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  • Punk's War

  • The Punk Series, Book 1
  • By: Ward Carroll
  • Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
  • Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (38 ratings)
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By: Ward Carroll
Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
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Summary

Punk’s War reveals the inner workings of the US Navy as only an insider can. An authentic and riveting thriller, it is a highly acclaimed novel of a fighter pilot’s experience in the era just before 9/11. As the US military enters another postconflict period, the themes of leadership during crisis and accomplishing the mission make Punk’s War more relevant than ever.

©2001 Ward Carroll (P)2002 Blackstone Publishing

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Believable story

I never served in any military, so I can't really say if it's realistic or not, but it feels a lot closer to my imperfect world than top gun did. Frustrating and complex. If this is a fair portrayal of Navy life, it makes me feel slightly less bad for missing out on it.
I enjoyed the book very much.

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Fails to deliver

The concept had much promise, but the story fails to deliver. Lacking in flying action, this is more like a crew room soap opera with a pretty weak storyline attached.

Best avoided

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Every squadron has one by the sounds of it

behind every heroic action
there are many fibs and egos by the sounds of things
loved it...listening to Punk's Wing now.

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Full of colour and realism

Sometimes you find a rare gem of a story that occupies you totally until it's read, or listened to, completely.
I found Ward Carrol on YouTube some months ago and discovered a man who presented his videos with calm assurance and clarity in a very engaging style. Well, guess what? He writes the same way.
If I didn't already know, this novel had to be by a fighter pilot. Not only that, an F14 Tomcat driver. It is the little details that make the difference and give such colour to the story, deftly done and simply stated.
A terrific novel of modern carrier ops and flying.
Recommended

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Anytime baby

Outstanding story and narration taking you into navy aviation and the cockpit og the legendary Tomcat

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Fantastic

Having become a fan of Ward’s YouTube channel i thought I would have a listen and it didn’t disappoint thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish and look forward to the other books on the line.

With Ward being an f14 Rio it was fantastic to have such a great insight into carrier operations particularly F14s from someone who has actually been there and done it.

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