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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Author Insight

Bullies...

As much as I hate to say it, bullies are a fact of life we are forced to live with. One of the main villains in this book is just that, a bully. One of the worst kind of bullies. He insults, demeans, and shows no respect to others. To be honest I hate bullies and have opposed them whenever possible. Unfortunately, we can all lean towards being a bully in our interactions with others. It may not be our true nature but can happen unintentionally. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. Be kind, generous, and giving. A real Golden Rule thing if you will. Bullies hurt more than those their actions are aimed at. They affect all of us in one way or another. Stand up to them, let them know their actions won't be tolerated.

Book Excerpt

The Reunion

“You’re joking, right,” was the response from one of the pilots.

“Negative, Liberty flight, it’s no joke. We show all your aircraft sustained at least two hits. Please vector 090 and proceed to Check Point Sierra.”

“Liberty One, to Deltastar, there must be some mistake.”

“Deltastar to Liberty flight, this is not up for debate. Your squadron is out of service. Follow directions immediately and respond to Check Point Sierra.”

“Roger Deltastar,” the voice sounded irritated, “turning 090.”

“Deltastar to Hatchet flight,” the officer continued as he watched the blips on the radar screen that represented the Hornets change direction, “Hatchet Four, Hatchet Six, and Bulldog Three are the only aircraft in your flight left intact. All other aircraft should follow Liberty flight to Check Point Sierra.”

“Copy that Deltastar,” said one of the pilots from the flight of helicopters without argument.

The officer on the AWACS looked down at the radar operator smiling. The airman smiled back, “Do you think the battle group is in trouble, Sir?”

“Son,” chuckled the officer, “you can bully your way around a lot of things, but not a well-planned trap. Someone down there knows how this admiral thinks and is going to use it against him. Let’s watch and see what happens.”

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Jeffrey Thrall

The Reunion

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Bullies...

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The Reunion

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