True Valor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 2) [Paperback]

Dee Henderson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 24, 2002 | Series: Uncommon Heroes (Book 2)

Air Force pararescueman Bruce "Striker" Stanton spends his life rescuing pilots downed behind enemy lines, and Grace Yates flies an F/A-18 Hornet for the Navy. On their dangerous jobs away from home, they exchanged love letters. Now a fight between Syria and Turkey over water rights on the Euphrates has spiraled into a confrontation NATO finds itself struggling to prevent. For the military deployed in the region, it's not just the occasional news headline -- it's their daily problem. But when a missing Navy pilot turns out to be Gracie, Bruce has got one mission: get her out alive ...

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

If timing is everything, Henderson has it in spades as she launches the second novel in her inspirational suspense/romance series Uncommon Heroes, spotlighting military maneuvers in the Middle East. Navy Lt. Grace "Gracie" Yates is a tough, blue-eyed brunette who has a passion for flying harrowing missions. She's on the radar screen of Air Force Maj. Bruce "Striker" Stanton, who is looking for a long-term relationship despite his and Gracie's military careers, which separate them for long stretches. Henderson avoids mushy romantic cliches almost to a fault her characters are chaste, even by conservative standards, and Bruce and Gracie's first kiss is as lukewarm as old dishwater. But fresh touches of humor mixed with hair-raising rescue scenes keep readers involved, and there's enough Scripture and God talk to please the CBA market. The characterizations are wonderfully done, right down to Bruce's elderly hound dog, Emily, although overlong stretches of dialogue dilute the quality of some of the writing. The pace is often mired in incomprehensible military jargon ("She'd been given vectors to a KC-135 tanker on angels 12 as a backup, but there wasn't a bright billboard to tell her where it was in its pattern"), but readers can bail themselves out by using the glossary provided, which will be well-thumbed by the final page. Henderson's military themes and her strong, career-minded female characters are fairly original for the CBA market, and this latest installment should help build steam for the series.

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From Booklist

*Starred Review* In True Valor, Henderson continues her Uncommon Heroes series about navy SEALS. Her heroine is a combat pilot, Gracie Yates, who goes down behind enemy lines in Iraq; her hero is air force major Bruce Stanton, an extractions specialist who rescues her. Both knew each other in civilian life, but their fledgling romance had been dashed because of complications with friends and their separate deployments. Henderson's writing is the envy of a lot of evangelical writers for its gritty and convincing detail: Gracie's flight control of a nervous pilot's approach to an aircraft carrier, for instance, is so well done readers will think Henderson must have been there. John Mort
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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Multnomah Books (January 24, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576738876
• ISBN-13: 978-1576738870
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #539,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dee Henderson is the author of 14 best-selling novels, including the acclaimed O'Malley series and the Uncommon Heroes series. As a leader in the inspirational romantic suspense category, her books have won or been nominated for several prestigious industry awards, including the RWA's RITA Award, the Christy Award, the ECPA Gold Medallion, the Holt Medallion, the National Readers' Choice Award, and the Golden Quill. Dee is a lifelong resident of Illinois and is active online. Visit her at www.deehenderson.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dee Henderson rocks!, July 1, 2002

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Huntress Reviews (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Valor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 2) (Paperback)

Lieutenant Grace "Gracie" Yates was one of the best naval aviators. Therefore, she was chosen for one of the toughest assignments. She found herself going down behind enemy lines and knew she must survive until help arrived.

Air Force Pararescue Major Bruce "Striker" Stanton was also one of the best. For over twelve years he had been pulling pilots and Special Forces soldiers from behind enemy lines. Bruce and Grace often wrote to each other, since they were posted far apart. When Gracie went down, Bruce went to work!

***** Dee Henderson has earned a special place on my book shelf! Her stories honor the nation's true heroes. (Firefighters, military, law enforcement, and medical personal are some examples.)

Once again the author plunges her characters into danger to show how love and faith can get people through even the worst of times. Gracie and Bruce seemed almost alive to me. I hated to see the novel end. I can only hope Dee Henderson's next novel is released quickly. She cannot seem to write quickly enough for me! Highly recommended! *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner for Dee Henderson!!!, March 6, 2002

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"donnaleigh" (Fort Worth, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: True Valor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 2) (Paperback)

Set aside a couple of nights when you can plan on staying up late
--- you won't be able to put this one down easily. I've read all of Dee Henderson's books, and each one is a keeper. This one will have you on the edge of your seat, and the incredible combination of "you are there" action, deep friendships, and two couples growing in rock-steady relationships is written as only this lady can deliver. Thanks, Dee --- the wait for the next one is always hard, but WOW! do you ever make it worth it!!!
P.S. Don't hesitate to share this series with your boyfriend or husband. They'll be hooked!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So-So book, May 4, 2005

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M. E. Newell (Georgia, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: True Valor (Uncommon Heroes, Book 2) (Paperback)

Lieutenant Gracie Yates is a F/A-18 Hornet pilot. Major Bruce Stanton is a Pararescue Jumper. Those they are almost alway in different locations, they still find time to connect and to fall in love. But when Gracie is shot down behind enemy lines, it will be up to Bruce to save her, if he can.

I had been waiting a long time to read this book and I have to say that I was a dissapointed. The two main characters just didn't seem to click to me. Fans of Ms. Henderson will more than likely enjoy "True Valor," but I did not