From the Delta to the DMZ

From firebases to rice paddies, from Saigon streets to jungle ambushes-Sean Kelly reports from the front lines of a divided nation at war.

A syndicated columnist caught between worlds, Sean Kelly searches for the human stories behind the headlines of Vietnam. His weekly dispatches reveal what the evening news can't show: the quiet heroism of medics rushing toward danger, the camaraderie forged in impossible conditions, and the brutal choices soldiers face daily.

When Sean meets Carmen, a mysterious woman working for the State Department, he finds something he never expected in the chaos of war-love. But in a country where danger lurks in both jungle firefights and Saigon back alleys, nothing is certain, not even tomorrow.

As Sean witnesses the complexities of combat, from helicopter insertions to tank assaults, from river patrols to midnight ambushes, he struggles to convey the truth to readers back home. Each column brings him closer to understanding the conflict-and closer to the realization that some stories might cost him everything.

In this powerful second installment, award-winning author Paul Sinor draws on his own experiences to craft an unforgettable journey through America's most controversial war, seen through the eyes of those who lived it.

Paul Sinor is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel. During his career, he had two combat tours during the Viet Nam War, and other diverse assignments, from company commander to being on the staff of the Secretary of Defense. His last military assignment was the Army Liaison to the Television and Film Industry in Los Angeles. In that capacity, he was the script consultant and on-site technical advisor for a multitude of feature films, including Transformers 1-3, I Am Legend, The Messenger, Taking Chance, GI Joe, and numerous episodic television series. As a novelist, he currently has over twenty books in print from traditional publishers. This includes two mystery series. Eight of his screenplays have been made into feature films, with one: Minutes to Midnight resulting in him being awarded a People's Choice TELLY Award as a producer. His ninth feature film is currently in post-production. He holds a BA in Criminology and an MFA in Creative Writing and is a member of MWA and ITW. He has been a presenter at numerous writer's conferences and is active in all forms of social media, with websites devoted to his books and movies. Paul has taught screenwriting at the University of West Florida and the University of Washington.