TopShelf Magazine August 2017 | Page 5

THIRTY DAYS HAS SEPTEMBER ISBN: 978-1544050225 Full Page Ad His only fear was not knowing if he had Award what it took to be a Winners Marine officer––that is, until the day they sent him to Nam. An entitled second lieutenant, fresh out of training, lands in Vietnam full of wonder–– an all consuming awe that quickly descends into dread at the deplorable conditions he, as an officer, has to endure. Speaking his mind to a superior officer only makes matters worse as he is ordered to take command of a company of misfit Marines––men who have no respect for their newest untested commander, and whom they unaffectionately nickname, Junior. He quickly realizes they’re not only fighting the external North Vietnamese Army but the internal racial divide amongst them. But there's no going to the rear and there's certainly no going home. The only choice they have is to go deeper into the valley of death, known as the A Shau. One thing is certain, death will come, but will it come from the enemy or within? Each month, the editors of TopShelf Magazine nominate up to six books from our current Book Spotlights to be considered for our coveted Editor’s Choice Award. A panel of judges (typically consisting of our CEO & Publisher, Keith A. Katsikas Jr., the EVP, Rebecca Katsikas, and our Assistant Editor, Kris Miller), carefully deliberate over the nominees and ultimately award the winning book the title of TopShelf Editor’s Choice. www.TopShelfMagazine.net