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Mission Octagon

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What makes a hero? In this espionage thriller by first-time novelist Ken Smith family, war and social upheaval force a young man to discover that for him, honor can't be compromised and a violent, virulent truth can't be evaded. The writing is very, very good: a highly personal style that tempts the reader to savor the word-craft despite a captivating plot that drives through multiple misdirections to a highly satisfying conclusion.

Mission Octagon is to-the-minute current in its blurring of the boundaries between mystery and military espionage, character study and historic thriller. While the novel is sweeping in concept from World War II to gangs in Miami to Viet Nam to racial unrest in Savannah, the intimate perspective of the highly likeable hero keeps the reader personally involved. Buy it. You'll like it. Let's all hope Mr. Smith writes another.

A must read for thriller fans. You can't put it down for trying to figure out what is happening next. As a child of the 60's it brought back a lot of memories of the tumultuous times. It's amazing that Kevin makes it through some of his situations. I thought it would be over in Vietnam when he was down below. There are more twists and turns in this book that on a roller coaster. Wonder if there will be a sequel?????

I bought Mission Octagon as a birthday present for my son. I started reading and he recieved his present a little late. Mission Octagon is a book you simply can't put down. You start to hear the voices of the characters as you read. They become so real you feel as if you know them. Ken's research into the Vietnam War and his childhood experiences with his father and his fathers military experience has made this a very personal and interesting read. It keeps you wanting to turn the page. Hope there is another soon!

This is a great book! A real page turner that let's you dive in the 60s. A great gift for action book lovers!!!

Amazing insight into the Vietnam War. Fundamental struggle between "taking the easy road" and what is the "right" thing to do. A childs admiration of a parent-to rebellion-to ultimately gaining the respect from the parent. Just a few of life's lessons portrayed in Mr.Smith's expertly woven thriller, Mission Octagon. A must read!

Smith has written a real fast ride: you keep reading and reading trying to figure out where he's going. Having protested my way through the Viet Nam war as a young teen, and then served in the Navy myself as a young adult, I found the history and perspective wonderful reading.

What a great book! I couldn't put it down...a real page turner.
I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting escape from the daily grind. Enjoy!

A novel of suspense and intrigue wrapped in a moralistic enigma with realistic insights into Vietnam and government espionage. An obsessive quest to do the right thing, not just what's right and in so doing, expose the secret of Mission Octagon.
A can't put down thriller and great read from beginning to end. If you guess the secret before it's revealed ... you'll be the first.
... If you read one novel this year, make it Mission Octagon ...

If you enjoy suspense, intrigue, and thrilling action then Mission Octagon is a "must read" for you. Ken Smith grabs your attention and interest from the first chapter and doesn't let go until the end. Waiting anxiously for another "must read" from Ken Smith!

Mission Octagon is an action packed thriller that you won't be able to put down until you know how it ends. Just when you think you have figured out what's going on another clue makes you doubt your conclusion. Ken Smith keeps you in suspense until the very end.