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Blood, Tears, and Purple Hearts
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Blood, Tears, and Purple Hearts

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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Blood, Tears, & Purple Hearts is a gripping, emotionally charged novel that thrusts readers into the heart of modern warfare-and into the lives of two brave women whose courage is tested beyond imagination. When their Navy helicopter is shot down during a mission deep in the Syrian desert, these elite female aviators find themselves battling not just the ruthless forces of ISIS, but the devastating aftermath of war itself.

Badly wounded and stranded behind enemy lines, they must summon every ounce of strength, skill, and resilience to survive. But the fight doesn't end with their rescue. As they return home with broken bodies and haunted minds, a different kind of war begins-the struggle to rebuild their lives, careers, and sense of self amid the scars of trauma and the silence that often greets female veterans.

Inspired by real-life military service and firsthand experience, author B.J. Ricketts brings rare authenticity and raw emotional depth to this unforgettable story. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Cold War and a civilian contractor in the Middle East during the Iraq War, Ricketts infuses the narrative with the visceral reality of combat and the enduring cost of duty.

This is more than a war novel. It's a tribute to the often-unseen heroism of women in uniform, a call for empathy toward veterans suffering from PTSD and combat injuries, and a powerful reminder that the wounds of war aren't always visible.

Blood, Tears, & Purple Hearts is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the true meaning of sacrifice-and the extraordinary resilience of those who bear its burden.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
McGilligan Publishing
Date
14 March 2025
Pages
260
ISBN
9781965560860

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Blood, Tears, & Purple Hearts is a gripping, emotionally charged novel that thrusts readers into the heart of modern warfare-and into the lives of two brave women whose courage is tested beyond imagination. When their Navy helicopter is shot down during a mission deep in the Syrian desert, these elite female aviators find themselves battling not just the ruthless forces of ISIS, but the devastating aftermath of war itself.

Badly wounded and stranded behind enemy lines, they must summon every ounce of strength, skill, and resilience to survive. But the fight doesn't end with their rescue. As they return home with broken bodies and haunted minds, a different kind of war begins-the struggle to rebuild their lives, careers, and sense of self amid the scars of trauma and the silence that often greets female veterans.

Inspired by real-life military service and firsthand experience, author B.J. Ricketts brings rare authenticity and raw emotional depth to this unforgettable story. A veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Cold War and a civilian contractor in the Middle East during the Iraq War, Ricketts infuses the narrative with the visceral reality of combat and the enduring cost of duty.

This is more than a war novel. It's a tribute to the often-unseen heroism of women in uniform, a call for empathy toward veterans suffering from PTSD and combat injuries, and a powerful reminder that the wounds of war aren't always visible.

Blood, Tears, & Purple Hearts is a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the true meaning of sacrifice-and the extraordinary resilience of those who bear its burden.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
McGilligan Publishing
Date
14 March 2025
Pages
260
ISBN
9781965560860