"The shocking true story of America’s smallest war hero, mercenary, and spy—whose life and death are shrouded in mystery—and his unwavering, eternal vow to the woman he loved." A tiny homeless man confesses his astonishing life story to his only friend—a Miami cop. Ten days later, he is killed, struck down in a mysterious hit-and-run that raises more questions than answers. From the bloody jungles of Vietnam to the dangerous streets of Iraq and Venezuela, The Giant Killer unravels a true story so explosive, it makes fiction look tame. #1 New York Times bestselling author Doug Stanton– "You are holding in your hands an amazing journey into a world of puzzles, intrigue, and mystery. Giant Killers are among us-- author David Yuzuk walked with one and returned with this tale.” If Richard Flaherty was only the shortest man to ever serve in the U.S. Army and become a decorated Green Beret, that would certainly be a unique story in itself. Flaherty was much more, though. He was a bonafide war hero and beloved leader of the men he commanded. A small stature with a oversized shadow. Yet, he was cut from the Army that was his life after two tours in Vietnam. This story documents as much as can be known about a man whose post army life was spent in a variety of jobs freelancing, alternating between classified missions conducted by the CIA and Federal agencies.... What an interesting man and totally unique story. -John Werner, VINE VOICE "You are holding in your hands an amazing journey into a world of puzzles, intrigue, and mystery. Be assured: David Yuzuk's compassionate and exacting hand as a police detective, and his brilliant gifts as a storyteller, guide us through worlds we didn't know existed, but which he snaps to page-turning life. Giant Killers are among us-- Yuzuk walked with one and returned with this tale." - Doug Stanton, #1 New York Times bestselling author If Richard Flaherty was only the shortest man to ever be in the U.S. Army and a Green Beret, that would certainly be a unique story in itself. Flaherty was much more, though. He was a bonafide war hero and beloved leader of the men he commanded. A small stature with a oversized shadow. Yet, he was cut from the Army that was his life after two tours in Vietnam. This story documents as much as can be known about a man whose post army life was spent in a variety of jobs freelancing, alternating between classified missions conducted by the CIA and NSA.... What an interesting man and totally unique story. -John Werner, VINE VOICE Miami police officer David Yuzuk befriended a homeless man and ... learns that this unassuming 69-year-old man was a decorated military veteran. Yuzuk started digging and discovered that Flaherty had worked undercover with the Feds during the '80s. Soon after, Flaherty is killed by a hit-and-run driver. His friend decides to investigate and finds a passport that shows Flaherty was secretly traveling to dangerous locations like Jordan, Iraq, Thailand, Vietnam, and Venezuela, while living as a homeless man. He did time in prison for drugs but was that a cover or a real conviction? "The Giant Killer" is one of those stranger-than-fiction tales that would never make it as a movie pitch because it's just so unbelievable. -Military.com The Giant Killer Book reference guideTopics in the book:Vietnam War, Tet offensive, Operation Carentan II, Mission Impossible, Mk-54 SADM, Green Light Project, Rhodesian Bush War, Operation Quail Shooter, ATF vs Byron Carlisle & Keith Anderson, Contra's & Anti-Sandinista's, PTSD, & Homeless Veterans. Military Units Richard Flaherty served in:101st Airborne, 3rd & 10th Special Forces Group. Military Locations in the book: Fort Jackson, Fort McClelland, Fort Benning, Fort Devens, Fort Bragg, Fort Devins, Hue, Phu Bai, LZ Sally, Eight Klick Ville, and Camp Pawai, Lopburi Thailand.  Richard Flaherty Bio: He earned the Silver Star, Bronze Star w/V, Bronze Star (3OLC), Purple Heart (1OLC), Air Medal, Gallantry Cross W/Silver Star, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman's Badge, 3 Overseas Bars, Sharpshooter Badge W/Rifle Bar, and Parachutist Badge among others for his service in Vietnam. He served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division as a Platoon and Recon Platoon Leader with companies B, C and D. He returned to CONUS and attended the Special Forces School at Fort Bragg and was assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group. He returned to South East Asia with the 46th Special Forces Company. In 1970 he was reassigned to the 10th Special Forces Group at Fort Devens, MA.