This is a paperback in good condition. I really do need to declutter and clear my bookshelves.

(Matt Pontowski #1) A terrible new conflagration is sweeping the Middle East and Syria is on the march. Supported by a resurgent Iraq, Syrian armies again challenge Israel. After their humiliating defeat, the Iraqis have created a lethal nerve gas with a delivery system that can reach into Israel. The embattled Israelis are on the edge of a catastrophic defeat and are about to use nuclear weapons. The American President deploys F-15s to Israel in an effort to keep the Israelis and the Arabs from crossing the firebreak and using weapons of mass destruction. Among the Americans is a brash, young pilot, Matt Pontowski, the grandson of the President. Matt's presence is welcomed as a sign of the President's personal commitment to Israel, but he becomes a liability when he is romantically entangle with a beautiful Israeli whose own loyalties appear to be divided.

"Pretty good character driven story about a F-15 pilot who happens to be the grandson of the sitting president. The primary setting is a fictional war between Israel and Syria/Iraq. Herman does a good job of handling the politics involved, both U.S. and Israeli, in a conflict of this nature. Herman was a Wizzo for the air force but he paid attention to the details when he asked for technical advice on tank battles. Well written for someone who didn't experience them." "An excellent series debut here. Herman creates some strong characters and strikes the right balance between political intrigue and action thriller. If you enjoy W.E.B Griffin and Dale Brown this will be right up your alley." "Very good book. Obviously written by a very knowledgeable professional. I would strongly recommend it to people who enjoy action spiced with a small amount of romance. Proof reading and editing could have been better."