Wednesday, June 26, 2002
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Wednesday, June 26, 2002 |
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Weekend Warriors' a solid summer read By MICHAEL
BOYLAN
"Weekend Warriors" may be Fayetteville resident Jerry Moore's first book but, after reading the action-packed historical novel, I certainly hope it is not his last. The novel focuses on Mac McRee and David Wood, two Naval Reservists (Weekend Warriors) who become embroiled in a tale of intrigue and espionage afer their plane is shot down during a routine surveillance mission around the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis. They meet up with some Cuban exiles who were trained by the CIA to aid in the Bay of Pigs Invasion and must avoid being captured by Russians and rogue CIA agents who believe both Mac and Wood know more about missing nuclear warheads than they are letting on. "Weekend Warriors" is an amazing effort from a first time author. The story is based on actual events and Moore did a lot of research so the details, including dates and times of certain events, are accurate. It is also evident that Moore has a military background and is familiar with the subject matter and jargon. The novel travels all over the world and features an extensive cast of characters. One of the most interesting characters is General Kaniwalski, who also happens to be Moore's favorite character. Kaniwalski is based on an actual Russian general who was demoted before the misile crisis and promoted afterwards. He begins as the bad guy but is later revealed to be a man like any man, wary of entering another World War and longng to be home with his wife. Moore has a good sense for all of his characters and even those who play bit parts in the story come to life and resonate with the reader. Though the book is long it is chock full of everything that makes a story great: an interesting and believable plot, fully realized characters and a solid message about humanity. "Weekend Warriors" can be purchased via orders at Barnes and Noble, on the Internet at www.BarnesandNoble.com, www.1stbooks.com or Moore's own Web site, www. Moore2000.com. Eventually, the book may also be available at local bookstores such as Omega Books in Peachtree City and Scott's Bookstore in Newnan. |
