--- product_id: 6319633 title: "Kickers: A Novel of the Secret War Paperback – January 16, 2014" brand: "patrick lee" price: "1826294₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/6319633-kickers-a-novel-of-the-secret-war-paperback-january-16 store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # Kickers: A Novel of the Secret War Paperback – January 16, 2014 **Brand:** patrick lee **Price:** 1826294₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kickers: A Novel of the Secret War Paperback – January 16, 2014 by patrick lee - **How much does it cost?** 1826294₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/6319633-kickers-a-novel-of-the-secret-war-paperback-january-16) ## Best For - patrick lee enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted patrick lee brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Kickers: A Novel of the Secret War Paperback – January 16, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71aU4eWekjL.jpg) ![Kickers: A Novel of the Secret War Paperback – January 16, 2014 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Rnbwxpb2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read! *by S***. on Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2014* In Kickers, Patrick Lee weaves a vibrant and compelling tale of brotherhood and international intrigue, reminiscent of Stephen Ambrose’ s Band of Brothers. Throughout this fast paced novel, the young smokejumpers’ spontaneous courage, camaraderie, and light-hearted humor appears in stark contrast to the convoluted machination, strategic plotting, and unfeeling brutality of the international policymakers, the CIA covert operations agents and professional military secretly assigned to Laos.Kickers exposes the reader to a little known and officially disavowed part of American history. In it, Lee presents the full portion of life’s joy and tragedy with plenty of nail biting moments, starting with the “unnatural act” of jumping out of an airplane. Lee adroitly captures and characterizes the human element – we share the paralyzing fear, rush of exhilaration, and breath-taking relief of that first parachute jump, the boredom and frustration of a slow fire season, the desperate isolation of the POW.Long before this novel ends, Dog, Thanasis, and Charlie will have become dear friends and loyal brothers to the reader. Through Kickers their story and their contribution lives on. This is a great read and I highly recommend it!Anne Gwynn ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Review by Washington D.C. Woman *by S***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014* The author is a first-rate attorney who has practiced law for well over 30 years. That does not necessarily mean that anyone holding a law degree is automatically qualified to hold a gavel in the literary world. A good novelist speaks with a loud voice about the art, the craft, the isolation and the unknown. From the opening the author spoke loud and clear about the unknown, shining light on the under-reported world of the smokejumpers. Looking through the eyes of well-developed characters called Thanasis, Charlie, and Dog, we get to see inside these three young men performed their duty and performed well until the CIA's real mission was uncovered. The untold story of the smokejumpers parallels in many ways to the story of the Tuskegee Airmen who fought for equality and only gained recognition in recent years. First they integrated the Armed Forces, then a whole nation and did it with competency, skill, valor, and courage in combating the enemy abroad and racism at home. Because the Tuskegee Airmen and the Smokejumpers stood tall, fellow Americans are the better for it. This was an excellent read, inspirational and educating. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great read; tough story *by K***N on Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2014* The people in Pat Lee’s “Kickers” are just barely fictional, and the situations in which they exist may be not at all. Hard to tell, because Lee’s own smokejumper experience, deep on-the-ground research, and careful structure so completely inform this “novel” of the secret war in Laos. The story is compelling, but not easy. You know and think you understand Thanasis, Charlie, “Dog” and others, sometimes from childhood on. But our Charlie and their “Charlies” are not so differently motivated. Connected by time, place, and circumstance, some head up and down the Ho Chi Minh trail, some try to stop the traffic. All are linked. Complicated people and complicated times This book is a ride back to recent history filled with fully imagined characters based in part on Lee’s own experiences as a smokejumper and evident deep familiarity with the land and people of the Viet Nam War and its Laotian fringe. It is sometimes hard to stomach the truths, futility, and losses of this story – personal, historical, and symbolic – but even harder to ignore them or forget. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/6319633-kickers-a-novel-of-the-secret-war-paperback-january-16](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/6319633-kickers-a-novel-of-the-secret-war-paperback-january-16) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*