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Punk's War

The Punk Series, Book 1

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Punk's War

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 Sea Adventures Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Adventure War Exciting Air Force

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behind every heroic action
there are many fibs and egos by the sounds of things
loved it...listening to Punk's Wing now.

Every squadron has one by the sounds of it

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Outstanding story and narration taking you into navy aviation and the cockpit og the legendary Tomcat

Anytime baby

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Sometimes you find a rare gem of a story that occupies you totally until it's read, or listened to, completely.
I found Ward Carrol on YouTube some months ago and discovered a man who presented his videos with calm assurance and clarity in a very engaging style. Well, guess what? He writes the same way.
If I didn't already know, this novel had to be by a fighter pilot. Not only that, an F14 Tomcat driver. It is the little details that make the difference and give such colour to the story, deftly done and simply stated.
A terrific novel of modern carrier ops and flying.
Recommended

Full of colour and realism

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I never served in any military, so I can't really say if it's realistic or not, but it feels a lot closer to my imperfect world than top gun did. Frustrating and complex. If this is a fair portrayal of Navy life, it makes me feel slightly less bad for missing out on it.
I enjoyed the book very much.

Believable story

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Having become a fan of Ward’s YouTube channel i thought I would have a listen and it didn’t disappoint thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and look forward to the other books on the line.

With Ward being an f14 Rio it was fantastic to have such a great insight into carrier operations particularly F14s from someone who has actually been there and done it.

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Fantastic

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None of the idealised blockbuster drama here, it's full of really well written imperfect characters, frustration with the boss and bureaucracy, and the monotony between the exciting moments we usually see. Don't get me wrong, it's also a great story, but along with that it really gives a sense of what flying Navy might really be like - the everyday life side. Really enjoyed it!

It's so real

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This book is a brilliant read, put simply I think it’s the best book about carrier air ops since flight of the intruder. A must read. 5 stars.

An amazing book

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The concept had much promise, but the story fails to deliver. Lacking in flying action, this is more like a crew room soap opera with a pretty weak storyline attached.

Best avoided

Fails to deliver

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