The War Years: Through A Bloody Lens (Dutch Clarke Series) - Softcover

Ratty, Mr Brian D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615987281 ISBN 13: 9780615987286

Publisher: Sunset Lake Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Second Edition (with story notes) of the awarding winning novel: The War Years - Through A Bloody Lens:In 1942, as American blood is about to be spilled in far-off Guadalcanal, a young man boards a train and blindly heads towards his destiny: boot camp with the United States Marine Corps. These tragic times of World War II were the defining years for millions of cowboys and plowboys. This book is a compelling chronicle about these years and one not-so-ordinary young man. ‘The War Years’ is a heartwarming saga about Dutch Clarke who, over the objections of his prominent family, answers his country’s call. Just as Dutch is about to complete boot camp, family influence steps in and propels him through the ranks and into the Office of War Information. Here he puts down his rifle and takes up photography. Soon Dutch learns the power of the lens and the courage to use it. This is a uniquely different war story about men who fought their way across the Pacific, not with guns but with cameras. This tapestry covers more than just guns and bullets; it is also about the human threads of prejudice, friendship and the ultimate sacrifice. After surviving a Japanese POW camp and a daring escape, Dutch is given the opportunity to be one of the first American photographers to set foot on homeland Japan...here he turns his assignment from reconnaissance to revenge. This story is as fresh as today’s headlines and as true as yesterday’s sins.If you enjoyed ‘The Band of Brothers’ or ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ you’ll love ‘The War Years!’ Book of the Year Finalist: ForeWord MagazineWinner: Eric Hoffer Literary Award 2nd Edition 2014REVIEW: The novelist misses nothing as his narrative...death, heroism, revenge, and redemption in nonstop action. Ratty effectively weaves a combination of current drama and flashbacks as Dutch narrates his saga. A skilled storyteller, Ratty has moments of elegant prose. It’s no wonder that the book is a ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year finalist and an Eric Hoffer Award-winner. ForeWord Magazine Review

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Winner: Eric Hoffer Literary Award
Book of the Year Finalist - ForeWord Magazine

About the Author:

Brian D. Ratty, a retired media executive and graduate of Brooks Institute of Photography, also holds an honorary Master of Science degree. He and his wife, Tess, live on the north Oregon Coast, where he writes and photographs that rugged and majestic region. Over the past thirty years, he has traveled the vast wilderness of the Pacific Coast in search of images and stories that reflect the spirit and splendor of those spectacular lands. Brian is an award-winning historical fiction novelist, and has written numerous magazine articles about the Pacific Northwest. Why I write I write what I like to read, historical fiction rich with bold characters and powerful storylines. I shy away from gratuitous violence and descriptive sex; instead my stories portray adventure with vivid descriptions and believable plots. My goal is to whisk the reader away to another frame of mind... the results being a suspenseful and brisk read. Readers Wanted!

About this edition

• Publisher: Sunset Lake Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0615987281
• ISBN 13: 9780615987286
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 476