Mistaken Identity
Mistaken Identity by Stephen Simon King, published by Xlibris on January 23, 2015, is a fictional narrative set in Bangor, Maine, following World War II. The story revolves around a group of U.S. Marine Corps veterans who find themselves entangled in a tragic incident involving a local policeman. After a vet suffers a vertigo attack while driving, he is pulled over by the aggressive officer, leading to a confrontation that results in the vet’s death. This event ignites a desire for revenge among his fellow Marines, setting the stage for a series of misguided actions.
Readers will encounter themes of vengeance and the consequences of hasty decisions as the veterans plot their revenge against the cop they believe is responsible. The narrative explores the complexities of a flawed police investigation and the emotional turmoil faced by the characters involved. As the story unfolds, it delves into issues of guilt and the repercussions of violence, all while maintaining a focus on the camaraderie among the veterans. With 142 pages, this edition offers a concise yet impactful exploration of the aftermath of war and the challenges faced by those who served.
Official synopsis Publisher
“My book takes place in Bangor, ME after WWII. It is a story about a group of USMC vets of WW II. One such vet has an attack of vertigo while driving. A local policeman, noted for his aggressive tactics, pulls the vet to the curb for his erratic driving. During the ensuing questioning, the vet vomits on the cop’s Blues. Enraged, the cop uses his ever present blackjack on the ex-Marine. The ex-Marine dies on the operating table. Awareness of the vet’s death, coupled with knowledge of this cop’s short temper and rough tactics arouse a spirit of revenge in the Marine heroes buddies. They plot revenge, preferably by hit-and-run auto. Once settled on a plan of action, the vets wait for an opportunity, which comes during an epic downpour. A positive ID was made by one of the vets, who contacted the others to proceed with the execution. Unknown to the ‘hit squad’ The police had made a shift change after the plan was set in motion. The USMC vets actually killed the wrong cop! The remainder of the story deals with a shoddy police investigation, police tunnel vision, local police meddling with State police policies, guilt, flight and a ‘no consequence’ aftermath.”–
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