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One courageous squad tackles three deadly missions in the Pacific Theater at the height of World War II.Lieutenant Tarkington is the leader of Tark's Ticks, a squad of soldiers who take on the most dangerous tasks in the Pacific Theater. After losing a close friend in combat, Tarkington struggles to keep his team on the right track-and when they're assigned three lethal missions, each team member will be pushed to his limits.Mission One sends the squad to perform reconnaissance on a Japanese airfield, where a last-minute order from headquarters will throw them into direct contact with the enemy.Mission Two introduces a new Japanese-American team member determined to prove he belongs, with tensions rising in a squad divided by his arrival. But when the team is tasked with taking out a Japanese general on a remote island, they must set aside their differences to complete the operation, where a lack of trust can have fatal consequences.Mission Three raises the stakes even higher when the team learns the location of a group of prisoners, including people close to Tarkington's second-in-command. Controversial orders from headquarters collide with the squad's sense of justice when they arrive at the scene-and with so many lives on the line, making the right decision comes at a steep price.Filled with gritty combat scenes, well-researched historical details, and pulse-pounding action, this historical thriller is a must-read for fans of P.T. Deutermann, W.E.B. Griffin, and Tom Clancy._______________________What readers are saying: "...superb." "Brilliant read..." "...dialog that resonated..." "...tenacious combat scenes..." "...Glatte is one helluva great writer."

Some missions are FUBAR from the very beginning.Tarkington and his men are tasked with a long-range reconnaissance mission deep behind enemy lines. But when their C-47 is shot down, Tark's team must make the perilous trek through the jungle to a besieged Wau airfield. The airfield is vital to both the Allies and the Japanese, and soon Tarkington and his men are embroiled in its defense. To make matters worse, an American airman has been captured by the nearby Japanese forces.Can Tark's Ticks defend the airfield and rescue the downed aviator? Or will a hostile jungle and determined enemy prove to be too much?Don't miss this edge of your seat WWII historical thriller!_______________________What readers are saying: "...brilliant..." "Full of action..." "...gut wrenching..." "Excellent characters, intense combat..." "Don't miss this roller coaster ride WWII historical thriller!"

After the hell of Bataan, getting home was supposed to be the easy part.They battled the Japanese for months. Now Staff Sergeant Tarkington and his battered and bruised GIs are finally on their way out. Riding beneath the waves inside a Gato-Class submarine should be a relief from the constant strain of combat, but traversing hundreds of miles of enemy-infested waters turns out to be anything but.Tark's Ticks find that the sea holds as many dangers as the jungles. With courage, unwavering commitment, and sheer tenacity, they meet the dangers head-on.Can they fight through the ever-tightening noose of the Imperial Japanese Navy? Find out in the gritty third book of the Tark's Ticks Series_______________________________What readers are saying: "Damned good read." "...absolute page turners!" "The action is real and the story enjoyable." "The author is on my "buy without question" list!" "...Glatte's literary style is superb and he takes his readers far into the story. Great attention to detail and military strategy."

Allied forces on Luzon surrendered to the Japanese...Tark's Ticks didn't get the word.Staff Sergeant Tarkington and what's left of his squad are holed up deep in the interior, living among friendly villagers. They are ready to take the fight to the enemy, but this will be a different kind of war. Hit them hard and fast, create chaos and make them pay for their brutality, then disappear into the jungle like ghosts.They fight in terrible conditions, in an unforgiving jungle, taking what they need by force. There are no reinforcements coming, they can only rely on each other.The Imperial Japanese Army is closing in. If captured they'll be shown no mercy, for Tark's Ticks are being hunted by a relentless foe who has vowed revenge.Valor's Ghost is the second book in the gritty WWII series, Tark's Ticks._______________________________What readers are saying: "Exciting!" "...this was a helluva story." "A great read for any WWII follower." "...very hard to put this book down..." "...a page turner, and the combat sequences are exceptionally well written."

An action-packed WWII short story that unfolds deep in the jungles of Papua New Guinea.With little support and even fewer supplies, an elite Australian commando force prepares to face an experienced Japanese enemy-one that's ready to do anything to gain control of a strategic nearby port.After a high-stress landing during a Japanese air raid, the Australian commandos live in fear for weeks, facing the constant threat of a Japanese attack.But one successful ambush gives the Australians the confidence to plan a larger, bolder operation. The Japanese are formidable foes, and the squad barely makes it out alive-and only with help from the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles.Now, with pressure mounting and the responsibilities of war resting heavily on the lieutenants' shoulders, the Australian leaders must decide what they are willing to risk for victory-when failure could mean total devastation.Glatte's novella is a gritty, action-packed military thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end.