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| Edition Language: | English |
Warren Martin
Paperback | Pages: 360 pages Rating: 4.16 | 105 Users | 21 Reviews
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| Title | : | Forgotten Soldiers (What Happened to Jacob Walden) |
| Author | : | Warren Martin |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 360 pages |
| Published | : | May 12th 2012 by Warren Martin Books & Little Elephant Publishing (first published April 21st 2012) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
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Cold War saga about Air Force Captain Jacob Walden shot down over Vietnam in 1970 and the untold story of why he never returned home. Forty years later Journalist Ted Pratt investigates what may be the sudden reappearance of Jacob Walden and follows the trail to find Jacob. Ted encounters Charlie Smith, a secretive and seasoned Operative who may have answers to the question about "What Happened to Jacob Walden," and why Jake never returned home.Rating Out Of Books Forgotten Soldiers (What Happened to Jacob Walden)
Ratings: 4.16 From 105 Users | 21 ReviewsCommentary Out Of Books Forgotten Soldiers (What Happened to Jacob Walden)
Free download = too many grammatical errors? I should be an editor. Good book, though (through ch. 5).June 9, 2013: Final review. Grammatical errors were distracting. How does that happen?? Other than that, about half way through the book, I realized it was fiction. I honestly thought this was non-fiction. Good story, the author did his research, and the last 25% of the book (Kindle edition, don't know how many pages that involved), I couldn't put it down.I'm actually torn between 3 and 4 stars,A very enjoyable, easy summer read! The author kept the story moving and provided enough realistic, historical detail that made you want to not put the book down. I look forward to reading other books by this author.I find it hard to believe this is a book of fiction! I thoroughly enjoyed it and found it hard to put down.
I agree that it could have benefited from an editor but the basic premise is fodder for a very enjoyable story.
Warren Martins fictional novel "Forgotten Soldiers" spreads across four decades from 1970 to current day. The lead character is Captain Jake Walden, in the earlier part of the story, a 24-year-old flying a sortie in Vietnam during the war. While he is able to eject and land safely he is almost immediately captured by a small group of Viet Cong or at least farmers loyal to the VC. There then begins a 400 mile jungle trek towards Hanoi where he will be handed over to the authorities. When he
I agree that it could have benefited from an editor but the basic premise is fodder for a very enjoyable story.
To tell a good story you need some kind of narrative device that brings the reader in and then, once you have the reader, to keep them wanting more. That's what Warren Martin does in his debut novel, "Forgotten Soldiers: What Happened to Jacob Walden." The title alone is enough to entice a would-be reader to find out what actually happened to Jacob Walden. And once you start reading, Martin keeps on enticing you with this remarkable book.The story itself is an intriguing and captivating one,
A fantastic novel. Tantalizing. A great read. Destined to become a classic."Forgotten Soldiers-What Happened to Jacob Walden" is the cleverest thriller I have read this year! It has all the elements of true suspense. Unlike countless other mystery-thrillers, this one was written by a seasoned professional Special Forces soldier. The author, Warren Martin, has plunged into his rucksack of knowledge and experience and crafted a tale that will keep you in suspense until the final page. I highly
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