Palmdale, CA Author Publishes Vietnam War Novel

February 22, 2017 - Silent Heroes: One Soldier's Story, a new book by Joe Duran, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

Lou Duarte is in the last place he wants to be: Vietnam. Nothing could have prepared this twenty-one-year-old man from California for the heat, the rain, the country-and the death the war brings.

Silent Heroes: One Soldier's Story follows one individual through his time in combat, showing both the horrific consequences and the strong friendships born out of the conflict. As Lou attempts to adapt to the unimaginable, he will learn how to fight for his country and his life and, in the process, he will meet more than one man destined to become a silent hero.

About the Author:
Joe Duran is a Vietnam veteran. He is currently involved with The Patriot Guard Riders. He resides in California with his wife of forty-six years and has two children and a grandson.

Silent Heroes: One Soldier's Story is a 456-page paperback with a retail price of $26.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-3021-6. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.