Description: "A Question of Loyalty" puts readers in the middle of the epic story of Gen. Billy Mitchell--the architect of the modern Air Force--and his spellbinding trial over patriotism and treason. 16-page photo insert.
Brief description:
Douglas Waller is a senior correspondent for Time, and before that was with Newsweek. He is the author or coauthor of six previous books, including the national bestseller Big Red, The Commandos, and Air Warriors. He lives in Annandale, Virginia, with his wife and has three children.
Review Quotes:
"Waller has probably done his best work ever in this recounting of Mitchell's life and trial" - Booklist (starred review)
"Fascinating book" - John Lehman (member of the 9/11 Commission), Washington Post Book World
"Facinating . . . A Question of Loyalty is a must-read" - Wall Street Journal
"[A] fascinating well-told story of a military maverick's life" - Chicago Tribune
"This is not just great fun, it's also--literally--as fresh and relevant as this morning's paper." - Joe Klein, Time magazine and author of Primary Colors
"As Congress debates intelligence reform, this fascinating book reminds us of Harry Truman's dictum that the only thing new in the world is the history you don't know." - John Lehman, member of the 9/11 Commission and former secretary of the Navy, Washington Post Book World
Named to the Washington Post Book World's "Best of 2004" list - Washington Post Book World
Named to the Booklist Editors' Choice 2004 list - Booklist
Named to the Chicago Tribune's "Best of 2004" list - Chicago Tribune Books
"Don't pass up Douglas Waller's riveting read about the legendary Billy Mitchell, whose rebellion captivated a nation." - Senator John McCain
"Buy this and get ready to hang on to your seats! A gripping true-life trial. I loved it." - Greta Van Susteren, Fox News