the intimate knowledge of the exotic country that only Hawkins can provide. He has a special bond with the Shan, the proud and independent mountain tribe of northern Burma, having trained as a warrior with his friend Stephen, the son of a Shan warlord, becoming a Horseman of the Shan hill people, and earning the coveted warriors' silver bracelet, forged in honor, that he still wears.
Now Hawkins is called again to serve his country, to save his Shan friend, and to help the brave people he has never forgotten in their fight against a corrupt government and a ruthless heroin syndicate. It's a big job, but Hawkins and his men are up to it--and not above using frontier justice to teach the despots a thing or two, the old-fashioned way. . . .
"GRITTY. . . ENGROSSING. . .A fast-paced military thriller. . . [that] combines today's headlines with a believable story . . . Highly recommended."
--Military and BRAVO/Veterans Outlook Magazines

Genres: Thriller, Espionage, Action, Historical Fiction, Fiction

405 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

About the author

Leonard B. Scott (Col. USA ret.) is also the author of the acclaimed novels Charlie Mike, The Last Run, The Hill, The Expendables, The Iron Men, and Forged in Honor. Scott retired in 1994 as a full colonel after a twenty-seven-year career in the United States Army, with assignments throughout the world. A veteran of Vietnam, he earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart. Colonel Scott devotes all his time to researching and writing his novels. He and his wife have returned to their home state of Oklahoma, bought their dream house, and declare they're never moving again.

Reviews

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks to my Goodreads friend, Jim, I have now read five Leonard Scott books and his writing style improved with every one. This one differs from his previous efforts in that it's subject is not the Viet Nam war. It is my favorite so far and one reason may be that it is a change of pace. It is about the people of Burma featuring the lives of two boys; one the son of American missionaries and the other the son of a Burmese warlord culminating in a revolution by the people against a corrupt government. Good story. Thanks again Jim.

[Ron Baumer · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of books written by this author, I can truly say, this book did not disappoint me. Mr. Scott's books always develop a great family/personal dynamic that sets it apart from just another action novel. That said, the book is full of action and suspense. This is a great read and highly recommended.

[Mr.Wade · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was entertaining.

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book by this author. This book is an entertaining story that reads quickly and is hard to put down. There are numerous themes and sub-plots interwoven into the main story, however it is not hard to follow, while at the same time not being overly predictable. Strong characters, interesting dialogue, and some very intriguing foreshadowing (this book was written in '95).
For me, I enjoy reading about characters that I can relate to, and I believe that I can with this novel.

[Shannon Cole · Rating 3 out of 5]

Iron men is a better novel- his Vietnam novels I feel are his best work