*****REVIEW HONOR DUE BY D.H. Brown

A Pulse-Pounding Thriller! "Honor Due" is a suspenseful, action-packed, entertaining thriller. A novel that draws the reader into the Vietnam War, describing what D.H. Brown had to face, and how he survived the horror. The author penned a compelling story through the main character as Major, defining his haunting past, history during the Vietnam Era, and the bravery of one hero who was determined to prove that life was still worth living. The Major's mission was to find answers, and seek truth as to what happened when South Vietnam was falling. Through his terrifying journey, he was deternined to seek vengeance for his fallen brother, and family. With courage, one warrior manages to find healing as romance blooms, and he is able once again to see light at the end of the tunnel. In comparison to reading novels about the military, "Honor Due" stands out with pride in an excellent performance that was written from the heart of a true warrior. In many war stories, we only see the cold, bloody, and the angry perspective of war. In this novel, through the fascinating character of Major, we don't just see the ugly. The journey through "Honor Due" takes the reader to the battlefield, then to the sunset where peace, and love bloom like flowers. Unlike most military novels, D.H. Brown has a unique way to invite the reader into the Vietnam Era during traumatic, uneasy times. The Major pours a fresh, brewed cup of coffee from across the table as he tells the story of his military nightmare, without decorating the violence. Most important, the story is told from the genuine characteristics of the Major's realistic personality. The protective, senitive, loving man that he was before becoming the Vietnam soldier, and his own battle to keep that self-respect. I applaud the author in his first book of "The Citizen Warrior Series." The Major was appealing, the plot was superb, and the story was interesting from beginning to end. I recommend "Honor Due" to teens, adults, and all readers who enjoy thrillers with a blend of romance, and humor. This novel was as chilling, and dramatic as "the Deer Hunter" with Robert Deniro. The Major told his story with as much heartfelt emotion as there was in "Armageddon." The true meaning of the word hero light up the pages in "Honor Due" on the same scale as viewing "The Patriot" with Mel Gibson. Geraldine Ahearn A.I.O.M. CCRN/ Author of 6 books Author Geri Ahearn, INC. Fellow Member ABI Women's Review Board