“This is a riveting account of the little-known but tragic early years of the Vietnam air war, seen through the eyes of courageous aviators who fought down their fears to face danger on a daily basis.” –Military Writers Society of AmericaBased on McLean’s real-life experiences as a Navy Crusader pilot, Night Cat Night Trap offers an unforgettable glimpse into the harrowing and heroic stories of airmen who risked—and often lost—their lives in the most lethal anti-aircraft environment ever known.March 3, 1967. Beneath the cover of darkness, an aging warship thundered forward, launching its lethal payload—American fighters and dive-bombers—into skies thick with danger. Vietnamese missiles, relentless artillery fire, and Soviet-built MiG fighters lay in wait.For young airmen embarking on their first missions, many would never return. Rescue operations for downed pilots bordered on suicide missions. Even the ship itself could be deadly with a single misstep on landing. Meanwhile, intelligence officials in Washington—safe in their distant offices—issued orders that sent men straight into death traps.McLean brings these courageous warriors to life, immersing us in their triumphs, fears, heartbreaks, and the lasting scars of war that haunt Vietnam veterans and their families to this day.Brutally accurate and deeply moving, Night Cat Night Trap is a must-read for all Americans.Packed with gut-wrenching action, unbreakable brotherhood, and insurmountable odds, it tells the story of men whose sacrifices asked for no gratitude—yet paved the way for generations to come.

Experience the majesty and terror of the Gold Rush... From the acclaimed chroniclers of the Old West comes the epic saga of the great American Gold Rush—and the boldhearted dreamers who made it all happen. . . THEY CALLED THEM THE FORTY-NINERS. In January of 1848, the discovery of gold at Sutters Mill in California sparked a nationwide frenzy, fueling the dreams of Americans from coast to coast. By 1849, hundreds of thousands of fortune hunters from across the globe headed west to stake their claim. Armed with pan or pickaxe, driven by greed or glory, every last one of them was determined to strike it rich—or die trying . . . For Cord Bennett, it was more than a dream. California was his destiny—even if he didn’t know it yet. Forced to leave his family farm in the Ozarks, he reluctantly joins his two older brothers on the treacherous journey west. Together, they would endure harsh weather, fierce tribal attacks, and roving outlaws. But their biggest challenge comes when they reach the gold-rich canyon of Rio Oro. This small makeshift town is barely more than a campsite for prospectors—but the men who control it are as ruthless as any big-city crime boss. And twice as deadly. . . This is the story of the men and women who risked their lives to make their fortunes in a boundless land of opportunity. But sometimes, all that glitters is not gold. And soon, Cord Bennett will truly understand that gold can destroy men’s souls . . .

For a war-haunted bounty hunter, flirting with death is the only thing keeping him alive, in this powerful new crime thriller by "a knock-em-dead writer"(Anthony Neil Smith, author of Slow Bear). Jack Keller is a man on the edge. Numb from the horrors of Desert Storm, he lives only for the adrenaline rush of his work as a bounty hunter. But when a routine job to capture a petty criminal spirals out of control, Keller is thrust into a brutal whirlwind of violence and revenge. Chasing his target, Keller must deal with a pair of enraged siblings bent on avenging their father's murder, a vicious cop with a twisted sense of justice, and his conflicted partner Marie, torn between her attraction to Keller and her loyalty to a corrupt police force. As their lives intersect in a high-stakes game of betrayal and blood, Keller finds himself at the center of a deadly showdown where the only rule is survival . . . Explosive, relentless, and filled with unforgettable characters, The Devil's Right Hand is a razor-sharp Southern thriller that will grip you from the first shot fired to the final breath. Praise for the novels of J.D. Rhoades "Pedal-to-the-metal narrative drive." ?Booklist "[An] emotionally riveting collision of good and evil." —Alexandra Sokoloff, Anthony Award–nominated author of the Huntress/FBI series "J.D. Rhoades kicks ass!" —J. A. Konrath, author of the Jack Daniels series

Three men. Three decades. One brotherhood forged in blood.From Douglas Boyd, bestselling author and honorary legionnaire, comes a powerful trilogy that captures the grit, honour, and deadly secrets of the world’s most legendary fighting force.Over 1700 pages of explosive action, espionage, and betrayal.Perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Ken Follett, and Jack Higgins.?????????? "Well-crafted, convincing and intriguing" — Tony Geraghty, author of March or DieBook 1: THE TRUTH AND THE LIESA mysterious debt of honour saves TV reporter Jon King from death at the hands of terrorists—pulling him into a deadly search for the truth about his father, a rogue Foreign Legionnaire. As he uncovers a shadowy conspiracy stretching back to the Algerian War, Jon must risk everything to expose a lie that powerful men will kill to protect. Trapped between a civil war and a lethal deadline, he faces a heartbreaking choice: save the truth, or save those he loves.Book 2: THE EAGLE AND THE SNAKERaoul Duvalier, a captain of the Legion, barely survives brutal captivity during the fall of Dien Bien Phu. Years later, crippled and betrayed, he leads a dangerous mission to recover a hoard of hidden gold—only to find betrayal once again in the ranks of his closest comrades. As old enemies close in, Duvalier must race against time to uncover a traitor before the last of his men—and his dreams of redemption—are lost forever.Book 3: THE HONOUR AND THE GLORYPeter Bergman, ex-Legionnaire, is buried alive in a gulag that officially doesn’t exist. The friend who betrayed him, Jack Roscoe, is consumed by guilt—and will risk everything to break him out. But freedom has a price, and betrayal is never truly past. In a deadly cat-and-mouse game spanning Soviet prisons and European capitals, Roscoe and Bergman must fight not just for survival, but for the shattered honour that once bound them together.