Only the Brave: "One of the best adventure writers around" - Clive Cussler

by Richard Herman

Richard Herman’s critically acclaimed aviation thrillers are finally brought together in this fast-paced, edge-of-your-seat collection. THE WARBIRDS The Pentagon, Washington. When Libya provokes a world crisis, the 45th Tactical Fighter Wing is relocated to a base in East Anglia to prepare for combat. Colonel Anthony "Muddy" Waters has a to mould a company of poorly trained rogues and misfits into heroes. His assignment is one that no other officer in the United States Air Force would touch. But Waters has a fabled stubbornness and dedication unparalleled in the armed services...and the will to make the impossible possible. This includes turning a superbly talented pilot but loose cannon named Jack Locke into a fighting force to be reckoned with. Because their country could ask them at any time to fly their F-4s into the eye of the firestorm, to face an overwhelming enemy and brave the flames of hell itself. Tomorrow that call will come. And there will be no turning back when the heavens explode… FORCE OF EAGLES Iran. 281 American POWs were taken captive when the US pulled out of the country. Now the US is assembling a Force of Eagles to bring them home. The POWs, including one woman, have become the latest bargaining chip in Middle Eastern politics. The rescue team includes ace fighter pilot Jack Locke, his weapons system officer, “Thunder” Bryant, Colonel Rupert Stansell, and General Lawrence “Sundown” Cunningham – and a company of Rangers. The Ranger’s Command Sergeant Major, Victor Kamigami, soon proves he is a force in himself. The mission becomes a race against a thirty-day deadline as a sadistic prison commandant works to break his captives' will… THE TRASH HAULERS Vietnam, 31 January 1968. Over an action-packed 24 hours, three lives collide amidst war and violence. Captain Mark Warren and his crew are trash haulers, airlifting supplies and personnel on their C-130 Hercules, the workhorse of tactical airlift. Flying a Huey, the helicopter that symbolizes mobile warfare in Vietnam, Wilson Tanner is a Dust Off pilot who risks all to rescue the wounded. At Se Pang, Colonel Tran Sang Quan comes into conflict with inept superiors as they initiate the People’s Army of Vietnam’s long-planned General Offensive and Uprising. This is the beginning of the Tet Offensive. Both sides face more than the enemy as superior officers manoeuver for political advantage, and where cowardice, prejudice and treachery infiltrate the ranks – on both sides. In the air and on the land, raw courage, tenacity, and honor are the marks of humanity that deal with the wreckage of war… Praise for Richard Herman ‘An imaginative action story told to perfection’ – Clive Cussler 'Too many of today’s geopolitical thrillers ring false, but not Herman’s.” – San Francisco Examiner ‘This is the sharp end, with vivid descriptions of air combat, the smell of hot oil and fear’ – The Times ‘A really fast-moving air force adventure story, with some superb action scenes which glue you to

1189 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 10, 2016

About the author

Also publishes as Richard Herman Jr.

Richard Herman was a member of the United States Air Force (Weapons System operator) for twenty-one years, retiring in 1983 with the rank of major. He is the author of ten previous novels, including The Warbirds, Power Curve, Against All Enemies, Edge of Honor, and The Trojan Sea, all published by Avon Books.
(source Harper Collins)

Reviews

[Mike Whitehouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent reading

Enjoyable for the way the characters become alive as you progress into each of the stories, The first how easily a conflict can turn into unnecessary deaths, Book 2 continues with some of the same people and their stories ,Book 3 is absolutely brilliant in bringing the hazards of flying cargo planes in war with everything from freight to human beings alive,wounded, and back to their families.

[Bill Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read on first two books. Excellent

Can't comment on number three. Being a Vietnam Vet I don't read books about it nor watch movies either. Saw enough to not want to regurgitate 1968 - 1969. First two are very good and highly recommend. If you weren't "there", number three is probably very good also.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding action from three separate conflicts

Excellent characters with authentic settings from three wars , the last being Vietnam. Plenty of twists and logical surprises. Very good series and worth continuing. Well worth the time.

[Geneva Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book

Lots of excitement and information Enjoyed all of it. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did reading it

[Neil · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

These stories are amazing.
They leave you feeling as though you are actually flying the aircraft and fighting behind the scenes for the people at the front.