Hunting with Tigers
Hunting with Tigers by Eugene Basilici, published by iUniverse in 2008, is a historical fiction novel that delves into the complexities of the Vietnam War. This edition spans 332 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a covert CIA operation involving Special Forces volunteers who infiltrate enemy territory in Laos and Cambodia, aiming to neutralize threats posed by the enemy. Central to the story are the Green Berets Rick Barinelli, Warren Fahey, and Bob Akamura, who form a pact to support each other in times of crisis.
Readers will encounter a gripping tale of conflict and camaraderie as Barinelli grapples with his feelings for a Vietnamese woman while navigating the dangers of war. The plot intensifies with the kidnapping of Ai Dao, leading to a desperate rescue mission against formidable odds. The book explores themes of heroism and sacrifice, illustrating how ordinary individuals can rise to extraordinary challenges amid the chaos of war.
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During the Vietnamese War, a Washington-approved sanctuary for enemy troops in Laos and Cambodia is a recipe for disaster, but a covert CIA operation made up of Special Forces volunteers deemed expendable, penetrates the borders and neutralizes the enemy’s advantage. The Green Berets, Rick Barinelli, Warren Fahey, and Bob Akamura, make a pact: If any one of them goes missing, the others will commit to, “rescue, ransom, or revenge.”
Barinelli, conflicted with a growing passion for a beautiful Vietnamese woman, Ai Dao, gains distinction for intel successes that disrupt the Tet Offensive and becomes known to the enemy as “the Gray Ghost”. Hanoi orders General Wong to capture or kill him regardless of cost, and the brilliant and sadistic Wong spins an elaborate trap. He orchestrates the kidnapping of Ai Dao, but captures the headstrong Akamura instead. Now, against harrowing odds, it’s up to Barinelli and Fahey to attempt their rescue.
Racing to a shattering climax, Hunting With Tigers illustrates how ordinary men can rise to acts of selfless heroism within the savagery of war.
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