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Tears of an Assassin: An Unforgettable Trilogy
"TEARS OF AN ASSASSIN
Jim Coleman has no idea what to do with his life. He joins the Marine Corps in 1962 on a whim. He makes history by shooting perfect at Parris Island. Jim has become the only marine ever to accomplish this feat. This will unknowingly change his life in the Marines forever.
He meets a Naval Officer, Commander Forrest Damon who is the military liaison with the CIA in Washington. A new life begins as he goes on Temporary Duty with the CIA. Jim joins the most elite section of the CIA. It is so secretive that it’s only known by the most powerful and influential men in the government.
What does the CIA have in mind for him? Where will they send him? From Southeast Asia to the Caribbean. Surrounded by the underworld in the Deep South, Jim fi ghts his demons every day. Only he knows what is constantly in his dreams.
Jim tries to come to grips with his beliefs and teachings but it is so diffi cult. With every assignment, he goes deeper and deeper into the other life."
Jim Coleman has no idea what to do with his life. He joins the Marine Corps in 1962 on a whim. He makes history by shooting perfect at Parris Island. Jim has become the only marine ever to accomplish this feat. This will unknowingly change his life in the Marines forever.
He meets a Naval Officer, Commander Forrest Damon who is the military liaison with the CIA in Washington. A new life begins as he goes on Temporary Duty with the CIA. Jim joins the most elite section of the CIA. It is so secretive that it’s only known by the most powerful and influential men in the government.
What does the CIA have in mind for him? Where will they send him? From Southeast Asia to the Caribbean. Surrounded by the underworld in the Deep South, Jim fi ghts his demons every day. Only he knows what is constantly in his dreams.
Jim tries to come to grips with his beliefs and teachings but it is so diffi cult. With every assignment, he goes deeper and deeper into the other life."
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 1, 2015
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D.J. Power
4 books5 followersDJ Power is an American author who has lived an incredible life. He was born in a suburb of Boston and has held many titles in his life: businessman, entrepreneur, husband, father, grandfather, and was a U.S. Marine. He joined the marines in 1963 and was on active duty for six years, proudly serving two years of duty in South Vietnam. He currently lives in Southern California with his wife of 45 years.
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August 18, 2015
Outstanding details regarding the life and culture of a marine in the early sixties. Even the voice is authentic. I felt like I was transported into another time and place. Good book!
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