Valkyrie: Guardians of the Lost

Richard Carter is a Paramedic quickly reaching the point of being burnt out and no longer able to function. The requirements of his job and the loss of his brother in Afghanistan have taken their toll on Richard's ability to cope. As he contemplates what his future holds he has what he believes to be a chance meeting with two individuals at his local gym. After being invited to breakfast Richard begins to understand the meeting was a set up and why they wanted to talk to him. William McTarrish the leader of a group known only as Valkyrie makes Richard an unexpected offer to replace his dead brother in a tryout for a position on the team. Unsure of what to do, Richard needs time to think. However, McTarrish tells him the offer expires in two days. Now faced with having to decide if he is willing to continue his day to day life as he knows it or accepting a new challenge Richard begins ot weigh the pros and cons. If he passes the tryout and accepts the offer, he will have to leave everything and everyone behind. He doesn't know it yet, but this job interview will be the most grueling and dangerous one of his life.

About the Author
Maggiano, C. M.: - C. M. Maggiano was born in Austin, TX. He graduated from Longwood University, VA, with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. While working at the University of Virginia, he began writing and developed the idea for the Valkyrie series. He teamed up with his father to create this novel. He now lives in England where he continues to write.Maggiano, M. a.: - M.A. Maggiano grew up in Hoboken, NJ. He received his B.S. in Criminology from St. Leo College and went on to receive an M.S. in Strategic Intelligence from the Joint Military Intelligence College. A twenty-year Air Force veteran, he continued in government service and served a total of forty-three years. He and his wife now reside in Port St. Lucie, Florida.