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The Twilight of the Day: U.S. Fighter Pilots Face Nuclear Armageddon in a Political Thriller


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The Twilight of the Day is a military-themed thriller guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seat right through the last heart-pounding page. In 1973, US Navy fighter pilot Captain James Vincent Trader and nine other pilot-prisoners of war were sold to a rogue state by the North Vietnamese for 70 million dollars just hours before the peace treaty was signed in Paris. Who was the buyer, and what was expected of these men? The answer is found in the closely guarded secret held by this extraordinary fraternity of warriors.

About the Author :
About the authorIan A. O'Connor is a retired USAF colonel. His expertise in countering nuclear warfare threats from those who mean to harm us helps relay a sense of reality and urgency. It's that background which served him so well for all his novels. The United States Naval Academy and the United States Air Force Academy libraries have copies of The Twilight of the Day in their respective libraries. Ian is a member of the Air Commando Association; An associate member of Mystery Writers of America, The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, and lives on Florida's Treasure Coast with his wife, Candice.

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"This story is totally believable and is told in a way that keeps the reader's attention from the first chapter until the end. I recommend this book to anyone with an interest in historical fiction, the Vietnam War, and the fate of our still missing POWs." Bob Doerr - Military Writers Society of America POWs heroic in nuclear thriller By Steven A. Simon The Air Force Times The book review printed below was published in the Air Force Times on November 19, 2001. It refers to the first edition printing of The Twilight of the Day by Ian A. O'Connor. Much has been written about the ordeal that Vietnam prisoners of war endured at the hands of their captors. Since factual accounts have been sufficiently detailed there doesn't appear to be any real need for Vietnam fiction. O'Connor's thriller, "The Twilight of the Day," fills avoid that doesn't even exist. And fills it very nicely. The concept of the novel is clever, original and intriguing. Desperate to develop the capability to launch nuclear missiles, the Libyan government purchases nine American POWs from the North Vietnamese just before the 1973 Paris Peace Accord is signed. The prisoners are especially valuable because of their knowledge of nuclear engineering. The sinister plan is to force the POWs to develop the final piece of the puzzle: the initiators that will trigger the nuclear reaction. Despite being at a monumental disadvantage, the POW's, led by Navy Capt. James Vincent Trader, battle with the ruthless, demented Libyan who is masterminding the project. The plausibility of the tale is enhanced by O'Connor's skillful weaving of factual early-1970s events into the story. The appearance of President Nixon, Henry Kissinger, and Libyan ruler Muammar Qaddafi add to the sense of realism. "The Twilight of the Day" shows there is a need for quality fiction. Fans who prefer their heroes to be real people, will enjoy this imaginative, well-written adventure. "The intricate plotting throughout this work is truly impeccable." - Kirkus Reviews


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781737422969
  • Publisher: Pegasus Publishing & Entertainment Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Pegasus Publishing & Entertainment Group
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: U.S. Fighter Pilots Face Nuclear Armageddon in a Political Thriller
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1737422964
  • Publisher Date: 13 Jul 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 21 mm
  • Weight: 540 gr


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