Scout's Honor
John McNellis
After losing everything but his life, a young man forges a new identity for himself in the jungles of Vietnam and on the gritty streets of New York in this epic and riveting tale of crime, punishment, and redemption
"A wild and sweeping thriller." - Chris Matthews, Veteran MSNBC anchor
It's 1969. Devastated by the loss of his parents, 19-year-old Eddie Kawadsky is alone and penniless, his dream of becoming a navy pilot seemingly lost. In desperation, Eddie falls in with the charismatic Roy Cross who talks him into smuggling drugs across the border.
Once in Mexico, Roy betrays Eddie, setting him up to be murdered. On the run from vengeful narcotraficantes, corrupt cops, and his own demons, Eddie flees for his life, changes identities, and-as Richard Austen-joins the Marines, serves two heroic combat tours in Vietnam, and then hides himself in New York City. Over the ensuing 25 years, Eddie becomes one of Manhattan's wealthiest real estate developers, but one haunted by his sins and secrets.
When a long-dreaded visitor finally shows up to extort hush money, Eddie is forced to confront his past. To save his own life and protect the beautiful wife he adores, he must sacrifice nearly everything. But will it be enough to redeem his honor lost so long ago?
With an intricate plot spanning the 1960's counterculture, the Vietnam War, 1970's gritty New York real estate world, the grandeur and hardship of the Marine Corps, and more, Scout's Honor is a sweeping novel of suspense that explores larger themes of morality, guilt, trust, and redemption. Populated with flawed yet compelling characters, Scout's Honor will appeal to fans of both character-driven literary fiction, thrillers, and redemption tales.
Duration - 3h.
Author - John McNellis.
Narrator - Edoardo Ballerini.
Published Date - Saturday, 20 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 John McNellis ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
After losing everything but his life, a young man forges a new identity for himself in the jungles of Vietnam and on the gritty streets of New York in this epic and riveting tale of crime, punishment, and redemption "A wild and sweeping thriller." - Chris Matthews, Veteran MSNBC anchor It's 1969. Devastated by the loss of his parents, 19-year-old Eddie Kawadsky is alone and penniless, his dream of becoming a navy pilot seemingly lost. In desperation, Eddie falls in with the charismatic Roy Cross who talks him into smuggling drugs across the border. Once in Mexico, Roy betrays Eddie, setting him up to be murdered. On the run from vengeful narcotraficantes, corrupt cops, and his own demons, Eddie flees for his life, changes identities, and-as Richard Austen-joins the Marines, serves two heroic combat tours in Vietnam, and then hides himself in New York City. Over the ensuing 25 years, Eddie becomes one of Manhattan's wealthiest real estate developers, but one haunted by his sins and secrets. When a long-dreaded visitor finally shows up to extort hush money, Eddie is forced to confront his past. To save his own life and protect the beautiful wife he adores, he must sacrifice nearly everything. But will it be enough to redeem his honor lost so long ago? With an intricate plot spanning the 1960's counterculture, the Vietnam War, 1970's gritty New York real estate world, the grandeur and hardship of the Marine Corps, and more, Scout's Honor is a sweeping novel of suspense that explores larger themes of morality, guilt, trust, and redemption. Populated with flawed yet compelling characters, Scout's Honor will appeal to fans of both character-driven literary fiction, thrillers, and redemption tales. Duration - 3h. Author - John McNellis. Narrator - Edoardo Ballerini. Published Date - Saturday, 20 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 John McNellis ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:10:43
Dedication
Duration:00:08:03
Chapter 1: Summer of '69
Duration:05:47:49
Chapter 2: Two Weeks Earlier
Duration:09:36:36
Chapter 3: The Fall Guy
Duration:07:57:17
Chapter 4: The Catch
Duration:14:56:27
Chapter 5: Piece of Cake
Duration:11:09:41
Chapter 6: Jonnie
Duration:10:48:38
Chapter 7: Date Night
Duration:04:35:32
Chapter 8: K-39
Duration:09:02:55
Chapter 9: Rosarito
Duration:04:17:53
Chapter 10: Nothing to Declare
Duration:04:38:58
Chapter 11: A Ride Downtown
Duration:06:58:54
Chapter 12: Bang, Bang, Bang, Boom
Duration:09:30:17
Chapter 13: Las Tumbas
Duration:16:49:53
Chapter 14: The Pinto
Duration:14:27:16
Chapter 15: Zapatos
Duration:10:32:49
Chapter 16: Terminal
Duration:04:02:30
Chapter 17: Pennsylvania
Duration:06:10:55
Chapter 18: Where the Difference Began
Duration:14:39:28
Chapter 19: Poker
Duration:12:37:32
Chapter 20: Rosy Fingered Dawn
Duration:22:32:48
Chapter 21: No Tengo Nada
Duration:16:28:03
Chapter 22: Banking Hopes
Duration:09:33:07
Chapter 23: White Christmas
Duration:19:26:15
Chapter 24: Jonnie
Duration:05:59:07
Chapter 25: The House That Crime Built
Duration:04:45:04
Chapter 26: The Job
Duration:09:07:50
Chapter 27: Vive La France
Duration:09:46:06
Chapter 28: Billy Cutter
Duration:09:49:48
Chapter 29: A Shattered Lens
Duration:11:40:56
Chapter 30: Confetti
Duration:22:43:41
Chapter 31: A World of Sighs
Duration:08:36:23
Chapter 32: Words
Duration:16:11:25
Chapter 33: A Keeper
Duration:13:36:04
Chapter 34: The Freshman Team
Duration:14:15:17
Chapter 35: Bingo
Duration:03:52:05
Chapter 36: War Stories
Duration:12:42:40
Chapter 37: The Outrigger Club
Duration:09:24:45
Chapter 38: The Roadhouse
Duration:10:10:59
Chapter 39: The Dinner Party
Duration:13:28:44
Chapter 40: A Walk in the Park
Duration:12:37:58
Chapter 41: Fathers
Duration:16:15:25
Chapter 42: Preparations
Duration:13:46:54
Chapter 43: Moonlight
Duration:07:18:38
Chapter 44: Aloha
Duration:13:55:06
Chapter 45: The Window
Duration:06:02:57
Chapter 46: An Old Story
Duration:09:28:04
Chapter 47: Act II
Duration:07:51:19
Chapter 48: Mourning
Duration:13:31:08
Chapter 49: Lost in Translation
Duration:06:35:35
Ending Credits
Duration:00:26:34