January 1970 - Just over a week ago James Peterson was a high school freshman whose biggest worry was passing his Geometry class. Now he's in South Vietnam impersonating a army paratrooper. He's not there for glory but to make up for his cowardice and solve a mystery.But can a fifteen year old boy survive without any military training?Can he find the answers he seeks?Or will someone see that he's shut down permanently?2.4 million men served in South Vietnam. Join the adventure and meet the most unusual one of all. "There's nothing quite like it on the market. Very highly recommended." - Midwest Book Review "One of the best of the Vietnam War thrillers. Derrick is a master storyteller." - Military Writers Society of America "Derrick builds his story with bricks, and the foundation is rock solid and incredibly clever. A chilling thriller. Five stars." - Readers Favorite "A powerful novel, rich in historical detail and excellent characterization. I can't recommend it highly enough... From its gripping opening to it's heart-pounding climax, this was a book I couldn't put down." - San Francisco Book Review "A mystery thriller of epic proportions" - Literary Classics "This historical thriller packs a punch!" - Wishing Shelf "Recommending for those looking for an unusual Vietnam War yarn." - (Vietnam Veterans of America) Veteran's Magazine "Well written and executed with unique and genuine characters." - Seattle Book Review "A spellbinding book." - Book Readers Appreciation Group Philip Derrick was brought up as an Air Force brat before disappointing his father and joining the Army. After volunteering for Vietnam, he served a tour with the 2nd Infantry Division on the DMZ in South Korea. He is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Following college on the GI Bill he became a probation officer. This came to an abrupt halt several years later when he had to disarm a disgruntled drunk ex-marine of a shotgun on the main street of town one night. He figured there had to be a safer line of work. The result was a Ph.D from the University of Idaho and career change into higher education as a professor and Dean of Students. Later he became a high school football coach (121-60 record) and history teacher enabling him to both coach and teach each of his three sons. It was a great experience despite having his house toilet papered twice. He has been on the TODAY show and interviewed by Brian Williams on the NBC Nightly News. But he's also had his house burn down with 60 others in a wildfire. Easy come, easy go. He currently lives in the Cascade mountains an hour from Seattle and watches the deer pass by his living room window on a daily basis. In his study are more than 1,000 books, none of which his spouse allows outside the room since he otherwise leaves them lying around all over the place. He can be contacted at philipderrick.com.