This historical military fiction novel chronicles how World War II changed lives from high school football to special forces combat. Wartime romance became a reality along with a soldier’s struggle to stay alive.
When the war ended, both the warriors and the women they came back to were not the same people. Coming home became nearly as lethal as combat.
The events of December 7, 1941, spirals Dale Anderson’s life into three remarkably different chapters. The innocence of youth expires with the outbreak of World War II, and the quest to win the Texas high school state football championship becomes a distant memory. Anderson and millions of young men and women flood recruiting centers in the following weeks. They soon learn war doesn’t have cheerleaders; it’s about killing. There is no other way to keep score.
A later generation would preach, “Make love, not war.” Dale Anderson and friends managed to do both.
Three exceptional women come into Anderson’s life. Vikki Bosco, the army nurse, is like a wind that cools the night, then is gone, never to be felt again. Destiny was not on their side, but there will always be a place in his heart for that sweet girl.
The trained killer, known only by the name Delta, is mean as a snake, but you can’t help loving her. Being with her is like riding a rocket with no saddle.
Simone Babineaux, the French resistance fighter, makes him better than he ever thought he could be. She brings a love that burns so hot it welds their relationship stronger every day. But having to come home without her and rebuild a third life proves nearly as deadly as the war.
FOOTBALL, FUGITIVES, AND FADING DREAMS: Historical sports fiction
“Five stars. A terrific book. The author did a great job at developing characters, some to love, a few to hate, and capturing the spirit of what it means to rise above your abilities to reach goals.”
“I enjoyed this from the first page. It was Great. I also grew up in a small town where football was life. The characters were believable. It was lovely and sad at the same time. I almost read it in one sitting. I did read it in one day.”
THE ME YOU NEVER KNEW: Historical romance
“The gripping storyline is full of a variety of interesting, well-developed characters, and the time and place is very well described. The storyline is complex, involving multiple locales, but comes together in the Texas panhandle.”
“The author fills his world with believable characters in a fast-paced world. I skimmed through the pages at a breakneck pace because I wanted to know what would happen next. Highly recommended.”
“Reading this author’s work is like watching a good movie.”
THE COMMITTEE: Suspense thriller
“A fun, gripping story with three-dimensional characters. You’ll like it.”
“Fred Hedgecoke has created a wonderful story in this series – books you simply can’t put down!”
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