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Punk's War

The Punk Series, Book 1

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Punk's War

Written by: Ward Carroll
Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
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Punk’s War reveals the inner workings of the US Navy as only an insider can. An authentic and riveting thriller, it is a highly acclaimed novel of a fighter pilot’s experience in the era just before 9/11. As the US military enters another postconflict period, the themes of leadership during crisis and accomplishing the mission make Punk’s War more relevant than ever.

©2001 Ward Carroll (P)2002 Blackstone Publishing Genre Fiction Military Thriller & Suspense Fiction Adventure War Exciting Air Force

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Good story that was well written and performed.
Very realistic, In terms of accuracy with the flying component and the human component where the good guy doesn’t always win.

Good story

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Fast paced story line. Superbly read. I learned a lot about Navy flyers and their equipment.

Very Much Enjoyed

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Well written, clearly from an insider’s knowledge, humorous in just the right way (laughed aloud more than once). Can’t wait for the next one. Excellent.

Great listen

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Ward Carrol takes the reader from zero to Mach 1 like a catapult shot off a carrier. There is a ton of meat on the bone if you are the type who wants to know what day to day flight ops and carrier life is like for flyers. I thoroughly enjoyed this story as it takes you on a thrill ride that is written from a pilot’s perspective and gives the reader a glimpse of what it’s like on carrier ops in a tense global environment. And how midair refueling can be as terrifying as engaging enemies. Thanks for the thrills Ward! Love your YouTube channel as well!

Great plot, and delightfully intricate detail from the cockpit!

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Loved it. Excellent narration. Can't wait for the sequels. This book takes you from the inside of an American aircraft carrier on the brink of disaster to the skies over Iraq as seen through the eyes of Punk. It follows him as he navigates drama within the ranks, raucous shore leave antics with his fellow wingmen and the sheer terror and confusion of modern air combat. This book had me hooked from the start. I wouldn't be surprised if it were made into a full motion picture one day.

Delve into unseen realm of Naval Aviation.

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