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The Night Stalkers: Top Secret Missions of the U.S. Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment Audiobook
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From the authors of the bestselling In the Company of Heroes come the thrilling, never-before-heard stories of the Army's elite aviation unit, the most daring and professional helicopter crews in the world.
In his first book, Michael Durant told his harrowing tale of being shot down in his Blackhawk over Mogadishu and held captive by a Somali warlord. It was a remarkable account, particularly because Special Operations pilots are notoriously reticent-they don't talk about their missions, at least not to anyone outside their small community. But now, with the publication of The Night Stalkers, Durant and Steven Hartov shed a fascinating light on these mysterious super commandos and take readers into a world they have only imagined.
From Iran to Grenada to Iraq, the 160th SOAR (A) has been at the point of the spear and in the thick of combat, delivering and supporting Delta operators, Rangers, and SEAL teams to any target, at any point on the globe, in all weather-night or day. Simply put, they are the best of the best, and here for the first time are their hair-raising true stories of battle, capture, victory, and loss.
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"Wow! What an awesome book. It's nice to gain knowlegde (as much as they will allow) about out special forces. The 160th SOAR is the best aviation unit in the world. Although I'm not ex-miltary I found it easy to follow. Some of the missions will pull on your "heart strings". "
— Dave (5 out of 5 stars)
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“The book’s action scenes are numerous and spine-tingling, its portraits of men living a life of danger absorbing, and the regiment’s sadly long roll of honor distinctly moving.”
— Booklist
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" As a retired US Military Officer, I found this book to be very informative. "
— Wallace, 10/9/2019 -
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Sonny Lundberg, 7/30/2019
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" Excellent book detailing the origins and some of the missions of the 160th SOAR (Special Operations Aviation Regiment). Easy to read and interesting to follow, an inside look at special ops. "
— Craig, 2/7/2014 -
" Fantastic non-fiction book about army helicopter pilots and their real stories that run from the news reels of the 70's to present day. Excellent for anyone that is interested in special ops, military planning, and the dedicated men that protect us. "
— Ernie, 1/29/2014 -
" A fantastic story of the members of the 160th aviation regiment of the US Army. The author did a great job capturing the lives of those that formed the unit and have made it into the elite flying squadron that they are today. "
— Brian, 12/16/2013 -
" This book is very detailed and well narrated. However, it was way too technical and detailed for the layperson. I would recommend this book to anyone who is in the military or is a veteran. "
— Leslie, 12/15/2013 -
" Wow! What an awesome book. It's nice to gain knowlegde (as much as they will allow) about out special forces. The 160th SOAR is the best aviation unit in the world. Although I'm not ex-miltary I found it easy to follow. Some of the missions will pull on your "heart strings". "
— Dave, 12/2/2013 -
" A pretty incredible group of people. "
— Tom, 11/21/2013 -
" A great look inside the 160th SOAR. "
— Will, 11/17/2013 -
" A great look into one of the most unique aviation units in the world. "
— Tommy, 7/23/2013 -
" Excellent Book, great research. I stayed fully engaged the whole time! "
— Cyyoung, 6/9/2013 -
" Well written and action packed. A little repetitive towards the end, as this is a collection of various fight stories and not a continuous narrative, but still very good. "
— Ed, 11/24/2012 -
" A must read if you enjoyed Black Hawk Down and/or In the Company of Heroes. Each are great, but all are amazing. "
— Ryan, 9/16/2012 -
" It's really interesting to read this in conjunction with pete blaber's book. "
— Rhianna, 3/14/2011 -
" I really enjoyed this book, a look into the origins and development of the 160th SOAR. Durant skillfully tells the story in a way that is both simple and captivating. The book is an easy read and should be of interest to anyone who relishes modern military history. "
— Keith, 10/1/2010 -
" Very good book about the history behind the 160th. A good read if you want to learn about the wild tales of special operations helicopter pilots. Provides an interesting perspective on my conflicts the united states has entered over the past few decades. "
— Dflaum, 5/10/2010 -
" A great look inside the 160th SOAR. "
— Cobray, 4/17/2010 -
" A must read if you enjoyed Black Hawk Down and/or In the Company of Heroes. Each are great, but all are amazing. "
— Ryan, 7/24/2009 -
" A great look into one of the most unique aviation units in the world. "
— Tommy, 7/13/2008 -
" This book is very detailed and well narrated. However, it was way too technical and detailed for the layperson. I would recommend this book to anyone who is in the military or is a veteran. "
— Leslie, 11/27/2007
About the Authors
Michael J. Durant retired from the army as a chief warrant officer 4. In addition to participating in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, he saw action in the Persian Gulf, Panama, and Kuwait. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Bronze Star with Valor Device, the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, three Air Medals, the POW/MIA ribbon, and the Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
Steven Hartov is an Airborne veteran and the author of international thrillers, including The Heat of Ramadan and The Nylon Hand of God.
Patrick Lawlor, an award-winning narrator, is also an accomplished stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. He has worked extensively off Broadway and has been an actor and stuntman in both film and television. He has been an Audie Award finalist multiple times and has garnered several AudioFile Earphones Awards, a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and many starred audio reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.
About Patrick Lawlor
Patrick Lawlor, an award-winning narrator, is also an accomplished stage actor, director, and combat choreographer. He has worked extensively off Broadway and has been an actor and stuntman in both film and television. He has been an Audie Award finalist multiple times and has garnered several AudioFile Earphones Awards, a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award, and many starred audio reviews from Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews.