Book Review: Friendly Monster

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FULLERTON -- Leading self publisher Xlibris releases yet another remarkable and inspiring World War II epic penned by veteran pilot John W. Cox during his unforgettable adventure in the Pacific. His novel, entitled Friendly Monster, is a record of true-life experiences and his tour of duty as the commander of a remarkable flight crew during the war.

Friendly Monster was the code name for the B-29 bomber plane flown by a crew under the command of Cox. The story begins with their training period and introduction to the state-of-the-art airplane. The crew participated in the first bombing attack on Tokyo since the Doolittle raid in 1942, then on to the end of the war. Highlighted are vivid descriptions of the bombing, strafing and air combat the crew experienced on the missions as they flew from the Marianas Island of Saipan. Because of the crew's dedication and professionalism, no man on the crew was lost or wounded despite experiencing some narrow escapes and dangerous missions.

Aside from being a notable tribute to the crew's courageous acts, Friendly Monster also chronicles and demonstrates the capability of air power to destroy and defeat a modern empire without the need to set foot on enemy territory. This riveting book will definitely leave the aviation and military readers asking for more.

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