Friday, May 25, 2012

FREE KINDLE DOWNLOADS x 3


On Memorial Day Monday, May 28 2012, Get a Free Kindle Download of Authors Carol Schultz Vento, John Nevola, and Warren Martin’s books.   


Three FREE e-books
 In Author Carol Schultz Vento’s The Hidden Legacy of World War II: A Daughter’s Journey of Discovery,   Carol Schultz Vento weaves life with her paratrooper father into the larger narrative of World War II and the homecoming of the Greatest Generation.   More info and link to Amazon here and at Carol’s website.  


The Last Jump by John Nevola is a war story, a mystery, a love tale, and a tribute to the people who won World War II. Fact and fiction intermix seamlessly to unravel a secret passionately guarded by four aging soldiers.
More info and link to Amazon here and at John’s website



  Forgotten Soldiers: What Happened to Jacob Walden by Warren Martin, is a fictional Cold War mystery about an Air Force Captain shot down in Vietnam in 1970 and never returned home. Journalist Ted Pratt investigates the story and shocked by what he finds
More info and link to Amazon here and at Warren’s website





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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Forgotten Soldiers FREE Kindle Download

This Memorial Day weekend I am making my book available for a FREE Kindle Downlaod.  If you read your books on Kindle or have friends who do, this is an opportunity to get a free copy.  The Download will be available Sat-Mon, May 26 through May 28, 2012 at the Amazon Kindle site http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007WMQWGK and you can get it for FREE...and of course if you want to buy the paperback you can still do that too through my website http://warrenmartinbooks.com/ and get a autographed copy. I’m also doing $2 donations to the Green Beret Foundation for paperback purchases through my website.
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The Book - Forgotten Soldiers: What Happened to Jacob Walden
The fictional Cold War story about Air Force Captain Jacob Walden shot down over Vietnam in 1970 and the unknown story of why he never returned home. Forty years later Journalist Ted Pratt investigates what may be the sudden reappearance of Jacob Walden. Ted Pratt follows the trail to find Jacob and encounters Charlie Smith, a secretive and seasoned Operative who may have answers to the question about “What Happened to Jacob Walden,” and why Jake never returned home.
 
Some of the first comments about the book...
Won't Be Able to Put This Book Down... The only disappointment I had with this book was the fact I finished it in less than a day. A fantastic read that captures the reader. Jacob Walden's journey is a remarkable story - and at times I found myself wondering if the story could be true... I highly recommend the book for all readers - and not just history or military buffs - but for anyone that has a space in their heart to keep the spirit of our Forgotten Soldiers alive. Jen
Make sure your schedule is clear... open to page one at about 2pm and could not put it down finished at 1130pm... One of the best books I have read this year! Congratulations, and well done! I would advise anyone who is going to buy it make sure your schedule is clear. Andy Miller
Fiction?? I wonder...Although this is a work of fiction, the story could very well have happened and none of us would have been the wiser.
...The author uses real events in his story such as the historic U.S. raid on the Son Tay prison camp... Jane Fonda's infamous trip to the Hanoi Hilton Prison in North Vietnam, and the fall of the Russian empire...To tell anymore would be a spoiler - you'll have to read this fine story on your own to see how it ends. Warning: you'll stay up late into the night reading because you won't be able to stop. Highly recommended! John Podlaski, Author

Cherries : A Vietnam War Novel
Clever Thriller! ... the cleverest thriller I have read this year! It has all the elements of true suspense... The author, Warren Martin, has plunged into his rucksack of knowledge and experience and crafted a tale that will keep you in suspense until the final page. I highly recommend it. Bernard Cenney
LTC (R) US Army, Author
Sparrow's Tears and Close Your Eyes and See.
A Remarkable Story... To tell a good story you need some kind of narrative device that brings the reader in and then, once you have the reader, to keep them wanting more. That's what Warren Martin does in his debut novel...it's what drives the story from page to page. Martin has a good story to tell and his heartfelt undertaking is not to be underestimated. Jeffrey Miller, author of the award-winning Korean War novel War Remains and his modern history of Korea, Waking Up in the Land of the Morning Calm
 
 

Friday, May 18, 2012

Forgotten Soldiers Giveaway is Over


The Free Book Giveaway for an autographed copy of “Forgotten Soldiers” hasended.  We had 820 people enter to win one of three available copies.

Congratulations to Lenny from Prince Frederick Maryland, Elise from Maricopa Arizona and Cornelis from across the pond in Gwynedd England. Autographed copies of Forgotten Soldiers are on the way and thanks to all for participating in the giveaway.

To order your autographed copy of “Forgotten Soldier” you can click on the Buy Now Button on the right side bar or visit my website at warrenmartinbooks.com . I am also currently donating $2 for each purchase made from my site to the Green Beret Foundation. You can also visit Amazon for paperback and Kindle editions.



Monday, May 14, 2012

Forgotten Soldiers Giveaway

Enter to receive an Free autographed copy of Forgotten Soldiers.

What People have said:

Forgotten Soldiers - Fiction?? I wonder... April 23, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Although this is a work of fiction, the story could very well have happened and none of us would have been the wiser...The author uses real events in his story such as the historic U.S. raid on the Son Tay prison camp... Jane Fonda's infamous trip to the Hanoi Hilton Prison in North Vietnam, and the fall of the Russian empire...To tell anymore would be a spoiler - you'll have to read this fine story on your own to see how it ends. Warning: you'll stay up late into the night reading because you won't be able to stop. Highly recommended!
 
A Remarkable Story May 11, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase:
To tell a good story you need some kind of narrative device that brings the reader in and then, once you have the reader, to keep them wanting more. That's what Warren Martin does in his debut novel, "Forgotten Soldiers: What Happened to Jacob Walden." The title alone is enough to entice a would-be reader to find out what actually happened to Jacob Walden. And once you start reading, Martin keeps on enticing you with this remarkable book.

Won't Be Able to Put This Book Down May 8, 2012
By Jen
Format:Kindle Edition:
The only disappointment I had with this book was the fact I finished it in less than a day. A fantastic read that captures the reader. Jacob Walden's journey is a remarkable story - and at times I found myself wondering if the story could be true... I highly recommend the book for all readers - and not just history or military buffs - but for anyone that has a space in their heart to keep the spirit of our Forgotten Soldiers alive.

Enter to win your Free paperback copy. 
(May 14 through May 18, 2012)


Goodreads Book Giveaway

Forgotten Soldiers by Warren Martin

Forgotten Soldiers

by Warren Martin

Giveaway ends May 18, 2012.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Highly Recommended - 5 Stars


Forgotten Soldiers: What happened to Jacob Walden
Book Review by Author John Podlask

Although this is a work of fiction, the story could very well have happened and none of us would have been the wiser.

Captain Jacob Walden, 24, had only been in Vietnam for a month when his plane is shot down in 1970.  He ejects safely, only to be captured by farmers loyal to the enemy.  The author chronicles Jacob’s 400-mile trek on foot through the jungles - northward toward Hanoi where he can be turned over to the proper authorities.  Jake's entire world takes a flip upside down when his captors inform him that Vietnam is not at war with the United States, therefore, the Geneva Convention does not apply.  Jake is not a POW, instead, he is judged a criminal and sentenced to prison.

Thus began his daily ritual of torture, starvation, inhumane treatment and isolation.  Thinking his life could not get any worse, Jake soon discovers how wrong he is when a masochistic Russian Major takes over the interrogation and torture. 
The author uses real events in his story such as the historic U.S. raid on the Son Tay prison camp to rescue seventy American prisoners – a location only 23 miles west of Hanoi, Jane Fonda’s infamous trip to the Hanoi Hilton Prison in North Vietnam, and the fall of the Russian empire.

Thirty-six years later, Capt Jacob Walden is officially pronounced dead by the United States government.  A reporter and Jacob’s brother do not believe this to be true and set out on their own to find proof to the contrary.  What they find instead is shocking!  To tell anymore would be a spoiler - you’ll have to read this fine story on your own to see how it ends.  Warning:  you’ll stay up late into the night reading because you won’t be able to stop.  Highly recommended!  Five Stars!  Great job Warren!  





Saturday, May 5, 2012

Cold War-May 5, 1955



When we read and hear about various plans proposed by military leaders who know and knew what they were talking about concerning the future of Iraq and Afghanistan, it generally results in political comebacks about getting out, the cost and an array of other remarks that in some instances may be of the best intentions, but in reality can be the worst of alternatives. Regardless of the countless history lessons, political gain and detachment from future reality seem to win out, resulting sometimes in an upgraded version of a repeat of history.  If we were to take a poll and ask how long Germany was occupied after the end of WWII, we would likely get either "When the war ended" or "Aren't we still there?"  It is doubtful that most people would know or even believe that it was almost ten years to the day before the Allies ended the occupation, and most people likely would not even understand why occupation is necessary.and a necessity.  The below reprinted article from History.com gives a brief account of the day the Allied ended the occupation of West Germany.   

Allies end occupation of West Germany
May 5, 1955
The Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) becomes a sovereign state when the United States, France, and Great Britain end their military occupation, which had begun in 1945. With this action, West Germany was given the right to rearm and become a full-fledged member of the western alliance against the Soviet Union.


In 1945, the United States, Great Britain, and France had assumed the occupation of the western portion of Germany (as well as the western half of Berlin, situated in eastern Germany). The Soviet Union occupied eastern Germany, as well as the eastern half of Berlin. As Cold War animosities began to harden between the western powers and Russia, it became increasingly obvious that Germany would not be reunified. By the late-1940s, the United States acted to formalize the split and establish western Germany as an independent republic, and in May 1949, the Federal Republic of Germany was formally announced. In 1954, West Germany joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the mutual defense alliance between the United States and several European nations. All that remained was for the Americans, British, and French to end their nearly 10-year occupation. This was accomplished on May 5, 1955, when those nations issued a proclamation declaring an end to the military occupation of West Germany. Under the terms of an agreement reached earlier, West Germany would now be allowed to establish a military force of up to a half-million men and resume the manufacture of arms, though it was forbidden from producing any chemical or atomic weapons.

West German Flag
East German Flag
The end of the Allied occupation of West Germany meant a full recognition of the republic as a member of the western alliance against the Soviet Union. While the Russians were less than thrilled by the prospect of a rearmed West Germany, they were nonetheless pleased that German reunification had officially become a dead issue. Shortly after the May 5 proclamation was issued, the Soviet Union formally recognized the Federal Republic of Germany. The two Germany's remained separated until 1990, when they were formally reunited and once again became a single democratic country.

Link to History.com: Allies end occupation of West Germany




Friday, May 4, 2012

Where was Jacob Walden on May 4, 1970


 Where were You on May 4, 1970

This was the type of headlines Jacob Walden and other military service members were seeing 40 years ago today. Jacob was still in the States, but in just eight short weeks he would be in Vietnam and on June 30 would be shot down, and never return home. 
Although there was and still is disagreement about the Vietnam War, the disagreement does not change the facts or sacrifice of those who served, nor does it change the sacrifices of those who’ve served during the Cold War Era and who’ve since been Forgotten.

Cold War Mystery about Air Force Captain Jacob Walden shot down over Vietnam in 1970 and the untold story of why he never returned home. Forty years later Journalist Ted Pratt investigates what may be the sudden reappearance of Jacob Walden and follows the trail to find Jacob. Ted encounters Charlie Smith, a secretive and seasoned Operative who may have answers to the question about “What Happened to Jacob Walden,” and why Jake never returned home.

"Although this is a work of fiction, the story could very well have happened and none of us would have been the wiser.

Captain Jacob Walden, 24, had only been in Vietnam for a month when his plane is shot down in 1970... The author uses real events in his story such as the historic U.S. raid on the Son Tay prison camp to rescue seventy American prisoners - a location only 23 miles west of Hanoi, Jane Fonda's infamous trip to the Hanoi Hilton Prison in North Vietnam, and the fall of the Russian empire.
...To tell anymore would be a spoiler - you'll have to read this fine story on your own to see how it ends. Warning: you'll stay up late into the night reading because you won't be able to stop. Highly recommended! "
John Podlaski, Author of Cherries: A Vietnam War Novel


At Kent State University, 100 National Guardsmen fire their rifles into a group of students, killing four and wounding 11. This incident occurred in the aftermath of President Richard Nixon's April 30 announcement that U.S. and South Vietnamese forces had been ordered to execute an "incursion" into Cambodia to destroy North Vietnamese bases there. In protest, a wave of demonstrations and disturbances erupted on college campuses across the country.
At Kent State University in Ohio, student protesters torched the ROTC building on campus and Ohio Governor James Rhodes responded by calling on the National Guard to restore order. Under harassment from the demonstrators, the Guardsmen fired into the crowd, killing four and wounding 11. The Guardsmen were later brought to trial for the shootings, but found not guilty.
Read the rest of this story at the History.com site: 
 History.com/four students killed at kent state