GreatGuyBooks

"The Hunted" by one of my Favorites: Brian Haig

2010-08-22T16:39:00.000-04:00

Brian Haig is an interesting fellow. He's the son of Al Haig and a military officer and attorney. He is also a darn good writer. He hasn't written enough books to make me happy, but his works don't disappoint. This book is based on a true story and it has spys, Russian Mafia, Corrupt US Government, nice folks running from the bad guys.. A book with great characters and action. Who would like to read it or receive it as a gift? I'll tell you in this video review!

Best Book I've Read in Decades: The Last Centurion

2010-08-22T13:16:00.000-04:00

John Ringo thought he wrote a work of science fiction, but the world caught up very quickly. The story line is as modern as... right now! THIS is a book you should buy a dozen of in
paperback and give away to friends! Quick, before it happens!

In this video review I don't give away the story line, but I do tell you who would be interested in reading "The Last Centurion" or receiving it as a gift.

W.E.B Griffin's "Black Ops" -- Perhaps the last of the Good Griffin Books?

2010-08-22T12:26:00.000-04:00

"Black Ops" is no longer the "latest" book by W.E.B. Griffin as I state in this video, but it might have been the last GOOD book by this wonderful author. I really can not recommend later books co-authored with William Butterworth IV (the author's son). Later books lack the great handling of characters and the ability to engage the reader that so many of enjoy in the works published under the W.E.B. Griffin name. Would you like "Black Ops"? I'll tell you in this video review without giving away the plot.

Robert B. Parker: "The Professional" A Great Book for Great Guys?

2010-08-22T12:16:00.000-04:00

Robert B. Parker is a prolific author, but more importantly, he is dependable! I haven't found a stinker yet! Would YOU like "The Professional"? In this video book review I'll give you insight without giving away the plot!

Vince Flynn Pursuit of Honor -- Mitch Rapp Saves the world ... Again!

2010-08-22T12:11:00.000-04:00

Vince Flynn brings us Mitch Rapp once again. Did the author do a good job? I'll tell you in this video book review without giving away the story line!

Stuart Woods "Loitering with Intent" - Hot or Cold?

2010-08-22T11:29:00.001-04:00

Stuart Woods is an author who runs hot and cold. This book, "Loitering with Intent" is set mainly in Key West; a town just down the road from my home in the Florida Keys. How did he do this time? I'll tell you in this video review! Frank Derfler, Author of "A Glint in Time"

John Sanford "Rough Country" Is This A Book You Would Like?

2010-08-22T11:11:00.002-04:00

John Sanford is a reliable "Who Done It" author. In Rough Country Sanford's character Virgil Flowers tries to solve a string of murders at a hot resort in cold Minnesota. How does Sanford do with this story line? Would the book make a good gift? Would you like it? I'll tell you in this video book review without spoiling the story line Frank Derfler -- Author of "A Glint in Time"

A Great Reader Review of "A Glint In Time"

2008-07-27T13:04:00.004-04:00

Bill Parker is a very blunt kind of guy. He pulls no punches. Here is what HE had to say in his Amazon.Com book review.

TIME PARADOX FOR TOM CLANCY,
By
W. Parker "Gunny1911" (ISLAMORADA, FLORIDA USA) - See all my reviews Author Frank Derfler's journey into science fiction manages to combine the paradox of time travel with the fast paced action of a Tom Clancy adventure novel. Melding the 1925 documented theoretical science of Satyedra Bose and Albert Einstein with successful physics experiments from U of Colorado (1995), Derfler brought a 'new dimension' to the science fiction genre of 'alternative histories'. Unlike many predecessors, this work explains the time travel paradox in an understandable manner while weaving the science in a fast paced action thriller reminiscent of Tom Clancy's early works. The science is solid and the adventure non-stop.

A Glint In Time

I'd Like to Tell You About My Book: A Glint in Time

2008-07-17T19:29:00.004-04:00

Here is the premise: It is true that today, in university labs around the world, graduate students in physics are experimenting with freezing light and time. My one assumption beyond present fact in this book is that a technology is discovered allowing a small item to be sent back into time. All other laws of physics apply... the farther back in time the less accurate.. great power is needed.. significant heating is takes place.. So, if you could send a tiny hot object back into time, what COULD you do with it? What WOULD you do with it. And, if you were successful in changing something, how would you know?

A Glint In Time

Asteroids and the Earth

2008-07-06T17:39:00.002-04:00

This New York Times ARTICLE talks about the potential for asteroid collisions. This topic was a part of my first novel, "A Glint in Time", and will play a major role in my second upcoming book.

"THE Earth is pockmarked with the evidence of ancient collisions — huge craters blasted into its surface by asteroids or comets. One such object, striking 65 million years ago in the Yucatán in Mexico, is believed by some experts to be linked to the demise of the dinosaurs.

For a decade, NASA has been busy trying to identify what else is headed this way, particularly those potential “civilization killers” of 1 kilometer (.62 miles) or more in diameter that have orbits coming within 30 million miles of the Earth’s — too close for comfort by space standards."

My Book: A Glint in Time is now on Amazon.com

2008-06-23T23:25:00.005-04:00

It is so exciting to see your book pop up on an Amazon.com sales page. "A Glint in Time' is up there! See THIS LINK

Wow.. $17.99 Tell you what.. I have about 50 author copies I'll sell for $10 each. That's what they cost me. Send me an email at fderfler @gmail.com

OR (and I'd PREFER this) You can get a signed copy FREE by entering a contest in which EVERY ENTRY WINS. See the details on the upper right corner of this page!

A Book Review Borowed from Instapinch .. About 9/11

2008-06-23T11:17:00.003-04:00

I spent 10 years as an Air Force Weapons Controller ("Scope Dope") and in exercises we often practiced SCATANA (ground all the airplanes). I always wondered how it really worked on the day of 9/11.

(Aside, I was in Manhattan on that day. About 3 miles south of the Towers.. with too good of a view of the events..)

One of my favorite Bloggers, even if he is a Naval Aviator, Instapinch, just posted an excellent review of what appears to be an excellent book titled "Touching History". His REVIEW is super.

" It is the story of the skies over America on Sept 11, 2001. Spencer, an airline pilot for ExpressJet Airlines, spent much of the last few years interviewing the principles in this infamous day, from air traffic controllers in Boston and Washington and Indianapolis to military controllers at the Fleet Area Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes (FASFAC VACAPES,"

A Hat tip to Instapinch and I'm ordering the book from Amazon NOW!