Jeff's BOOKS
THE Warhead
Jeff's Latest Book
“Jeffrey Stern's page-turning book The Warhead takes the reader on a fast-paced journey as individuals working for defense contractors manufacture new laser and GPS satellite-guided weapons capable of knocking out seemingly invincible military objectives and dictator’s strongholds. Particularly moving are the sections covering pilot Joe Kennedy's final World War II mission attempting to blast Hitler's secret bunker and Lieutenant Colonel Rick Hilton's efforts to destroy a key river bridge in Vietnam known as Dragon's Jaw. Stern smartly pulls in the human element to connect the backdrop of political and military planning that unfold with each story in The Warhead. Highly recommended reading.” —Stephen L. Moore, author of Fighting Fifteen
"The Warhead is a masterpiece in making the epic and historical feel up-close and intimate. Stern inhabits his subjects with the insight of a great novelist whilst grounding the drama always in forensically researched detail and contextual intention. The book covers decades and makes each one feel like it’s happening right now, with action sequences that read like those of a breakneck screen thriller. I learned so much, I was profoundly moved, and I was awed by the even-handedness with which he brings every side of his story to life. A must-read for anyone interested in of war, in weapons, in the impact they have on everyday lives – and most of all for anyone compelled to understand the emotions that drive individuals to change the world forever." — Michael Lesslie, producer and screenwriter, The Hunger Games
APPLE BOOKS
STAFF PICK
The Mercenary
"The Mercenary, by Jeffrey E. Stern, is ostensibly about a driver in Afghanistan, but again, it’s so beautifully told and riveting that it’s a page-turner even for people who don’t care about foreign policy. I haven’t stayed up reading this late in a long time."―The Atlantic
"A moving story full of humanity and great curiosity. A riveting and heart-pounding war story. The Mercenary is a special book.” Jimmy Chin and Chai Vasarheyli, Oscar-winning Directors of Free Solo
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“The book is a real-life thriller and, even though the reader knows how the story will end, it is a fast-paced and compelling read. Stern, the primary author, undertook significant background research and this informs the text and gives this book more depth than many similar volumes.” — The Christian Science Monitor
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