FORT MOHAVE, Ariz., April 1, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sacrificing years of their lives to training and deadly combat, America's military men and women literally earn their benefits with blood, sweat and tears. In David L. DeLaney's Pawns (now available through AuthorHouse), four Army Rangers organize a battle against the government when outrageous health care cuts cause the death of a loved and respected general.
In 2008, newly elected President Frank B. Kyle pushes Congress to pass his military cutback plan. Initially meant for new recruits, the president decides to make it mandatory across the board for all five branches. These massive slashes in benefits include health care, retirement, special mission bonuses and freezes in promotions, and only affect ranks up to and including colonels.
When Gen. William T. Holland is denied vital medicine that could cure his cancer, the horrible effects of the president's callous plan are realized. The general succumbs, and one of his proteges, Army Ranger Col. David Kirklin decides that enough is enough. He rallies three other rangers and they compile their training and experience in technological warfare tactics to send a cutting message to the U.S. government.
When the military protests the benefit cuts by refusing to go into combat, America is on edge. Tensions rise as North Korea presents a growing nuclear threat. China refuses to step in and help diffuse the situation, and countries around the globe brace themselves for World War III.
A thrilling novel that explores important issues, Pawns pulls readers to the edge of their seats with intense action and breathtaking suspense.
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