Fallen Angel

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Fallen Angel

by Jeff Struecker, Alton Gansky

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Major Jeff Struecker (a real life Black Hawk Down veteran) and his award-winning coauthor tell a space-based intelligence story of intense extremes in their new novel, Fallen Angel, named for the "Angel-12" American satellite that is ambushed by China and falls 22,000 miles to land in remote Siberia.U.S. Sgt. Major Eric Moyer and his Special Ops unit are deployed to find A

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Published May 31st 2011 by B&H Publishing Group

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Aug 20, 2011 Webbweaver Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Angel-12 is a state-of-the-art American satellite. It has been ambushed by China and falls from space, landing in Siberia. Angel-12 contains an advanced nuclear fuel and cannot be allowed to fall into enemy hands. Major Eric Moyer and his elite Special-Ops unit have been brought in to retrieve the satellite. Three countries are on the hunt for Angel-12, but only one will find it in time.
Fallen Angel is an action-packed, pulse-pounding, thrill ride that starts on page one and never lets go until...more

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Jul 31, 2011 Victor Gentile rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Major Jeff Struecker and Alton Gansky in their new book, "Fallen Angel" Book Three in the Special Ops series published by B&H Publishing Group takes us on a search for a fallen satellite.

Deliberately satellite Angel-12 was damaged to bring it down. Now U.S. Sgt Major Eric Moyer and his Special Ops team are sent to destroy the remains of the satellite and bring back very vital, sensitive information aboard it. There are a few problems. One, there is a Russian splinter group that knows where t...more Major Jeff Struecker and Alton Gansky in their new book, "Fallen Angel" Book Three in the Special Ops series published by B&H Publishing Group takes us on a search for a fallen satellite.

Deliberately satellite Angel-12 was damaged to bring it down. Now U.S. Sgt Major Eric Moyer and his Special Ops team are sent to destroy the remains of the satellite and bring back very vital, sensitive information aboard it. There are a few problems. One, there is a Russian splinter group that knows where the satellite will come down and knows that Moyer and team are en route. Angel-12 will be coming down in the wilds of Siberia so the team will be in a foreign country where the U.S. cannot help. Finally there is the Chinese who also want the satellite and its information and were instrumental in bringing ti down. All teams are converging on the same spot for the same reason and only one of them is going to walk away with the prize

Get ready for a nail-biting, page-turning thriller. Sgt. Major Moyer and the team are in deadly danger because the enemy knows they are coming and has made plans to stop them. Major Jeff Struecker and Alton Gansky not only know how Special Ops forces work they know how to craft suspense. So much is going on within the pages of "Fallen Angel" and the characters are so real that you care for all of them, well at least the good guys. There is more to the story that I didn't mention but you didn't really expect me to tell you everything did you? Otherwise you might not want to read the book and I wouldn't want you to pass up an opportunity for a terrific read.

Major Jeff Struecker and Alton Gansky have written a current spy story with an old-time flair. In addition they have brought in romance that is so genuine it makes you wish that all families had it. There are great themes in this book: family, duty, country and how God figures in everything. "Fallen Angel" is a book that you will want to start early otherwise you will be up very late as you will want to finish it. I highly recommend it and am looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Mar 25, 2011 Edna Tollison rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The novel is names from "Angel-12" an American satellite that is ambushed by China and falls to land in a remote Siberia. As America is afraid that it will land in the hands of someone that will use its nuclear fuel and there are many that would try to find it, so Sgt. Major Eric Moyer and his special unit is sent to try and find the satellite before any one else does.

They find themselves in a lot of trouble as they start looking for the satellite, as the China special forces that knocked it fro...more

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Apr 05, 2011 Julie Graves rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Angel 12 is an American satellite that has been knocked out of space by the Chinese to gain the information that it carries. To their dismay the Americans were able to prevent the satellite from landing on Chinese soil. They were only able to divert it though to crash in Siberia.

The American’s have already sent in a Special Ops team to destroy the satellite but they are feared captured or dead. Sgt. Major Eric Moyer is the head of a Special Ops team that is sent to not only destroy the satellite...more

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Jun 10, 2011 Mandy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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John 15:13 comes alive in this novel about a Special Ops Unit assigned the task of rescuing a fallen satellite and some injured military personnel in enemy territory. It is a race against two other enemy nations trying, at all costs, to get their hands on the satellite as well.

The cast and story are unbelievably real as the author, Major Struecker, is a Black Hawk Down veteran and keeps you "on the edge". I was amazed at what our special forces are willing to go through for our coun...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Cafelilybookreviews rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Because I’m not a huge fan of military suspense, this book was hard for me to get into. It revolves around “space-based intelligence” and since I’m not familiar with military operations, many of the references were hard for me to understand or find interest in. However, I did enjoy Blaze of Glory.

This author definitely knows what he’s writing about and I think that because he is such a highly respected and decorated member of the Army, he has the advantage of military intelligence and experienc...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Nike Chillemi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is one of the best, if not the best novel I’ve read this year.

A United States spy satellite, Angel 12, has dropped from space and is headed for the interior of China. However, when Space Command at the Offut Air Force Base in Nebraska takes a second look, they realize the Chinese have deliberately knocked the satellite out of orbit, intending for it to fall on their soil.

Space Command manages to make some adjustments to the orbit just in time and the satellite crashes in Siberia not far fro...more This is one of the best, if not the best novel I’ve read this year.

A United States spy satellite, Angel 12, has dropped from space and is headed for the interior of China. However, when Space Command at the Offut Air Force Base in Nebraska takes a second look, they realize the Chinese have deliberately knocked the satellite out of orbit, intending for it to fall on their soil.

Space Command manages to make some adjustments to the orbit just in time and the satellite crashes in Siberia not far from the sea, which is a much more accessible location. Now it’s up to Sgt. Major Eric Moyer and his elite Special Ops team to find the satellite and retrieve it’s technologically advanced nuclear jet fuel that cannot be allowed to fall into the hands of the Chinese or the Russians. And both nations are on the hunt for it.

From the beginning the team has an uphill battle. First of all their mission puts them on Russian soil, a hostile nation they have no permission to be in. Second of all, since the breakup of the USSR, this particular part of Siberia is controlled by insurgents. These insurgents have already captured one US team and are torturing them.

As I turned the pages, there was always a silent clock ticking. Would our special ops team find Angel 12 in time? That was often in doubt. At one point it seemed as if both the Russians and the Chinese were ahead of Major Moyer’s team.

I thoroughly enjoyed the sub-storyline showing the difficulty of Army special ops families who get little to no notice that their husbands and fathers are shipping out to parts unknown. All they know is the mission is super dangerous. In this novel the team doesn’t even get to say goodbye to their families face-to-face, but is only allowed to make a few quick phone calls before they ship out. When a family member is kidnapped, that means there is an intelligence leak somewhere in the military chain of command on this operation…perhaps even treason.

I had no trouble understanding the military jargon. I enjoyed the competitive banter the members of the special ops team constantly threw back and forth – up to a point. But eventually it put strain on the suspension of my disbelief. I thought, it’s not like this on an actual military special ops mission. There would be at least a few off color remarks. For my part, I would’ve liked a tad less jocular banter and would not have minded a few, only a few, mild “bad words.”

This is a must read for anyone who is a fan of military action-adventure stories. Suspense fans will also greatly enjoy this story. There’s no romance in the usual sense of the word when we speak of the different genres. But these special ops soldiers and their wives share deep love stories which the authors depict in a multi-facetted way. Not to mention the love they bear for their children. It becomes obvious what type of sacrifice this type of soldier makes to keep the American public safe and secure.

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Aug 03, 2011 Katie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Unite States, China, and Russia are in race against time. The prize for placing first is an American satellite that has crashed from space. With the odds continually mounting against them, U.S. Sargent Major Eric Moyer must take his team into a country they are not supposed to be in. With the clock ticking down and the two other nations closing in on their target, Moyer has to make it there first…the President won’t allow failure.

Starting this book is like sliding onto the back of a wild bro...more The Unite States, China, and Russia are in race against time. The prize for placing first is an American satellite that has crashed from space. With the odds continually mounting against them, U.S. Sargent Major Eric Moyer must take his team into a country they are not supposed to be in. With the clock ticking down and the two other nations closing in on their target, Moyer has to make it there first…the President won’t allow failure.

Starting this book is like sliding onto the back of a wild bronco—once the gate opens and the horse takes off, all you can do is hold on for dear life! Fallen Angel begins with an intriguing prologue and jumps right into a fast-paced plot. There are many characters in this book, but I never had any problem setting them all straight. Moyer’s special ops team—Rich, J.J., Jose, and Crispin—were a hoot! All of them! I loved the banter that was constantly flying. While the situation was always serious and often life-threatening, their jokes never stopped.

I liked the two different views Fallen Angel gave. Not only was a special ops mission shown in wonderful detail, but also their family’s lives. It was sobering and a bit sad when the men had to call their family and let them know they wouldn’t be home anytime soon. I can’t imagine not knowing where your husband or father is, but knowing that wherever they are, they were doubtless in a very dangerous situation.

This suspenseful read is perfect for men and women alike! For those who prefer action and suspense over romance—this is the perfect book! Romance is left out and intense action and thrills are put in their place. I found it very difficult to put down! The last hundred pages, when everything escalades to an intense and heart-stopping climax, was awesome. So many things are going on in different parts of the world, But Jeff and Alton keep everything in order.

There is quite a bit of torture in this book, so I wouldn’t recommend it to readers who are uneasy or queasy with that. I don’t especially like reading about torture, but I did like the different angle the authors gave by showing it from a prisoner’s perspective. Sometimes I don’t think we fully understand everything our soldiers do for this nation.

All in all, if you are a suspense fan, I don’t think you can go wrong by reading this book. At first glance I thought it was some sci-fi space adventure, but it is FAR from that! Wow! Fallen Angel reminded me of the Discarded Hero series by Ronie Kendig, but in its own special and unique style. I would definitely read the other books in this series and anything else this writing team comes out with! Keep comin’ with the adventures, Jeff and Alton!(less)

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Oct 07, 2012 Charles Short rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I read it because I wanted something fun to read, and I have met Alton Gansky at Christian Writer Conferences. It was great. Fast paced, suspenseful, and technically believable.

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Feb 24, 2013 Sarah Elizabeth rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Great action-packed, on-your-toes novel. Loved it! Couldn't put it down! Moles in the system, evil on the home-front, fallen satellites, captured comrades, compromised leaders, loyal friends and family - this was an incredible story of Christian faith and trust in the One God. A great read!

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Nov 01, 2012 Ty Mathison rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The spec ops stuff seems spot on. Enjoyed it all the way. I recommend it.

Felt mostly like what it would be in the field, sometimes lacked the grit I expect from military novels. Mabye because it's a Christian novel. Not preachy at all though.

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About Jeff Struecker

Chaplain (Major) Jeff Struecker was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He entered the Army as an enlisted soldier in September 1987 and remained on active duty until April 2000 when he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve as a Chaplain Candidate. He confessed Christ as Savior as a teenager and was called to the ministry while serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Ft. Benning, G...more

Chaplain (Major) Jeff Struecker was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He entered the Army as an enlisted soldier in September 1987 and remained on active duty until April 2000 when he was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve as a Chaplain Candidate. He confessed Christ as Savior as a teenager and was called to the ministry while serving with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Ft. Benning, Georgia.

He served for ten years in the 75th Ranger Regiment in positions from Ranger Reconnaissance Specialist to Platoon Sergeant. While serving in the 75th Ranger Regiment, Chaplain Struecker competed in the David L. Grange Best Ranger Competition for three consecutive years. His efforts culminated with a first place finish in 1996. He also served as an Assistant Instructor of Military Science at the University of Louisville and was recognized in 1998 as the US Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Noncommissioned Officer of the year.

Throughout his career Chaplain Struecker has attended numerous professional military schools and has received many awards and commendations. Some of his awards include the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Master Parachutists Wings, Military Freefall Master Parachutist Wings, British Parachutist Wings, Thai Parachutist Wings, German Parachutist Wings, and German Sports Efficiency Badge. He has been awarded other commendations and decorations for successful completion of professional military schools throughout his military career.

His combat experience includes participation in Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operation Iris Gold in Kuwait, Operation Gothic Serpent, in Mogadishu, Somalia, and multiple tours in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards for actions in these imminent danger zones include the Southwest Asia Service Medal (1 Service Star), Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2d award), National Defense Service Medal and the Bronze Star Medal (with "V" Device for valor, 3rd award). He has received other medals as recognition for his service in the United States Army.

Chaplain Struecker holds a Master of Divinity Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, a Bachelor of Science Degree and Associate of Science Degree from Troy University in Alabama.

Chaplain Struecker and his wife, Dawn, have five children: Aaron, Jacob, Joseph, Abigail and Lydia.
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