John W. Conroy’s Gripping Novel Set to Light Up the 2023 Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse)

The thrilling war fiction “The Disillusioned: The ‘Nam’ … From Both Sides” by John W. Conroy will be displayed by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the Frankfurt Book Fair (Frankfurter Buchmesse) on October 18-22, 2023, at the Frankfurt Trade Fair grounds, Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

In “The Disillusioned,” Edward Winslow sets foot in the enigmatic city of Hanoi, reconnecting with an old friend from the fading days of an ancient conflict. Through Winslow’s memories, readers are transported to the pivotal moments leading up to the Fall of Da Nang in 1975, where a vivid cast of characters unravels an intricate tapestry of loyalty, love, and resilience.

Amidst the sprawling Ho Chi Minh Trail and the treacherous A Shau Valley, fighters, known as the ’bo dai,’ battle relentlessly for survival and conquest. In the heart of Saigon, an Australian soldier forges an unexpected bond with American stragglers from Da Nang, who find themselves preparing for their final departure.

Witness the gripping dynamics between the American Ambassador, the president of World Airways, and the elusive station chief of the CIA as their fates intertwine against a backdrop that transcends the sex, drugs, and rock and roll era of the Sixties.

The book goes beyond the surface, exploring themes of disillusionment, failure, and the undying flicker of hope. Conroy’s masterful storytelling unravels the intricate layers of human experience, exposing the profound intricacies of war’s aftermath and the pursuit of redemption.

With its captivating plot and richly developed characters, “The Disillusioned” is poised to leave readers spellbound. John W. Conroy’s compelling narrative sheds light on the human condition, reminding readers of the resilience that lies within everyone.

Order a copy of “The Disillusioned: The ‘Nam’ … From Both Sides” by John W. Conroy on Amazon , ThriftBooks, Barnes & Noble, BooksAmillion and Ingram. For more information, check out the author’s website at johnwconroy.blogspot.com.

Author
John W. Conroy is a farmer and freelance writer who has, over the years, been embedded with the US Army six times in Iraq and five times in Afghanistan, producing a series of published articles. He was a soldier in Vietnam in 1966 and 1967. Since returning to Vietnam in 1989, he has written numerous articles concerning the country, some of which focused on veterans of the conflict.

He has also served as a consultant to the East Meets West Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming the health, education, and communities of disadvantaged people in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. His published novels are ’The Girl from Tam Hiep’ and ’“The Disillusioned.”’ “The Embedded Ones” is in progress. He is married with four children and six grandchildren.

“The Disillusioned: The ‘Nam’ … From Both Sides”
Author | John W. Conroy
Genre | War Fiction
Publisher | BookBaby
Published date | March 27, 2023

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