The Night Stalkers

By: Michael J. Durant, Steven Hartov, Lt. Col - Ret Robert L. Johnson

Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor

Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Here are thrilling, never-before-heard stories of the Army's elite aviation unit - the most daring and professional helicopter crews in the world.

Special Operations pilots are notoriously reticent; they don't talk about their missions, at least not to anyone outside their small community. But now, with the publication of The Night Stalkers, Durant and Steven Hartov shed a fascinating light on these mysterious super commandos and take readers into a world they have only imagined.

From Iran to Grenada to Iraq, the 160th SOAR (A) has been at the point of the spear and in the thick of combat, delivering and supporting Delta operators, Rangers, and SEAL teams around the globe, in all weather, night or day. Simply put, they are the best of the best, and here for the first time are their hair-raising true stories of battle, capture, victory, and loss.

©2006 Michael J. Durant, Steven Hartov, and Robert L. Johnson (P)2007 Tantor Media Inc.

Critic reviews

"The book's action scenes are numerous and spine-tingling, its portraits of men living a life of danger absorbing, and the regiment's sadly long roll of honor distinctly moving." (Booklist)

Great Book

I almost didn't get this book, because I had read negative reviews on the narrator, but I also saw 5 star reviews, so I took a chance on it. I'm glad that I did, as this was well written, and the narrator was fine. I have listened to other books that he has narrated, and not had a problem with his voice.
I also didn't know that this book is written about the experiences of different pilots, and a medic, who were members of the Night Stalkers. This way, you learn about the group's history, but from different people's experiences, not just one person's perspective.

always excellent

Excellent accounts of bravery and service. narration is perfect, brought to life a great book that I'd read years ago.

Excellent story, interestingly told!

I have listened to this book twice while I still have others waiting. I will probably listen again to the tales of these brave men!

The Night Stalkers

Seals, Berets and Stalkers... Courage without decorations.. Makes us proud to be Americans...thru and thru

Decent story but narration awful!

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Interesting look into how Special Ops guys get to where they're going. If you like Special Forces books, this is a good compliment to some of the others out there.

How could the performance have been better?

The narrator tried to hard to sound "tough and gruff" when reading quotes but it sounded silly. Also, read mostly in a monotone voice, but then SCREAMED certain parts, which was trying to convey stress or battle. I had to keep turning the volume up and down through the whole book...very annoying.

Amazing Story

Absolutely worth your time. It's an awesome story of dedicated people doing things that no one else could.

Amazing stories of some of Americas finest heroes

These are the incredible stories of Americas special operation helicopter pilots. These unsung heroes have been the tip of the spear in operations in Panama, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The courage, patriotism, and professionalism will encourage and inspire you. This is a must read/listen.

Good Overall.

I have a big interest in Army rotary wing aviation, and I really enjoyed this book. The narrator isn't my favorite, and I've grown kind of tired of hearing books read by him. Also, there were a lot of words that were used too often in the book, so that everytime you heard them you thought to yourself "didn't the authors have a thesaurus handy?" Other than those two gripes, it was an excellent account of the 160th SOAR, and very interesting and in depth.

Great book

Would you listen to The Night Stalkers again? Why?

Yes, the different characters are wonderfully portrayed,

Who was your favorite character and why?

Don't have a favorite the mix of all of them were great

Which scene was your favorite?

Can't choose just one

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

An awesome story of the best pilots in the world.

a great book about the best pilots in the world. well wrote well-read well worth the time