Craig MacIntosh

Interview with author Craig MacIntosh, August 23, 2022, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

// About Craig MacIntosh

Craig MacIntosh, former political cartoonist, illustrator, and syndicated comic strip artist for 44 years, served as an infantry platoon leader in Vietnam and lives in Minnesota.

The Fortunate Orphans, his first novel, has its origins in the events of World War II, as did The Last Lightning, his second book. The fast-paced plots of both stories quickly shift beyond the war to contemporary times. His third novel McFadden's War, a compelling tale of greed, crime, and action set in the tropical paradise of the Philippines, was the first in a series introducing readers to Green Beret Sam McFadden and Navy SEAL Tom Wolf. Second in the series, WOLF's Vendetta, filled with gripping international espionage across two continents, followed. Third in the series was WOLF's Inferno, and then next, WOLF's Baja, a fourth thriller set south of our border with Mexico. Continuing the adventure is WOLF's Odyssey, a challenging journey that tests Wolf’s survival skills against villains on sea and land. Back with an adventure/thriller, WOLF’s Admiral is the newest chapter in the former SEAL’s life of battling evil—this time in the midst of California’s Vietnamese Diaspora.

Also joining the Pugio Books lineup is Til Kingdom Cay, a mystery set in the Bahamas, and featuring Constable Jeremiah McKay, fighting one man’s lonely battle against evil.

He can be contacted at: www.cjmacintosh.com

Photo by Greg Gibson

Praise for Wolf's Vendetta

"An intricate tale of intrigue that stretches from Kazakhstan to California and beyond."

-LT COL Lawrence Johnson, USA (Ret.), Defense Intelligence Agency and former UN chief of security/peacekeeping for Angola.

“Ripped from the pages of Putin's secret diary! Packed with back-stabbing and dirty-dealing, this firecracker yarn will make the siloviki smile."

-Paul Kozemchak, Special Assistant to the Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and former research advisor to President Reagan's Commission on Long-Term Strategy

Praise for McFadden's War

“Excellent read, superb blend of action, drama and attention to detail all set in the realistic and current environment of Mindanao”

-COL Bill Coultrup, USA (Ret.) former commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines

“A compelling tale of insurgency, greed, crime, power, politics, and action set in one of the most beautiful places in the world: the Philippines”

- COL John Alexander, USA (Ret.), Former Squadron Commander, Delta Force

Praise for McFadden's War

“Intrigue, romance, treachery and courageous acts all set in a truly dangerous part of the world... I felt I was back in the Philippines”

—CWO3 Bill Hellman, US Navy SEAL (Ret.)

Praise for The Last Lightning

“A great story . . . you won’t want to put this book down.”

—Col. Perry Dahl, USAF (Ret.), WWII veteran and P-38 ace, 432nd Fighter Squadron, Southwest Pacific Theater

“MacIntosh has skillfully blended interesting fact with intriguing fiction to capture the experiences of our combat aircrews of WWII and the impact on their immediate families and descendants.”

—Brig. Gen. Dennis Shulstad, USAF (Ret.)

Praise for The Fortunate Orphans

“If you are at all interested in World War II, the Greatest Generation, mystery, and unusual adventure, you’ll enjoy Craig MacIntosh’s tale.”

-Gen. John Vessey, USA (Ret.), former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and WWII veteran.

“The Fortunate Orphans grabs your attention from the first chapter, and then page after page of intrigue and suspense takes you to an exciting conclusion."

Craig Macintosh

Interview with author Craig MacIntosh, August 23, 2022, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

// About Craig MacIntosh

Praise for Wolf's Vendetta

-LT COL Lawrence Johnson, USA (Ret.), Defense Intelligence Agency and former UN chief of security/peacekeeping for Angola.

-Paul Kozemchak, Special Assistant to the Director, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and former research advisor to President Reagan's Commission on Long-Term Strategy

Praise for McFadden's War

-COL Bill Coultrup, USA (Ret.) former commander, Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines

- COL John Alexander, USA (Ret.), Former Squadron Commander, Delta Force

Praise for McFadden's War

—CWO3 Bill Hellman, US Navy SEAL (Ret.)

Praise for The Last Lightning

—Col. Perry Dahl, USAF (Ret.), WWII veteran and P-38 ace, 432nd Fighter Squadron, Southwest Pacific Theater

—Brig. Gen. Dennis Shulstad, USAF (Ret.)

Praise for The Fortunate Orphans

-Gen. John Vessey, USA (Ret.), former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and WWII veteran.

—Howard Lyon, former Chrysler executive and B-17 ball turret gunner.

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