august trottman

A novel about a group of military retirees reactivated to rescue hostages held in Iran. The story is set in 2013 and begins with the newly elected POTUS being notified that 27 Americans have been taken prisoner and are being held in Iran. Past rescue attempts by the US have proven unsuccessful and the administration is torn between risking another failed rescue attempt or negotiating for their release. Intelligence uncovers information that could provide a tactical advantage heretofore not available which launches Wes Stone and his team of retired Air Force Rangers on a mission to rescue the hostages. Relying on an unproven theory and encountering constant differences of opinion starting with his own team and reaching up to the President. Wes struggles not only with accomplishing the mission, but the awesome responsibility of keeping the members of his team safe. The story includes underwater adventure involving a nuclear submarine, high-tech gadgetry, and some political comments on today’s national and international issues