Punks War, Ward Carroll
Punks War, Ward Carroll
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Punk's War

Author: Ward Carroll

Narrator: Paul Heitsch

Unabridged: 9 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/26/2022

Synopsis

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.

About Ward Carroll

Ward Carroll flew F-14 Tomcats for fifteen years after graduating from the US Naval Academy. He was named Naval Institute Press Author of the Year in 2001 for his novel Punk’s War, the first book in the Punk trilogy, followed by Punk’s Wing and Punk’s Fight. He is also the host of the popular Ward Carroll YouTube channel.

About Paul Heitsch

Paul Heitsch is an audiobook narrator, a pianist, a composer, a sound designer, a producer, and a teacher. As a member of The Second City National Touring Company, he has performed with Chris Farley, Steve Carrell, Jane Lynch, and many others. Prior to becoming a narrator, he worked to produce hundreds of spoken-word products for companies like LeapFrog, VTech Kids, and Rosetta Stone.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lyndon on October 31, 2021

I enjoy Ward Carroll's YouTube channel, and have a lot of respect for him. Unfortunately, Punk's War needed a few more passes before it got published. The positive side is that this book was what I expected: having been a Tomcat backseater for fifteen years, "Mooch" describes carrier aviation as it r......more

Goodreads review by Eric_W on April 22, 2009

First, the author's credentials. Carroll served as a radar intercept officer, RIO, the guy in tha backseat of an F-14, for fifteen years and now teaches at the Naval Academy. So when he says that being shot off a catapult is "life pasing through him. . .all the 'accelerated roller coasters' and 'car......more

Goodreads review by MJD on January 21, 2013

This story accurately depicts self absorbed jet pilots and the frequent frustrations of squadron life under bad leadership. It helps to be somewhat familiar with one or both of these facets to get full enjoyment out of the book, but it isn't completely necessary.......more

Goodreads review by Elaine on February 03, 2016

First in a series featuring Rick "Punk" Reichert as an F-14 Tomcat aviator who has a long-standing conflict with his incompetent squadron commander, becomes an unwilling player in military politics, and must fly in the dogfight of his life over Iraqi skies. An entertaining and nicely written story o......more

Goodreads review by Andreas on November 07, 2024

Rick Reichert, callsign Punk, is on deployment aboard an aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf during the 1990s. While on hot standby for launch in an F-14, he is unexpectedly replaced in the jet by his squadron commander. As it turns out, an Iranian F-4 fighter wants to play games with the Americans......more

Quotes

“Tom Clancy meets Joseph Heller in this riveting, irreverent portrait of the fighter pilots of today’s Navy.” Stephen Coonts, New York Times bestselling author

“Suspense, drama, and action as hot as a fighter jet’s afterburner, Carroll's account of modern naval aviation reads like Top Gun on steroids.” Publishers Weekly

“This first novel by former navy pilot Carroll is an exciting tale of a young lieutenant’s tour of duty as a fighter pilot on an aircraft carrier stationed near Iraq…This is a fast and worthwhile debut.” Library Journal

“A compelling picture of the harsh realities of professional life for some of the most intelligent, able, and courageous young people in our society.” Booklist

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