Local author and veteran\, Peter Taylor\, returns to the library to discuss two new books: The Tuscarora Trail\, the final book in the Vietnam Advisor Series\, and The Planet's Revenge: The Katy Sterling Saga Continues\, the final installment in a space age naval saga. Registration is optional.
\nBe sure to check out these titles and his other works\, available here at the library!
\nAbout the books:
\nThe Tuscarora Trail:
\nOver fifty years have elapsed since the end of the Vietnam War . The effects of the Covid pandemic has finally waned and two old soldiers once again tackle a long distance hike along the Tuscarora Trail from Vir ginia through West Virginia\, Maryland\, and Pennsylvania. Along the way t hey reminisce about their times in Vietnam together those many years ago. Along the rugged trail they hike with young people and share their stories of that long ago war and offer their fatherly advice to inexperienced hik ers that they meet. It is a cathartic experience for both of them as they share life experiences. They tell stories about that distant war and meet fellow veterans along the way\, sharing their stories and their traditiona l &ldquo\;Welcome Home&rdquo\; to their fellow veterans. This novel is the final book in the Paul Tyler &ldquo\;Vietnam Advisor series&rdquo\;. It a llows the reader closure on some of the previously told stories. As a long distance backpacker it provides the reader with a wonderful overview of t he beautiful and rugged 250 mile alternate to the Appalachian Trail.
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The Planet's Revenge: The Katy Sterling S aga Continues:
\nAfter being marooned on the Planet Erie\, Acti ng Lieutenant Commander Katy Sterling and her mixed naval and Marine Corps component are rescued and returned to her home planet\, Destiny. After a wonderful celebration Katy Sterling returns home and resumes her position as Lady HomeFall\, the ruler of the enormous HomeFall Estate. Katy is appo inted to a number of important positions in the planet's parliament as her prestige as a decorated naval officer and a leading member of the planet' s legislative body continues to grow. She is honored by having the first o f a new class of military spaceships named in her honor. The DNS Sterling is outfitted for space duty and Katy is selected as the DNS Sterling's fir st commander. Lieutenant Commander Katy Sterling is sent out into space to search out the various pirate bands that have plundered Destiny and other planets for centuries. Her mission is to free enslaved persons and destro y the pirate bases of operation. Returning from these successful missions she identifies those who have previously tried to assassinate her and unco vers the continuing threats against her and HomeFall. Throughout the novel is the continuing thread of her growing romantic relationship with Kevin RavensPeake\, the cousin of her Naval Academy roommate\, Lady Sandy Ravens Peake. Read about Katy Sterling's continuing sage as a heroic Naval office r\, a planetary stateswoman\, and defender of the HomeFall Estate.
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