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The Night Stalkers

By: Michael J. Durant, Steven Hartov, Lt. Col - Ret Robert L. Johnson
Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
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Publisher's summary

Here are thrilling, never-before-heard stories of the Army's elite aviation unit - the most daring and professional helicopter crews in the world.

Special Operations pilots are notoriously reticent; they don't talk about their missions, at least not to anyone outside their small community. But now, with the publication of The Night Stalkers, Durant and Steven Hartov shed a fascinating light on these mysterious super commandos and take readers into a world they have only imagined.

From Iran to Grenada to Iraq, the 160th SOAR (A) has been at the point of the spear and in the thick of combat, delivering and supporting Delta operators, Rangers, and SEAL teams around the globe, in all weather, night or day. Simply put, they are the best of the best, and here for the first time are their hair-raising true stories of battle, capture, victory, and loss.

©2006 Michael J. Durant, Steven Hartov, and Robert L. Johnson (P)2007 Tantor Media Inc.
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  • Categories: History
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"The book's action scenes are numerous and spine-tingling, its portraits of men living a life of danger absorbing, and the regiment's sadly long roll of honor distinctly moving." (Booklist)

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Excellent Read

As the previous reviewer noted, this book really does shed some light on those that do not seek it. I always find that listening to books like this make you realize just how easy our lives can sometimes be.

Some of the stories recalled herein, will leave you shaking your head. Outside of Black Hawk Down and a few other books, I had heard of zero of their exploits, but what amazing stories. Hollywood could pick out any of these stories and do an amazing movie. This is a great audio book.Night Stalkers Don't Quit

Also, since this is an audio book review, I would be remiss not to mention Patrick Lawlor. By far one of my favorite narrators, was he in the military (he also narrated Generation Kill, another great audio book) Some of his delivery and different change of characters really bring home a great read.

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I'm a 15U and must say that I enjoyed

I enjoyed every minute, if you are military service and are looking for inspiration, give it a try.

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HAAF USAR

having served under capt Johnson at HAAF GA an. Delta Troop Korea seeing him every day I know 100 % leadership were there a true warrior true commander, like flying with him....SGT. Sands

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Outstanding Book

Great story of an air service that’s rarely talked about. The book is very well written and the narrator does a great job telling the story. Only one criticism, I understand the narrator is trying to animate certain parts, but maybe make the characters sound less like cartoon characters…

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A book that does justice

Being a former naval officer, and seeing limited combat I know what these men went through. I know of thier character, I know this book tells the story of how these men, put it all on the line each and every day.
Thank you for sharing this with the world.

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excellent.

What made the experience of listening to The Night Stalkers the most enjoyable?

the subject matter.

What other book might you compare The Night Stalkers to and why?

black hawk down.

Have you listened to any of Patrick Lawlor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

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great read as non-fiction. action is never that smooth. us military propaganda for sure but it kept me entertained.

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incredible mission stories.

Absolutely loved this book, incredible to listen to. A narration was very good and the story of missions are gripping. This is a must listen to book if you love the military or at minimum love the excitement of piloting helicopters.

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Very riveting book

The complaints about the narration are just flat out wrong. It was narrated well in my opinion.
A few times the way the story jumped around from character to character was a bit confusing at times. Overall a definite yes on this book.
The Army and the US finally got things right with the formation of Delta force and the Task force 160. It's a shame it took us so long.

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Courage

What a team of amazing, human beings. We need more Americans to have this type of ethic and ethos.

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Heroes. No other word for these men!

This is an excellent narrative of the history of an amazing group of men! Thank God that such men live and have lived!

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