Jack Walker draws upon his intense personal experiences, including a tour as a Marine infantry officer in Vietnam and his upbringing in an Irish and Italian section of the Bronx. After graduating from Notre Dame and Harvard Law, he practiced law for 32 years. In his political novel, Walker explores principal characters grappling with the moral, personal, and political challenges of a major crime—the kidnapping of a Supreme Court Justice. His work reflects the complexities of power and personal responsibility when faced with profound crises.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the narrative follows a young marine recon company commander navigating the challenges of combat in 1967. It explores themes of maturity and mentorship amidst the chaos of war, highlighting the influence of senior leaders and the unpredictability of fate. The story also delves into the broader context of America during the tumultuous 1960s, capturing the complexities of military life and the disconnect between soldiers and distant political decision-makers.
Doctor Blood Moon is a love story cum murder mystery cum coming-of-age novel. It centers on a physician striving to reach his full human potential after years in a smothering professional career and a bad marriage. the book is also about the risks and rewards of life in the city of Los Angeles. Johnny Blood, the leading heart surgeon in Southern California, grew up on a dirt-poor Crow Indian reservation in Montana. a basketball scholarship to UCLA was his way out. He attended Harvard Medical School on scholarship and eventually reached the peak of his profession through monk-like dedication. In spite of his success, his failing marriage and the mysterious death of a Nobel laureate patient rattled his self-confidence. As the novel begins, Johnny sets out to reinvent himself as a man, physician, citizen, husband, father, and friend through the agency of people on their own journeys: mainly a beautiful Greek film actress named Michaela and Johnny's nephew, Nicky, an Afghanistan vet whom Johnny rescued twice, first from the Crow reservation and then from the mean streets of Los Angeles.
CIA-Agent Frank McIntyre erhält kurz vor Beginn des Irakkrieges einen brisanten Auftrag: Er soll den irakischen Präsidenten Saddam Hussein aus Tikrit entführen und unbemerkt außer Landes bringen. McIntyre entwickelt einen Operationsplan und macht sich gemeinsam mit seinem Kollegen Sommerfeldt auf den Weg durch die irakische Wüste. Bis zum Ende der Operation werden die beiden nicht wieder zu Atem kommen.
Vincent Dellamaria's journey from a Queens neighborhood, shaped by his Sicilian immigrant roots, leads him to an unexpected nomination as a Justice of the United States Supreme Court. The narrative explores his struggles and triumphs, highlighting the cultural influences and personal experiences that define his character. As he navigates the complexities of the legal system and the weight of his new responsibilities, the story delves into themes of identity, justice, and the immigrant experience in America.
