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John Podlaski served in Vietnam during 1970 and 1971 as an infantryman with both the Wolfhounds of the 25th Division, and the 501st Infantry Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, two Air Medals, and a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. "Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel" is his first book, published in 2010, it is faring well with over 300 combined reviews with an average of 4.6 stars. The story is a memoir of his time as as infantry soldier during the Vietnam War.

John spent the years since Vietnam working in various management positions within the automotive industry and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2002. John is a life member of Vietnam Veterans of ...more

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Close Ones during the Vietnam war

My friend and fellow 1st Cav brother, Douglas Crow, allowed me to share his summary (periodic diary entrees – after-action reports) of his first 3 1/2 months in-country during the Vietnam War. He was an infantryman assigned to Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cav. Div.

CLOSE ONES: situations of present danger during my ’69-’71 tour of duty in the Republic of South Vietnam

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John Podlaski said: " Tom Gray finally realizes that the British Government is trying to kill him and his former crew who had helped him in book #1. It is now a year later - Tom Gray, a woman he rescues from the terrorist group's jungle prison, and two former team members ...more "

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John Podlaski said: " Just Evil was another free book offer that I downloaded to my Kindle a few weeks ago. I just love Amazon's promotion, which allows authors to get their books into the hands of readers who may not normally read that genre. The book description and fir Just Evil was another free book offer that I downloaded to my Kindle a few weeks ago. I just love Amazon's promotion, which allows authors to get their books into the hands of readers who may not normally read that genre. The book description and first few chapters pulled me in and held my interest throughout.

Kit Griffin is suspected of killing her abusive, wealthy mother, and the two detectives assigned to this case are relentless in their efforts to prove she did it. Two of her close female friends and a beloved aunt are there to support her every step of the way. Did she do it?

Jake Boston, an old family friend, comes back to town after a short absence; leaving town suddenly after he'd been found innocent in the murder of his own wife a year earlier. Jake has some history with these same two detectives, who tried desperately to pin the murder on him last year; against the advice of others, he takes Kim under his wing to help prove her innocence.

A childhood crush and the amount of time they were spending together ignites a flame that sat dormant for many years. This soon erupts into a sex fest that consumes most of their spare time in the coming weeks. Is this love, lust or do either of them have a separate agenda?

Soon other deaths occur within the same family circle and the detectives want to pin them all on Kit. However, she has an alibi for all except her mother's. Is there a second killer or only one? After several homes and Jake's office are ransacked and trashed by thieves, they find that nothing is missing. So what are they looking for? The friends set out on a search of their own, and begin at Kit's mother's ransacked home. They soon discover a hidden attic and begin searching for anything that looks out of place. Something is soon uncovered in a long forgotten, dust covered box. Will they find the answers inside?

Kit had continuous nightmares since her mother's death and wakes up at 3:03 am every morning. Unsure what they mean, Jake helps her learn that her dreams of death mimic the 1969 Manson Murders. Why is she having them? Is she clairvoyant - could this be a sign of sorts to prove her innocence or maybe even her guilt?

The story has many twists and turns, leaving a reader anxious to discover the truth. The author does a marvelous job in bringing it all together at the end to provide answers that solve this mystery. However, many of the questions raised in "Just Evil" are left
unanswered...book two in the trilogy may have some of them. And if not, then book three is a certain bet. Kudos to Vickie McKeehan for writing this story! I have already purchased her other two books in the trilogy, adding them to my list of books to read. Hopefully, I can get to them soon and enjoy another story by Vickie McKeehan.

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