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Spirit Mission : A Novel by Ted Russ (2016, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherHolt & Company, Henry

ISBN-101627799664

ISBN-139781627799669

eBay Product ID (ePID)221497075

Product Key Features

Book TitleSpirit Mission : a Novel

Number of Pages336 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

TopicWar & Military, Thrillers / Military, Thrillers / Suspense

GenreFiction

AuthorTed Russ

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.1 in

Item Weight18.3 Oz

Item Length9.6 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2016-001250

Reviews"Exciting, cleverly constructed...a spirit mission against seriously deadly odds." -- Publishers Weekly "The suspense crescendos into a satisfying surprise ending." -- Library Journal "Ted Russ has crafted a masterful thriller torn from today's headlines, yet what's more is he has written a book with an enormous soul, a novel about brotherhood, conflicted loyalties, and some of the finest writing I can remember on the topic of flying." -- Elliot Ackerman, author of Green on Blue "The account of cadet life at West Point is absolutely fascinating in every respect. One really learns properly how the place is run and why it has the reputation it does. The story of action taking place against all the rules is riveting also, and for a first novel he has managed superbly the technique of moving backwards and forwards over the years in this story of how cadets put themselves into action." -- J ack Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed "Ted Russ has written a wonderful book on West Point. Spirit Mission does a marvelous job of illuminating the humor, stress, and dilemmas of cadet life. It is a story of war and character, duty and honor, and stealing the Navy goat." -- General (ret.) Wesley K. Clark "There's a common denominator in Ted Russ's experience as a West Point cadet and a pilot with the US Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment--the bonds that develop among soldiers who share hardships. Here, in crackling prose that brings readers scenes that are full of both intense action and heartfelt emotion, Russ explores themes that have been with us since Homer's epics." -- Ed Ruggero, author of Combat Jump and The First Men In, "Ted Russ has crafted a masterful thriller torn from today's headlines, yet what's more is he has written a book with an enormous soul, a novel about brotherhood, conflicted loyalties, and some of the finest writing I can remember on the topic of flying." -- Elliot Ackerman, author of Green on Blue "The account of cadet life at West Point is absolutely fascinating in every respect. One really learns properly how the place is run and why it has the reputation it does. The story of action taking place against all the rules is riveting also, and for a first novel he has managed superbly the technique of moving backwards and forwards over the years in this story of how cadets put themselves into action." -- New York Times bestselling author Jack Higgins "Ted Russ has written a wonderful book on West Point. Spirit Mission does a marvelous job of illuminating the humor, stress, and dilemmas of cadet life. It is a story of war and character, duty and honor, and stealing the Navy goat." -- General (ret.) Wesley K. Clark "There's a common denominator in Ted Russ's experience as a West Point cadet and a pilot with the US Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment--the bonds that develop among soldiers who share hardships. Here, in crackling prose that brings readers scenes that are full of both intense action and heartfelt emotion, Russ explores themes that have been with us since Homer's epics." -- Ed Ruggero, author of Combat Jump and The First Men In, "Exciting, cleverly constructed...a spirit mission against seriously deadly odds." -- Publishers Weekly "The suspense crescendos into a satisfying surprise ending." -- Library Journal "Russ, a West Point graduate and helicopter pilot, brings great authenticity to his account of military life...the flashbacks are outstanding....[a] promising writer." -- Booklist "The West Point chapters prove the most compelling, turning this from a straight adventure story to a deeper psychological study of military school and its rites of passage...a fast-moving yarn with believable, three-dimensional characters." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ted Russ has crafted a masterful thriller torn from today's headlines, yet what's more is he has written a book with an enormous soul, a novel about brotherhood, conflicted loyalties, and some of the finest writing I can remember on the topic of flying." -- Elliot Ackerman, author of Green on Blue "The account of cadet life at West Point is absolutely fascinating in every respect. One really learns properly how the place is run and why it has the reputation it does. The story of action taking place against all the rules is riveting also, and for a first novel he has managed superbly the technique of moving backwards and forwards over the years in this story of how cadets put themselves into action." -- Jack Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed "Ted Russ has written a wonderful book on West Point. Spirit Mission does a marvelous job of illuminating the humor, stress, and dilemmas of cadet life. It is a story of war and character, duty and honor, and stealing the Navy goat." -- General (ret.) Wesley K. Clark "There's a common denominator in Ted Russ's experience as a West Point cadet and a pilot with the US Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment--the bonds that develop among soldiers who share hardships. Here, in crackling prose that brings readers scenes that are full of both intense action and heartfelt emotion, Russ explores themes that have been with us since Homer's epics." -- Ed Ruggero, author of Combat Jump and The First Men In, "The account of cadet life at West Point is absolutely fascinating in every respect. One really learns properly how the place is run and why it has the reputation it does. The story of action taking place against all the rules is riveting also, and for a first novel he has managed superbly the technique of moving backwards and forwards over the years in this story of how cadets put themselves into action." -- New York Times bestselling author Jack Higgins "There's a common denominator in Ted Russ's experience as a West Point cadet and a pilot with the US Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment--the bonds that develop among soldiers who share hardships. Here, in crackling prose that brings readers scenes that are full of both intense action and heartfelt emotion, Russ explores themes that have been with us since Homer's epics." -- Ed Ruggero, author of Combat Jump and The First Men In, "Exciting, cleverly constructed...a spirit mission against seriously deadly odds." -- Publishers Weekly "The suspense crescendos into a satisfying surprise ending." -- Library Journal "The West Point chapters prove the most compelling, turning this from a straight adventure story to a deeper psychological study of military school and its rites of passage...a fast-moving yarn with believable, three-dimensional characters." -- Kirkus Reviews "Ted Russ has crafted a masterful thriller torn from today's headlines, yet what's more is he has written a book with an enormous soul, a novel about brotherhood, conflicted loyalties, and some of the finest writing I can remember on the topic of flying." -- Elliot Ackerman, author of Green on Blue "The account of cadet life at West Point is absolutely fascinating in every respect. One really learns properly how the place is run and why it has the reputation it does. The story of action taking place against all the rules is riveting also, and for a first novel he has managed superbly the technique of moving backwards and forwards over the years in this story of how cadets put themselves into action." -- Jack Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of The Eagle Has Landed "Ted Russ has written a wonderful book on West Point. Spirit Mission does a marvelous job of illuminating the humor, stress, and dilemmas of cadet life. It is a story of war and character, duty and honor, and stealing the Navy goat." -- General (ret.) Wesley K. Clark "There's a common denominator in Ted Russ's experience as a West Point cadet and a pilot with the US Army's elite Special Operations Aviation Regiment--the bonds that develop among soldiers who share hardships. Here, in crackling prose that brings readers scenes that are full of both intense action and heartfelt emotion, Russ explores themes that have been with us since Homer's epics." -- Ed Ruggero, author of Combat Jump and The First Men In, "The account of cadet life at West Point is absolutely fascinating in every respect. One really learns properly how the place is run and why it has the reputation it does. The story of action taking place against all the rules is riveting also, and for a first novel he has managed superbly the technique of moving backwards and forwards over the years in this story of how cadets put themselves into action." -- New York Times bestselling author Jack Higgins

SynopsisOne of Military Times Best Books of 2016 To honor bonds forged twenty-five years ago at West Point, Lieutenant Colonel Sam Avery leads an illegal mission deep into ISIS-held territory. An MH-47G Chinook helicopter departs formation in the Iraqi night. The mission is unauthorized. Success is unlikely. But to save a friend, Sam Avery and his crew of Night Stalkers have prepared for one last flight. ISIS operatives in Tal Afar, Iraq, have captured American aid worker Henry Stillmont. Avery knows Stillmont as "the Guru," the West Point squad leader who taught him about brotherhood, loyalty, and when to break the rules as a young cadet twenty-five years ago. Sam will risk his career and his life to save him. As they near their target, Sam reflects on his time in the crucible of the United States Military Academy. West Point made Sam the leader he is. But his fellow cadets made him the man that he is. The ideals of duty, honor, and country have echoed throughout his life and drive him and his comrades as they undertake their final and most audacious spirit mission.

LC Classification NumberPS3618.U746S65 2016

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