Ghost 6 and the Bright Blue Blade

by Jonathan Tomes

When a nurse asked John if he could have one wish, he had just watched TV news depicting ISIS beheading Christians, so he answered, "Bring me back as an infantry platoon leader to go fight ISIS." He wakes up parachuting into Syria in combat gear but quickly learns he forgot to say "male infantry platoon leader" now that the president has opened combat positions to women. In the ensuing battle, she is wounded but is recommended for the Medal of Honor. Upon being discharged from Walter Reed, the president orders her to remain in DC so that he can show her off as proof that he was right in his decision. How does she go to the State of the Union Address when she doesn't know how to put on makeup or pantyhose? But, after some comic misadventures, she figures it out. But then, she must go to a White House dinner in honor of Prime Minister Netanyahu. She is assigned Major Michael David as her escort as she hardly has a significant other. Strange things happen when she is with him that makes her wonder whether he is the Archangel Michael, which he denies. The Army wants to reclassify unfit for combat, so she accepts the prime minister's offer to make her an Israeli soldier. During a combat jump with the IDF, her chute doesn't open but two arms enfold her and lower her to the ground. Major Michael was along as an observer. She's convinced he unfolded his wings to save her, but he says he had a maneuverable parachute that let him catch her. Although unconvinced, it is the least of her problems. He proposes to her. Can she marry a man when something is left of the male brain in her? Much less marry an archangel?

283 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a ride!!! An extremely and enjoyable book which kept me completely interested from first page to the last. The story was completely unlike anything else I had read before. Every time I thought that I had the story “pegged” – it changed direction with lots of plot twists and turns!
There are so many different elements in this read: detailed descriptions of the military world, exploration of the different ways of thinking and feeling between the male and the female mind, comedy, spirituality, and science fiction/paranormal. It is not at all “preachy” or meant to change your beliefs about anything – rather a chance to go along for the ride and enjoy the different perspectives!!
It explored, without being too graphic, the physical, sexual, and emotional experiences and feelings in a woman’s body contrasted against those of an elderly male. Not intrusively, but in an extremely funny and endearing way.
The book definitely showed that the author has extensive experience in the military with his comprehensive descriptions of Army life, rules, and protocol. He certainly seemed to know what he was writing about as the details throughout were spot on!
It almost felt as though I was going along on a journey of introspection with the author and the experience was most definitely thought-provoking. I have talked to several others who have read it, both male and female, and all have said that they enjoyed the book far more than they had thought at first glance.
I could also so “see” this book as a great movie!! I could picture many of the scenes in my head and thought how much more “evoking”, or how humorous, various scenes could be on-screen than they could even be on the page. But it is a must read!! And I hope we will be seeing some more from this author in the future!