Kyle, TX Author Publishes War Memoir

March 25, 2017 - Only by the Hand of God, a new book by H J (Duke) Petmecky CW03 USN, Retired and Earl Boutell, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

From the Author: "This is a war story; a tale that takes you along with me through 18 months in the jungles, rivers, canals, and military facilities in Viet Nam. It was a period of conflict in which I was exposed to, not only the risk of death, but to the powerful influence of my Creator."

Harrowing, exciting and sorrowful by turns, Only by the Hand of God is a powerful story of loss and redemption. Written with a sure hand full of vigor and also a touch of rough humor by H J (Duke) Petmecky and his co-author Earl Boutell, this book offers its readers a graphic, colorful, life-changing experience.

Only by the Hand of God is a 224-page paperback with a retail price of $39.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-2467-3. 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.