The Reunion

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

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Synopsis

Ray Summers and Bill Gateway found it hard to believe it was going to be 50 years since the end of World War II. They had become lifelong friends on a beach in the Philippines during that turbulent time. Even though they lived on opposite sides of the country, the distance didn’t keep them from staying in touch and watching each other’s families grow. A reunion with their WWII military unit would be a great opportunity to get old comrades together to celebrate and remember a time when they were all part of history. They hoped all their planning would culminate in a reunion to remember. Little did they realize this reunion would involve a change in plans so drastic it would put all of them in harm’s way one more time. It would take one of their highly decorated, military sons to help bring them all home safely and keep several countries from going to war. This is an adventure story whose pages are interwoven with bravery, treachery, and political intrigue.

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Author Biography

Jeff Thrall was born in a farming community in central Wisconsin and his family moved to Western New York when he was young. He grew up in a suburb of Rochester and spent his summers in Canada canoeing and camping. This is where he learned to enjoy reading and storytelling because there was no television or even electricity. Mr. Thrall currently lives in Rochester, New York with his wife and has three grown children and three grandchildren. He worked for a local police department for twenty-three years where he supervised reserve officers and has recently retired as transportation administrator for a local school district. He is a graduate of SUNY Brockport with a BS in Biology, master’s in education, and CAS in School Business Administration. He previously published 'The Reunion' in 2005 and ‘The Superintendent’ in 2021. He has been working on several other projects including a second edition of “the Reunion’ scheduled for 2022 and the ‘The Retirement’ scheduled for 2023. See http://www.jeffreythrallbooks.com.

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Gender Insights

In a "Man's World" women have often been underestimated, insulted, and ignored when in reality they are just as capable as their male counterparts. Having grown up in the 1960's and 1970's, the "Women's Lib Era," I'd like to think I'm more open minded about this topic, but know I've fallen into to that time honored trap of arrogance regarding women in certain fields of endeavor. Through experience and sometimes having the back of my head slapped I've learned those lessons the hard way. I still try to be the gentleman and hold the door open for them. After all, they've earned it.

Book Excerpt

The Reunion

“Who the hell’s the asshole that pissed off the admiral and now he’s sending one of my people into danger,” said Rice pushing past McAvoy.

“That would be me, Captain,” said Ellison from behind her.

Both Rice and her marines wheeled around, immediately coming to attention. Ellison was sitting with Grey looking over blueprints of the ship. He stood, walking over to the officer.

“You’re Captain Rice?” asked Ellison cautiously.

“Yes, Sir! Captain Tiffany Rice,” answered Rice, still at attention. “I apologize, Sir. I didn’t know it was you, er, I mean someone of your rank, who was involved. I expected a more junior officer, Sir.”

“Jonny, she’s a woman?” Ellison said to Summers. Demmer walked behind Ellison and hit him lightly between the shoulder blades.

“The admiral did say her, George,” replied Summers walking toward the marines.

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Jeffrey Thrall

The Reunion

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The Reunion

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