A Hero Walks Alone

by George H. Cassar

Heroes are not made; theyre born with the gift of having special powers that many of us only dream about. Wrongly judged not only by authorities but also by his own father, Fabian Barnas life dramatically changes after being wrongly convicted and jailed for a crime he didnt commit before becoming a hero in the Vietnam War.A Hero Walks Alone tells of the hardships the Barna family are forced to endure after being persecuted by the Aconi family, which began as soon as they planted their feet on American soil and continued through to the adulthood.This story takes you through a journey of how (against all odds) the Barna family survived years of torment and Mafia-related incidents, before becoming outstanding citizens. It tells of the transformation of Fabian Barna from once being a mixed-up street kid to becoming a true American hero and how he discovers love and romance in spite of the brutality he witnesses during his growing years. It also reminds us of the ever-growing supply of cocaine and assorted drugs being introduced into our streets and how Special Agent Peter Barna (Fabians brother) plays his part by introducing new technology to Central Intelligence, routing plans of criminals aspiring to become the next Al Capone. Finally, A Hero Walks Alone tells of the many twists and turns played out by two brothers as Fabian and Peter Barna combine to avenge the death of their murdered parents as they pursue, capture, and eliminate their long time archenemy, Tosawi Aconi, in what can only be described as the most bizarre ending of a persons life.

342 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 20, 2015

About the author

A specialist in modern British military history, George Harris Cassar is professor of history emeritus at Eastern Michigan University, where he taught from 1968 until his retirement in 2018. He earned his bachelor's (1962) and master's )1963) degrees at the University New Brunswick and his doctorate in philosophy (1968) from McGill University.

Reviews

[Elena J · Rating 5 out of 5]

George H. Cassar’s A Hero Walks Alone is a sweeping tale of redemption, family loyalty, and the price of justice.

Fabian Barna’s journey from a wrongly convicted street kid to a decorated Vietnam War hero is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. Haunted by betrayal and driven by love, Fabian and his brother Peter rise from tragedy to confront the crime family that destroyed their parents. Along the way, Cassar paints a portrait of America’s dark underbelly from mob-controlled streets to the cocaine epidemic and the unbreakable courage of two brothers determined to right the wrongs of the past.

It’s part crime family saga, part wartime redemption story, and entirely a testament to how pain can forge purpose. A Hero Walks Alone doesn’t just entertain it honors those who fight battles both on foreign soil and in their own neighborhoods.