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Blackbird
Blackbird: A Tommy Donovan Story.
The clandestine Ground Division has a single mission. They exist for the sole purpose to take on tasks the United States government doesn’t want to be implicated in.
They work in the shadow of the Central Intelligence Agency, but the men of the Ground Division are not CIA agents. Many of them come from the ranks of America’s greatest war fighters— Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines, but the men of the Ground Division are not military; They are ghosts. They are off the books of any official government roster.
This is a story of heroism, betrayal and vengeance. I hope you enjoy Blackbird.
This short Novella was originally included in the Origins of Honor Charity Box set for the Oscar Mike Foundation. It’s now available in its entirety exclusively on Amazon.
The clandestine Ground Division has a single mission. They exist for the sole purpose to take on tasks the United States government doesn’t want to be implicated in.
They work in the shadow of the Central Intelligence Agency, but the men of the Ground Division are not CIA agents. Many of them come from the ranks of America’s greatest war fighters— Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines, but the men of the Ground Division are not military; They are ghosts. They are off the books of any official government roster.
This is a story of heroism, betrayal and vengeance. I hope you enjoy Blackbird.
This short Novella was originally included in the Origins of Honor Charity Box set for the Oscar Mike Foundation. It’s now available in its entirety exclusively on Amazon.
71 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 17, 2020
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About the author
W.J. Lundy
38 books275 followersW. J. Lundy is a still serving Veteran of the U.S. Military with service in Afghanistan. He has over 12 years of combined service with the Army and Navy in Europe, the Balkans and Southwest Asia. W.J. is an avid athlete, writer, backpacker and shooting enthusiast. He currently resides with his wife and daughter in Central Michigan.
I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
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wjlundy.wtf@gmail.com
I developed the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot series from notes and ideas I had put together while deployed to Afghanistan. I had been jokingly asked how we would defend against a zombie attack.
I wanted to tell a story that portrays the military that I know, that displays our actual capabilities. These are my thoughts, I hope you enjoy them, and thank you for reading.
facebook.com/WARONPRIMALS
wjlundy.wtf@gmail.com
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September 25, 2023
Interesting read
Shows that a corrupt Senator gets dealt with in the end after setting up people from his own Country. Glad he was dealt with.
Shows that a corrupt Senator gets dealt with in the end after setting up people from his own Country. Glad he was dealt with.
June 20, 2020
Introducing the clandestine Ground Division!
Michigan author WJ Lundy has extensive experience in the military, serving as Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Balkans, and as a Veteran continuing his service in Afghanistan. For those who were introduced to him in the fine ORIGINS OF HONOR anthology with other fine writers, this release of BLACKBIRD is especially appreciated, as it appears to be the prequel to his TOMMY DONOVAN series! Lundy’s many books include his series WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT, THE SOLDIER, THE INVASION, as well as his shared-author books – THE CREEED and FIVE ROADS TO TEXAS among others.
BLACKBIRD is a chapbook or novella or short story because of its length (seventy pages), but the impact of the story matches the power of his full court novels. Even the opening lines demonstrate Lundy’s prowess in delineating military language as well as his skill in opening a terrorism thriller: ‘The Polish-made Mil Mi-2 Hoplite helicopter tracked low and fast over the Liberian coastline. The crew stayed locked forward, ignoring the passengers strapped to jump seats in the back. They were disguised as Liberian Air Force, but the bird had no flight plan, and the path was not secure. The aircrew all wore black jumpsuits with AFL patches on the sleeves and, if pressed, they would feign being members of the Liberian Armed Forces. Sure, it could cost them their lives if captured, but risk came with the reward of the bonus check they would receive later…’
What follows in some in-depth information about the Ground Division (and of course Tommy Donovan) that plays the major role in this series: ‘The clandestine Ground Division has a single mission. They exist for the sole purpose to take on tasks the United States government doesn’t want to be implicated in. They work in the shadow of the Central Intelligence Agency, but the men of the Ground Division are not CIA agents. Many of them come from the ranks of America’s greatest war fighters— Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines, but the men of the Ground Division are not military; They are ghosts. They are off the books of any official government roster.’
Quality writing, vivid attention to detail, and fast paced, this is an excellent introduction to the art of WJ Lundy and is bound to attract an even a larger audience to his work. Recommended.
Michigan author WJ Lundy has extensive experience in the military, serving as Chief Petty Officer in the US Navy in Europe, Southeast Asia, the Balkans, and as a Veteran continuing his service in Afghanistan. For those who were introduced to him in the fine ORIGINS OF HONOR anthology with other fine writers, this release of BLACKBIRD is especially appreciated, as it appears to be the prequel to his TOMMY DONOVAN series! Lundy’s many books include his series WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT, THE SOLDIER, THE INVASION, as well as his shared-author books – THE CREEED and FIVE ROADS TO TEXAS among others.
BLACKBIRD is a chapbook or novella or short story because of its length (seventy pages), but the impact of the story matches the power of his full court novels. Even the opening lines demonstrate Lundy’s prowess in delineating military language as well as his skill in opening a terrorism thriller: ‘The Polish-made Mil Mi-2 Hoplite helicopter tracked low and fast over the Liberian coastline. The crew stayed locked forward, ignoring the passengers strapped to jump seats in the back. They were disguised as Liberian Air Force, but the bird had no flight plan, and the path was not secure. The aircrew all wore black jumpsuits with AFL patches on the sleeves and, if pressed, they would feign being members of the Liberian Armed Forces. Sure, it could cost them their lives if captured, but risk came with the reward of the bonus check they would receive later…’
What follows in some in-depth information about the Ground Division (and of course Tommy Donovan) that plays the major role in this series: ‘The clandestine Ground Division has a single mission. They exist for the sole purpose to take on tasks the United States government doesn’t want to be implicated in. They work in the shadow of the Central Intelligence Agency, but the men of the Ground Division are not CIA agents. Many of them come from the ranks of America’s greatest war fighters— Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines, but the men of the Ground Division are not military; They are ghosts. They are off the books of any official government roster.’
Quality writing, vivid attention to detail, and fast paced, this is an excellent introduction to the art of WJ Lundy and is bound to attract an even a larger audience to his work. Recommended.
July 2, 2021
Everything has a price
Having worked in Liberia which is rich in natral rubber with Goodyear operation staffed by experts and local labour is provided hous8ng on the factory complex It also is famous for good and diamond with medium sized mines throughout the territory
Demand for timber with the expensive varieties are exported to Europe where furniture of high qualit6 is manufactureðd get with more than other countries in exports corruption and crime are the main focus U left Monrovia in the second week in December and the civil war engulfed the country in January the following month entrapping exists who escaped only by overland travel to adjacent countries The author details are realistic as are the corruption links to America and Europe .A realistic factual documentation of a infamous country where corruption extends to every living existence from the gambling casinos plush hotels to the everyday living
Having worked in Liberia which is rich in natral rubber with Goodyear operation staffed by experts and local labour is provided hous8ng on the factory complex It also is famous for good and diamond with medium sized mines throughout the territory
Demand for timber with the expensive varieties are exported to Europe where furniture of high qualit6 is manufactureðd get with more than other countries in exports corruption and crime are the main focus U left Monrovia in the second week in December and the civil war engulfed the country in January the following month entrapping exists who escaped only by overland travel to adjacent countries The author details are realistic as are the corruption links to America and Europe .A realistic factual documentation of a infamous country where corruption extends to every living existence from the gambling casinos plush hotels to the everyday living
September 20, 2022
Blackbird: A Tommy Donovan Story (A Tommy Donovan Novel)
Blackbird is just as amazing of a read as everything else W.J. Lundy has ever written. I love his characters.
It's important to note that this book is PRIOR to Donovan's War. It takes place while the Ground Division is still active.
Blackbird is just as amazing of a read as everything else W.J. Lundy has ever written. I love his characters.
It's important to note that this book is PRIOR to Donovan's War. It takes place while the Ground Division is still active.
July 27, 2020
Once again W.J. Lundy combines great characters with hard hitting military action. This book gives us a look at the early days of the of the Ground Division. Great read with a fast pace. If you like military fiction this book is for you.
June 19, 2021
Great military Read
W.J.Lundy has created a Great Character. Jack Ryan, and Jack Reacher would have liked Tommy Donavon and his Blackbeard team. He has created a storyline that was tense and very intriguing. A Very Good. Santa Mike
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W.J.Lundy has created a Great Character. Jack Ryan, and Jack Reacher would have liked Tommy Donavon and his Blackbeard team. He has created a storyline that was tense and very intriguing. A Very Good. Santa Mike
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June 19, 2020
Great Book!!!
Another great read from W.J. Lundy and it gives you a closer look at Tommy Donovans world and never disappointed.
Another great read from W.J. Lundy and it gives you a closer look at Tommy Donovans world and never disappointed.
June 19, 2020
Fast paced
Would love to read more of this story! This was fast paced and didn't disappoint with the all the action.
Would love to read more of this story! This was fast paced and didn't disappoint with the all the action.
June 20, 2020
A New Series!
This is the genre of books I like best. Excellent story. I am anxiously awaiting the next book.
Definitely recommend and 5+ stars.
This is the genre of books I like best. Excellent story. I am anxiously awaiting the next book.
Definitely recommend and 5+ stars.
July 8, 2020
Love
I love the characters. Another great book by W.J. Lundy. I would recommend this book and can’t wait for more of Tommy Donovan.
I love the characters. Another great book by W.J. Lundy. I would recommend this book and can’t wait for more of Tommy Donovan.
July 16, 2020
Very good short story
July 31, 2020
A snack to tide me over
It's a quick read but it's cool to have a glimpse into Donovan's past. Something to enjoy while waiting for the next book.
It's a quick read but it's cool to have a glimpse into Donovan's past. Something to enjoy while waiting for the next book.
November 26, 2020
Blackbird a Tommy Donovan Story
A fast action packed read. If you want a short, death around any corner, give this a try. Oh, and a satisfying ending.
A fast action packed read. If you want a short, death around any corner, give this a try. Oh, and a satisfying ending.
June 19, 2021
A Grest, Easy Read!
Lundy creatively grabs readers' attention through an exciting military scene and builds on that excitement all the way to the great ending!
Lundy creatively grabs readers' attention through an exciting military scene and builds on that excitement all the way to the great ending!
June 21, 2021
Man!
Tense, interesting, well-written and - like I've said before - I LOVE IT when the bad guy loses! Thank you for your time, talent and the story!
Tense, interesting, well-written and - like I've said before - I LOVE IT when the bad guy loses! Thank you for your time, talent and the story!
June 25, 2021
A good short book. I purchased this to see if I would be interested in the series. I was not disappointed with Blackbird. Totally believable and great action story.
October 29, 2021
I liked this book. I love reading Military books. I guess it because my husband was in the military my uncles and a few cousins. Great characters great book. Can't wait to read the next one.
August 14, 2022
wow
Knocked my sock’s off from the beginning great story fast paced with awesome characters. Great ending! Can’t wait to read more!
Knocked my sock’s off from the beginning great story fast paced with awesome characters. Great ending! Can’t wait to read more!
October 21, 2022
If you like covert ops stories, this one was certainly exciting and action packed without being so overboard as to be unbelievable.
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