Books 1 & 2 of the Bill Brandt Trilogy
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"In every way this novel stands head and shoulders with the best books written about the American war in Vietnam." Vietnam Veterans of America Review
"This is a well-written, well-paced novel. The addition of strong female characters is a welcome change from more traditional fare in this genre." Bookbaby Editor
No one ever died under Lieutenant Bill Brandt’s command, however he found himself fighting more than just the enemy. A young infantry rifle platoon leader must choose between career or integrity, allegiance or defiance, and ultimately between life or death. This story of Historical and Military Fiction set in the Vietnam War answers the question, “What’s it like to be in combat?”
Do you have a relative who served, but never talked to you about his or her experiences? Do you enjoy getting involved with a character and walking with him through the story? Reviewers say they learned about this period of history. Reviewers also said, “It’s not about the war, it’s about the people.” Veterans say, “It took me back there.”
Brandt struggles with his duty to accomplish his mission and his loyalty downward to his men. He is forced to make moral and ethical decisions he never anticipated, tries to resolve conflicts as a matter of semantics, and begins making his own Rules of Engagement. His choices challenge his commitment to honesty and lead him down a path that diverges from the very reasons he volunteered for service in Vietnam.
Vice President Mark Connor plans a wilderness fishing trip while an anti-government conspiracy hires a sniper to assassinate the Vice President. His dream vacation quickly becomes a deadly game of escape, evasion, and relentless pursuit. His survival depends on fishing guide Bill Brandt’s combat and leadership skills honed in the Vietnam War and the skills of strong female characters in the fishing party. The sniper faces an unexpected challenge: he’s locked in a tactical duel with an adversary that must end in victory for one and defeat for the other. Overcome unforeseen dangers with them as they charge toward the intense climax.
This book continues the story of Bill Brandt, the main character in A Matter of Semantics, A Young Officers Decision: Duty or Loyalty in the Vietnam War. Once a career-bound officer, he rejected an early promotion to command because he felt betrayed by politicians and high-ranking military officers who placed his men in danger for political purposes. He said he was tired of killing. Brandt is now a fly-fishing guide at an upscale hunting and fishing lodge in the Pacific Northwest.