War Stories

by J.J. Zerr

Stories range from Coming of Age to an introspective look at a US Navy pilot, who, while on a strafing mission against some Viet Cong, is overcome by kill lust. He must decide what to do about that. Should he turn his wings in and resign his commission, or should he stay and serve his obligation.



























































































 

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2022

About the author

John Zerr (J.J. Zerr) was born in St. Peters, Missouri, and graduated from Duchesne High School. In 1959, he began a thirty-six year career in the Navy, during which he completed two tours on destroyers. After joining the aviation community, he flew 330 combat missions over Vietnam. Across his Navy career, he accumulated 1017 carrier landings.

Following the service, he worked in the aerospace industry for eleven years. He began his third career with the publication of The Ensign Locker in September 2010. The story is set on a US Navy destroyer operating in the Tonkin Gulf in 1966. His second novel, Sundown Town Duty Station, was published in 2013.

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

In War Stories, author J J. Zerr knows about what he writes. His thoughtful book gives insight into Zerr's personal experience as a Naval Officer combat pilot and Vietnam Veteran. Written with clarity, candor and, compassion, War Stories is sure to inspire and entertain.

[Pat Wahler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A nice variety of short stories. Quite entertaining and well-written.