With a Foreword by Bill O’Reilly, THE SILENCE OF WAR: An Old Marine in a Young Marine’s War is the incredible memoir of a former Marine who returns to combat in Iraq and Afghanistan three decades after leaving the Corps. Terry McGowan had been a beat cop, a Marine captain, and a Special Agent for the FBI before retiring at the age of fifty. But when tragedy struck the United States on September 11th, 2001, Terry felt an undiminished sense of duty to protect and serve his country. McGowan became a Special Advisor to the Marines and was immediately put to use on the frontline of battle in Afghanistan. He later celebrated his 59th birthday dodging bullets at a Marine base nicknamed “the Alamo.” Please let me know if you would like an interview with Terry McGowan.

Phone Interview Opportunity with
TERRY MCGOWAN
Tuesday, August 23rd

Because his age prevented him from technically reenlisting, Terry joined an elite squad of high ranking retired and active duty military working for the highest level of Marine military intelligence, which sent him to Iraq. His success in Iraq led to a position that was tailor-made for Terry – he became a Law Enforcement Professional (LEP) with the Marines in Afghanistan. There he found himself the oldest member of a platoon on the front line; a platoon that was understrength and under fire. It was Terry’s job to teach the young Marine’s skills he had picked up over his decades-long career. While an eighteen-year-old Marine can't look at a crowd of Afghans and pick out the guilty party, with his years of experience in law enforcement, Terry had developed an eye for the "felony look". His experience and encouragement helped his younger fighting companions endure a little better than they might have otherwise.

While his training as a Marine Officer combined with his experience as an FBI Agent made him a unique asset as he struggled to keep up with young Marines while they humped over the mountains. In THE SILENCE OF WAR, Terry recounts the many trials of his life of service, providing an intimate glimpse into the horrible realities of modern military conflict. He presents a unique voice, point-of-view and opinion on a modern war that readers rarely hear about in memoirs.



As we approach the 15th anniversary of September 11th, the timing is perfect for THE SILENCE OF WAR as we remember the courage and selflessness so many displayed that day and in the many days after.