Burnt Yellow and Red

Burnt Yellow and Red
ISBN-10
1620240955
ISBN-13
9781620240953
Category
Fiction
Pages
316
Language
English
Published
2012-09
Publisher
Tate Publishing
Author
S. B. Newman

Description

His body was numb, and he could still smell the dust and smoke from the barrage. The world wrapped itself in a prism of brilliant colors, burnt yellow and red, as Kyle slipped into a deep, comfortable sleep—feeling no pain, feeling no fear.Inspired by actual events,Burnt Yellow and Redis a modern war story of men, true patriots all, thrust into an ancient and destructive world ruled by warlords. USAF SMSgt Kyle Black is part of a vital mission into Afghanistan, their unit playing a pivotal role in establishing US efforts after 9/11. Kyle and the team serve as a snapshot of the US military while allowing readers to see these soldiers as more than cogs in a military machine. '...shows Special Forces soldiers and Special Operations airmen for who they really are: the guys who grew up next door and went on to become something extraordinary.'—CWO3 Tom Merrill, Special Forces (Retired)'Steve Newman has captured...the heart and spirit of these warriors—it is a must read for all Americans!'—Jeff Falkel, Gold Star Father and author ofThe Making of our Warrior 'No frills, no fuss—just the 'real thing.''—Joyce Godwin Grubbs, author"Steve Newman's perspective as a Green Beret combat veteran brings truth and realism to his characters in ways that non-fiction simply cannot. As reflected in his writing, serving on a Special Forces team begins as an assignment, but the crucible of combat elevates teammates to brothers."—John L. Plaster, Author – SOG: The Secret Wars of a America's Commandos in Vietnam

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