Carroll, Ward Punk.

Read by Paul Heitsch

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. "Tom Clancy meets Joseph Heller in this riveting, irreverent portrait of the fighter pilots of today's Navy." "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." "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." "A compelling picture of the harsh realities of professional life for some of the most intelligent, able, and courageous young people in our society."

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