Bøger af Chris Glatte

War rages in the Pacific. The Japanese are losing ground. The GIs of the 164th Regiment must pay for every bloody yard.First Sergeant Carver and the soldiers of Able Company are thrust into the battle for the Philippine Islands. Each island, big or small must be taken and the Japanese occupiers killed or captured. Each island is another challenge. Another way to die.With the help of Filipino resistance fighters, the U.S. Army relentlessly moves forward. Each campaign takes a deadly toll and further demoralizes them.To Carver and O'Connor, the war seems endless. Every day of combat decreases their odds of survival. Can they find hope in the future? Will they survive this fight just to be thrust into another desperate battle?This is the third and final gritty war novel in the 164th Regiment Series.

Outnumbered GIs tasked with an impossible defense against a desperate force of Japanese soldiers. A forgotten battle on a hellish island in the Northern Solomons.Sergeant Carver and Able Company are veterans of Guadalcanal. After much needed rest they're thrown back into combat with untested recruits.With the help from veterans like Corporal O'Connor, the woodsman from Oregon, and Private Willy, the thug from the city, they must mold the replacements to become the veterans they're trying to replace. The mission is like nothing they've tackled before. They're not meant to take the island, but to defend the six-mile beachhead. It's a bloody and thankless job, in a forgotten corner of the war.The Japanese are slowly starving. They must push the Allies back into the sea at any cost. Their only advantage is superior numbers. The GIs need a miracle, and even then it may not be enough.Get Bloody Bougainville, the second book in Chris Glatte's gritty WWII series, today!

In the darkest hours of World War II, courage flares brightest. As the storm of war intensifies, Clyde finds himself in the thrumming heart of the action. While his valor is tested on the battlefields of Leyte Gulf, Mindoro, and Corregidor, an unacknowledged yearning for the normalcy of civilian life gnaws at him. At the same time, Shawn battles his inner demons in the unforgiving Burmese jungle, his spirit strained by the brutal realities of guerrilla warfare against the Japanese. The line between duty and darkness blurs, threatening to consume him. Back on the home front, Abby, scarred by a personal loss and burdened by guilt, seeks solace in the adrenaline-fueled flights of the Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron. Her reckless escapades in the sky mirror her turbulent emotions, but a fateful encounter forces her to confront her trauma. Across the Pacific, Frank navigates treacherous waters of passion and retribution, his mission complicated by his fervor to protect a Filipino woman whose life hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Sal finds himself in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, his quest for justice pitting him against ruthless adversaries. The lives of the Cooper family intertwine within the epic tapestry of WWII. In the tradition of Jeff Shaara and Ken Follett, The Light After the Storm delivers an epic tale of heroism and sacrifice that will captivate readers from beginning to end. _____________________ What readers are saying: ★★★★★ "...wonderful."★★★★★ "...tightly woven..."★★★★★ "...totally engrossing..."★★★★★ "...makes history come to life..."★★★★★ "...fast-moving, WWII masterpiece..."

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."

The Cooper family saga continues, as the world descends into war and devastation.As WWII rages, paratrooper Clyde Cooper sets sail for Panama. Expecting to be reunited with his cousin, Shawn, Clyde instead arrives to find his patriotic cousin missing. The Army brass share only scant information regarding Shawn's last known whereabouts. Is he a casualty of war? Or is the military purposefully covering up his fate?Meanwhile, back at home, Abigail struggles to escape her overbearing father and visits an old friend in Texas who is a pilot for the Women's Auxiliary Ferry Squadron (WAFS). Before joining herself, Abby returns home to tie up loose ends. But when her friend uncovers dangerous shortcuts at her father's factory, Abby is swept into a different kind of fight.And on the other side of the world Clyde's brother Frank finds himself settling into the brutal life of a POW. Captured by the Japanese, each day is a bloody battle to survive. A battle that Frank is not sure he can fight much longer.As the war burns on, Clyde and his loved ones must confront deception, death, and destruction. But when the smoke clears, what will be left of their family?This epic WWII historical fiction series, told through the eyes of the different members of the Cooper family, follows the war through its conclusion._______________________What readers are saying: "...gripping..." "...hooked me..." "...a fresh perspective..." "...addicted to this series..." "...I couldn't recommend this more highly for WWII buffs..."

As WWII surges forward, the Cooper family struggles to survive on the front lines.and on the home front.Clyde Cooper and his fellow paratroopers have returned to Australia after a highly successful operation in New Guinea. But the respite is brief as a new mission looms on the horizon. Jumping onto Nooemfor Island will push the veterans to their limits, and plunge them into deadly combat against an enemy that refuses to admit defeat.Clyde's brother, Frank, has escaped the iron grip of the brutal Japanese POW camp and landed in a tropical paradise. But he's not content to let the war roll on by. With help from his native hosts, Frank braves the seas, determined to rejoin the fight. But when he finally re-enters the fray, he may regret his decision.Cousin Shawn remains deep inside Burma battling side by side with the Kachin Rangers as an OSS operative-taking the fight to the enemy in their own backyard. But the Japanese are far from defeated, meeting the offensive with unexpectedly stiff resistance. Unfamiliar with the Burmese jungles, Shawn's OSS cadre and the Kachin Rangers struggle to gain the advantage. But they must retain a foothold in Burma at all costs.or risk losing one of the most important Allied supply routes in the region.Meanwhile, back in the US, Abby Cooper is embracing her new role flying for the WASPs. But she quickly realizes her profession entails dangers beyond what she ever imagined. Now, Abby is questioning everything she's worked so hard to achieve.There is no end in sight to this worldwide calamity. Tragedy and sacrifice surround the Cooper family on all fronts. And the only way forward is through their strength, resolve, and faith in one another._______________________What readers are saying: "...addicting..." "Just amazing!" "...an excellent read..." "...WWII masterpiece..." "...I feel like I grew up with the Cooper boys..."

As World War II begins, the Cooper family is thrust headlong into the fray, where they must face the ultimate test of courage-from the home front to the battlefield."...a suspenseful saga of one family's inspiring fight..." -Lee Jackson, author of After DunkirkIt's 1941. Clyde and Abigail Cooper are happy newlyweds. She's from Seattle's upper crust, and he's from the wrong side of the tracks. Yet the two are deeply in love. All Clyde wants is to give Abby the life she deserves.But his plans are dashed with the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.However much he loves his new wife, Clyde can't ignore his duty to serve. His cousin Shawn Cooper enlisted months before, anticipating the coming war. He regales Clyde with his experiences with a fledgling, experimental US Army unit known as the paratroopers. Soon Clyde enlists with plans for the Airborne, hoping the longer training cycle will outlast the war.Abby is devastated to part with her new husband, and she knows she needs to find something to occupy her time. While the war has brought many new opportunities for women in the workforce, Abby stumbles into something quite exciting.and dangerous.For Abby's father, Victor Brooks, America's entry into the war means profit. Brooks Industries was on the brink of collapse, but the war has changed everything. The only thing that can stop him is his own insatiable greed.Thousands of miles away in the Philippines, Clyde's brother Frank, a US Army soldier, fights for his life against a relentless Japanese onslaught. Ill-equipped, with no chance of resupply, Frank and his unit fight a well-trained Japanese Army on the Bataan Peninsula. After months of bloody fighting, Frank finds himself on the final Allied strongpoint remaining in the Philippines-Corregidor Island.A Time to Serve is the first book in this epic new WWII historical fiction series, told through the eyes of the different members of the Cooper family, and following the war through its conclusion. Recommended for fans of Jeff Shaara and Ken Follett._______________________What readers are saying: "...winner..." "...excellent..." "...amazing story..." "...struck me deeply." "No matter what you are looking for in a book you will find it here."

Flung to the far corners of the earth, the Cooper family fights for survival in a world devastated by war.Locked in a gut-wrenching struggle against a desperate and relentless enemy, Clyde Cooper and his team of vaunted paratroopers engage in a bloody campaign that pushes each man to his limits. The war may have begun as an idyllic romp in Australia-but the terrifying reality has now become inescapable.Meanwhile, Clyde's cousin Shawn fights in Burma alongside the shadowy OSS. Their hallmark brutality leaves him shaken, but it may be the only thing that can keep him alive.Back home, Abby rediscovers her knack as a pilot. Her job could help turn the tide of the war-but can she risk everything in the line of duty?And for Frank, each day is a grim battle to stay alive. As a POW deep in enemy-occupied territory he focuses every effort on undermining his Japanese captors. But his strength is wearing thin, and his sanity hangs in the balance.The Cooper family is separated by thousands of miles and an overwhelming conflict that threatens to leave the world in ruins. But their determination, ingenuity, and shared purpose will unite them as they persevere against all odds.As a powerful tale of courage, hope, and survival, the third book in A Time to Serve is an epic WWII historical fiction novel that brings the Pacific Theatre to life with gritty and authentic detail. The Scars of Battle is perfect for fans of Jeff Shaara and Ken Follett.

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.

In early June 1942, the Japanese occupied Attu Island-A year later, the U.S. Army took it back.Attu Island sits in the far western reaches of the Alaskan Aleutian Chain. It has one of the worst climates known to man. The cold, wet weather, matched with the boggy, treeless tundra, made the fighting conditions some of the worst of the entire Second World War.Tanks and other support vehicles were useless, leaving the GIs alone to assault the relatively small force of well-dug in defenders from one foggy ridgetop to another. As casualties mounted, the quick three-day battle the allies hoped for, dragged on for nearly three weeks of constant fighting-often hand to hand.For two soldiers linked by friendship but separated by towering ridges, day to day survival meant facing constant challenges, not only from a relentless and motivated foe, but from the island itself.Shrouded Glory is a gritty WWII novel and will keep you turning the pages.