Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars
Written by Alan C. Mack
Narrated by Alan C. Mack
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The attacks of September 11, 2001, prompted the creation of a robust and deadly special operations force -- Task Force Dagger. Alan C. Mack, Callsign Razor 03, led a team of MH-47E helicopters and armed MH-60s. Their two-fold mission – Personnel Recovery (PR) and Unconventional Warfare (UW) involved flying in terrain and weather previously not thought possible. If that wasn’t enough, they pushed the flight envelope of their specially modified Chinooks to the limit and beyond.
Mack shares his behind-the-scenes perspective of the Horse Soldier’s infill into Afghanistan. He discusses the hunt for Osama Bin Laden at Tora Bora and describes his shootdown during Operation Anaconda. Years later, he chased Bowe Bergdahl, rescued hostages in Iraq, and the U.S. Navy Seal "Lone Survivor" from the Kunar Valley.
Mack’s near-death experiences and frequent deployments not only affected him, but pushed his wife toward prescription opioids. Her developing addiction led to friction as he kept her secret and continued to deploy.
He lived by his unit’s motto, "Night Stalkers Don’t Quit!" He wouldn’t quit on his unit – he couldn’t quit on his family. His story of success, tragedy, and ultimate happiness is as old as warfare itself.
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Readers find this title to offer a different perspective than most special forces books. It provides a fascinating and candid account of one soldier's experience in an elite aviation unit. The book is described as amazing and loved by readers, with the audio book keeping their attention all the way through. It is highly recommended.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing book ! Absolutely loved every minute of it . I listened to the audio book while working and this kept my attention all the way through ! 10/10 would definitely recommend .
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A fascinating yet candid account of one soldier’s experience in one of the most elite aviation units in the world.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A different perspective than most special forces books out there. A bit monotone at times—but is nice that it’s recorded by the author.