Raptor's Prey: Vietnam 1966-1967

By Gerald Stesiak

The first Vietnam Novel that gives that generation it's due. We were human and we did what was asked of us. But when we came back few of us kept it together to articulate that which we sustained. The... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970874006
• ISBN13: 9780970874009
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Checkmate Productions
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A day in the life...

An extremely well written book, it made me feel guilty at times, as though I was peeking in on someone's diary from a very traumatic time in his life. Very gritty and personal and no holds barred, it is a refreshing read from a lot of the fancy glossed-over stories out there. It was a 'mistake' to pick it up, perhaps, because it resulted in several nights of non stop reading into the early hours of the morning - 'I'll stop at the next chapter and go to sleep, really I will! or maybe one more chapter after.'

Looking Forward To The Motion Picture Version

G. K. Stesiak's work, Raptor's Prey, is unique in that it gives a true to life picture of what it was like to be a grunt during the Vietnam War. The book flows well and holds your interest from cover to cover. As a fellow veteran, many of the senario's in the story brought back lost memories of similar experiences I had during my own tour of duty. This was not a bad thing.It is a warm feeling to know that Mr. Stesiak has lived up to his promise to share the story of his experience with his fellow soldiers. He even goes the extra measure to support the Vietnam Memorial in his home state.I am proud to have the opportunity to share in Mr. Stesiak's story and wish him well. Hopefully the future will see his novel become a feature motion picture.

Raptor's Prey

Gerald has written what we all felt in one way or another. Terrible moments surronded by days of boredom and harrasment.This book will take you back to places you have burried deep in your memory. Great Job!

A powerful read!

I am the Gold Star Mom of Sp/4 Keith Allen Campbell, combat medic, 173rd Airborne Brigade. The vivid battle scenes in this book helped me to understand what my son's work was in Vietnam and what his life was like during his time there. Most importantly it helped me to understand how and why he died in such a heroic way. This book is a must read for all persons over the age of 16 (too graphic for those under) to help them understand the price and horror of war. God bless all our young people who face our enemies today, and the author for telling it like it is!

Raptor's Prey a great book about a Combat Medic

I had the pleasure of reading this book. I found it to be realistic for the time and place. Anyone that wants to know what the life of a line medic was like needs to read this book. I recomend it to everyone