Book Info
CHAINED EAGLE
Chained Eagle is the debut novel by Ed "Otto" Pernotto. Ripped from today’s headlines, Retired Navy SEAL Mike Brooks, lies battered, alone, in an Iranian prison, facing execution.
His distraught daughter, lied to by the US government, enlists the help of a billionaire and small team of special operations veterans to plan the impossible breakout. Unearthing a dubious 60 year old CIA idea as the means to escape, retired Special Operations Sergeant Major Ben Fletcher volunteers for the dangerous nighttime parachute drop, while he harbors a secret of his own.
As the region careens dangerously close to war, a rift emerges at the highest level of the Executive Branch fueled by deception and intrigue. With no government support, and halfway around the world, can this small team overcome one of the world’s top military's for this daring rescue?
Written by a thirty-year military veteran with formidable special ops, aviation, and military planning expertise, retired Air Force Reserve Colonel Ed “Otto” Pernotto has crafted an action adventure thriller that takes readers through twists and turns in what is ultimately a timeless story of human character and compassion.
Selected Amazon Reviews
“As a retired SEAL myself, I am always interested to see how Special Operations characters and missions are portrayed. “Chained Eagle“ is a very personal and understated depiction of what could be real people. No one is made out to be a superhero or invincible. The detailed planning process shows a lot of hard work, dead ends, and frank discussions among those involved. All ideas are considered, and no individual gets unexamined deference from the rest of the team. The good-natured ribbing and humor is spot on. This is a thoroughly engrossing and meticulous tale of a dangerous concept. Have fun."
Lawrence W. Nelson
“A hot , CT book from an insider. Chained Eagle is fast-paced action! Reads like a genuine CT rescue operation from tomorrow’s headlines. Some amazing, but not unbelievable, plot twists as Ed Pernotto takes us on this trip. I’m looking forward to another book like this! A real page turner, with precise details on how things could get done. Thanks.
Amazon Customer
“Great Story! Pernotto tells a great story. The plot is very unique and unpredictable, it keeps readers guessing from start to finish. The author also provides incites from his military background that enhances the reader's "buy in" to the story. I highly recommend this book, it provides a great escape (pun intended)."
Dale
“Great Story - real cliffhanger. A great first novel from an author who knows his technical stuff inside out and combines it with an exciting story of world conflict and the inner battles. Combined with a great twist of humanity and humanitarianism.