Punk’s War

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What to expect

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.

Critics Review

  • “Tom Clancy meets Joseph Heller in this riveting, irreverent portrait of the fighter pilots of today’s Navy.”

    Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author
  • “Suspense, drama, and action as hot as a fighter jet’s afterburner, Carroll’s account of modern naval aviation reads like Top Gun on steroids.”

    Publishers Weekly
  • “This first novel by former navy pilot Carroll is an exciting tale of a young lieutenant’s tour of duty as a fighter pilot on an aircraft carrier stationed near Iraq…This is a fast and worthwhile debut.”

    Library Journal
  • “A compelling picture of the harsh realities of professional life for some of the most intelligent, able, and courageous young people in our society.”

    Booklist

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