The Crescent Star — Frank A. Ruffolo

In this first novella of the Chaos trilogy, Steve Ciccone is semi-retired from his lifelong service to his country in the battlefields of Vietnam, through the streets of New York City, to the skies of our nation as a Marshal for Homeland Security. Suddenly, Steve is thrust into international terrorism, as al-Qaida operatives try to infiltrate our borders through Port Everglades, Florida. Still grieving the loss of his wife, Steve finds new love through all this chaos with a woman from a highly unlikely place, and must balance his life between family and country with the help and support of the ones he holds close to his heart. Will Steve succeed and keep us safe? Will Steve fulfill his dream and finally retire on the Amalfi Coast of Italy? Stay tuned to find out!