New Book Release: The Vengeance Squad - by Bart Ambrose

 

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Some wars never end. Some wounds never heal.

In 1946, after years in internment camps during World War II, Japanese American families return to rebuild their lives near Phoenix, Arizona, believing the worst is behind them. They're wrong.

In the shadow of WWII's aftermath, a merciless group emerges—four men bound by grief and hatred over personal losses in the war. They call themselves The Vengeance Squad. Their mission: to drive every Japanese American from Arizona soil, by any means necessary.

In this unflinching thriller, as homes explode in flames at night and families and businesses are ambushed in broad daylight, Maricopa County Deputy Sheriff Sean O'Conner finds himself pursuing monsters who consider themselves heroes. With his own combat ghosts haunting him, O'Conner races to stop the bloodshed before an entire community is erased.

But the Squad's leader—a decorated ex-marine who believes he's still serving his country—proves as lethal as any enemy O'Conner faced in battle. A desperate kidnapping forces them into a final, shocking confrontation.

The Vengeance Squad is historical fiction that uncovers a little-known chapter of American history. A few men’s patriotism is twisted into something unrecognizable, and justice hangs in the balance between revenge and redemption.

About the author:

Bart Ambrose has always been a storyteller at heart, but his path to becoming an author was anything but ordinary. Born and raised on a cotton farm in the heart of Arizona, he spent his childhood nights immersed in the pages of literary masterpieces like Moby Dick, The Grapes of Wrath, and The Old Man and the Sea. Along the way, he taught himself to play guitar and became an accomplished musician as a teenager.

He pursued a degree at Arizona State University and then worked as a natural resource conservationist across the western U.S. and the far-flung Pacific Basin. His work deepened his appreciation for the land, history, and diverse cultures of the regions he explored.

Along the way, Bart performed as a musician and vocalist with various groups in Arizona and California between his travels. He sharpened his writing skills as a songwriter, and after retiring from his conservation work, he set his sights on Nashville, "Music City," where he spent years honing his songwriting skills, teaching guitar, and coaching other aspiring wordsmiths.

Today, he resides in the picturesque desert foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Tucson, Arizona. He has taken his writing skills and love of a good story to a new level, producing historical novels set in Arizona. He has also published a memoir of his experiences as a musician and songwriter. When he's not writing, you might find him practicing the art of southwestern-themed haiku, pursuing the perfect chili relleno, or planning his next adventure.