The Far Reaches - Hardcover

Hickam, Homer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312334753 ISBN 13: 9780312334758

Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books, 2007

Synopsis

A legend of the Pacific, Coast Guard Captain Josh Thurlow joins hordes of young marines as they attempt to crush the Japanese on island after bloody island. As these men face fanatical defenders, who revel in snipers and human wave attacks, there is no escape for most save death. The casualties are enormous, and Josh and his ragtag team of men set out on a desperate journey to stay one step ahead of the enemy. Along the way, the motley crew finds love, honour, and the will to survive in this dangerous tropical paradise.

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Review:

Praise for "The Far Reaches""Hickam keeps the stakes high and the tension taut in this fast-moving historical." --"Publishers Weekly""Excellent." --"Kirkus""Entertaining compelling and historically grounded." --Military.com"Packed with action and pathos [Hickam's] impressive writing skills chronicle a near-catastrophic battle early in World War II .it is here that Hickam injects his rich and colorful characters into the story." -Bookreporter.com "" Praise for "The Ambassador's Son""A tightly wrapped tale of wartime action." --"Publishers Weekly""Homer Hickam establishes himself as an heir to such greats as James Jones and Herman Wouk." --James Bradley, bestselling author of "Flags of Our Fathers" "This fast-moving tale of action, intrigue, and romance during World War II is filled with fascinating characters and vivid backgrounds. Hickam is one of the best yarn-spinners in the business." --James Reasoner, author of "The Last Good War""A well-written piece of WWII fiction that would be worth reading even without its bonus characters." -"Roanoke"" Times" "Hickam effectively weaves storytelling and exhaustive research on Kennedy into a thrilling tale" -"The Denver Post""""A fast-paced adventure novel with sea chases and skin-of-their-teeth rescues the real strength of the book lies in the characters. The main protagonists are well-drawn and credible [and] the peripheral characters truly shine." "-Richmond Times-Dispatch " ""THE AMBASSADOR'S SON" is the reason I love to read. It takes you to a place where propellers and tides and bullets decide men's fates and you feel like you're sweating along with the heroes and villains. Homer Hickam is such a good writer that I'd probably read anything that he put out, but this adventure made me feel like a kid again." --Rick Bragg, bestselling author of "ALL OVER BUT THE SHOUTIN'""Homer Hickam is the best natural storyteller I've read in years." -Stephen Coonts"

About the Author:

HOMER HICKAM is the author of the #1 "New York "Times bestseller "Rocket Boys," which was made into the acclaimed movie "October "Sky. A respected amateur historian, he is also the author of the military history best-seller "Torpedo Junction," along with the popular historical novels "The Keeper's Son "and" The Ambassador's Son." With a totla of nine books to his credit, including the award-winning memoir "Sky of Stone," and the techno-thriller best-seller "Back to the Moon," Hickam's talents clearly span many writing genres. He is a Vietnam combat veteran, a scuba instructor who has led underwater exploration teams across the world, a retired rocket scientist, and, recently, has become an avid field paleontologist. More than anything else, he loves to write. He is married to Linda Terry Hickam, an artist, who is also his assistant. They share their time with their cats between homes in Alabama and the U. S. Virgin Islands.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0312334753
• ISBN 13: 9780312334758
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320