Stolen Valor

Military documents reveal decades of deceit about the Vietnam War and myths perpetuated by the mainstream media.

“Terrific read. Stories of stolen valor you won’t believe, and those who hunt them down and participated in writing legislation to restore dignity to all those who have truly served in combat.” —Peter C. Lemon, recipient, Congressional Medal of Honor Stolen valor occurs when a person lies about receiving military decorations that he or she has in fact never earned. It has become a major societal problem that has been discussed numerous times in the news; according to the New York Times, the Department of Veterans Affairs paid disability benefits to more than six hundred people falsely claiming to have been POWs in the Vietnam and Persian Gulf wars. The number of stolen valor cases reported to the FBI has tripled in the last decade. In fact, more imposters lie about earning high military declarations for battlefield bravery than the actual number of real-life hero recipients. These imposters trade on tales and the trappings of military valor to secure privileges such as career advancements and even unearned veterans’ benefits. In Restoring Valor, Doug Sterner provides riveting case studies of the stolen valor imposters he’s investigated and exposed and the serious crimes—including murder—they’ve committed. He chronicles the evolution of stolen valor from the inception of the republic to today. Sterner shows why the federal law he and his wife, Pam, helped to enact—the Stolen Valor Act—is necessary. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

They stole my life, so I stole one right back. My name is William Alexander Armstrong. I come from a long, honorable, military family. My grandparents were heroes back home... but not me. Kidnapped by pirates, I've had to fight to survive on the streets of an alien world. Only now, I've got a way out. The only trouble is, my way out is to serve in the enemy's military, hidden under a stolen identity. I've got to hide who I am, build alliances, and hope to keep my head down at a military institute where one in three trainees don't survive. But hiding isn't in my blood. I'm an Armstrong, I'm born to fight, born to lead... and in this case, that might be the only thing that saves me. Because something is rotten at the Heart of Drakkus Prime, and stolen identity or not, valor may be the only thing to save the day.

Carson Brand is a tough guy in his world. The Cartel traps him in a new world where his experience may not be enough. Stolen Valor opens a door to the reality behind the daily news headlines, presenting a shocking view of a dark world that exists next door to our homes and schools. In this fast-paced crime action thriller, Carson Brand and his best friend Bert cross the Mexican border for a night out. Brand doesn't know about his friend's secret association with organized crime. He also doesn't know this will be his last night with Bert. Brand is pursued by murderous Sicarios, sought by federal and state authorities, and seduced then betrayed by the lovely Christina.

Military documents reveal decades of deceit about the Vietnam War and myths perpetuated by the mainstream media.

The #1 New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, and the source for Clint Eastwood’s blockbuster, Academy-Award nominated movie. “An amazingly detailed account of fighting in Iraq--a humanizing, brave story that’s extremely readable.” — PATRICIA CORNWELL, New York Times Book Review "Jaw-dropping...Undeniably riveting." —RICHARD ROEPER, Chicago Sun-Times From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. His fellow American warriors, whom he protected with deadly precision from rooftops and stealth positions during the Iraq War, called him “The Legend”; meanwhile, the enemy feared him so much they named him al-Shaitan (“the devil”) and placed a bounty on his head. Kyle, who was tragically killed in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war—including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates—and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris. Gripping and unforgettable, Kyle’s masterful account of his extraordinary battlefield experiences ranks as one of the great war memoirs of all time.

All her life, elite Delta Force operative Kate Wilder had played by the rules - including the one that forbid her from following through on the scalding hot chemistry she had with her commanding officer, Captain Mason "Bear" Johnson.But rules are like people - all too easy to break.Kate found that out the hard way, when she and Bear crossed paths with Kamal Kahn - a brutal, psychotic terrorist who nearly stole everything from her.Captured, tortured, and broken, Kate was left mentally and physically shattered - and while Bear and his team were able to bring her home, Kate's friends and family were left wondering if she'd ever be whole again.Can Kate recover from the wounds of her past? Can Bear come to terms with the danger he placed her in?In the cool seclusion of rural Maine, can these two broken hearts make each other whole? Or are shattered lives unable to be pieced back together - and does the valor Kamal Kahn stole from Kate include the bravery to open up her heart to love again?Stolen Valor is Book Seven in the acclaimed Johnson Family series by author Holly J. Martin - each one a fast-paced, richly detailed romance that seamlessly weaves achingly intense emotion with pulse-racing suspense and heart-warming true love.oWARNING: This book contains realistic and appropriate depictions of PTSD and the circumstances that cause it, and is dedicated to the valor and courage of our young men and women in uniform

A companion to Making Bombs for Hitler and The War Below, this novel follows a Ukrainian girl who was kidnapped as a child to be raised by a Nazi family. Nadia is haunted by World War II. Her memories of the war are messy, coming back to her in pieces and flashes she can't control. Though her adoptive mother says they are safe now, Nadia's flashbacks keep coming.Sometimes she remembers running, hunger, and isolation. But other times she remembers living with a German family, and attending big rallies where she was praised for her light hair and blue eyes. The puzzle pieces don't quite fit together, and Nadia is scared by what might be true. Could she have been raised by Nazis? Were they her real family? What part did she play in the war?What Nadia finally discovers about her own history will shock her. But only when she understands the past can she truly face her future.Inspired by startling true events, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch delivers a gripping and poignant story of one girl's determination to uncover her truth.