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Kilroy Was Here Paperback – November 11, 2020

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U.S. Army Officer, Lieutenant Jared Rye is a battle-hardened warrior. Or at least he thinks he’d like to be. On Christmas Day, 2008, he arrives to war with high hopes of battlefield glory and a lasting legacy, only to be relegated to a Squadron desk job. With the help of his Squadron’s “accidental Chaplain”, a local interpreter bent on leaving for America, a perpetually drunk Russian contract pilot, and his fellow staff officers, Rye navigates a yearlong deployment on a rural outpost in Afghanistan. As he seeks to find meaning in the war, Rye faces oddities and mishaps ranging from an inter-Army mafia of lower enlisted soldiers, to a crippled local boy with a penchant for pornographic doodles, to a two-faced local militant, and an autocratic Squadron Commander paralyzed by paranoia. Rye’s unlikely friendship with his interpreter becomes the bedrock of his sanity, as he grapples with the reality of America's "Forever War" and his perceived lackluster war experience. But when a series of roadside bombs cripples a resupply convoy, the soldiers of Titan Squadron look to the highest ranking officer remaining and Rye must put his training to the test to lead an assault against an enemy of unknown strength.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ A15 Publishing (November 11, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1970155132
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1970155136
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.68 x 9 inches
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Brett Allen is a graduate of Michigan State University and a former U.S. Army Cavalry Officer. A husband and father of two, Brett hopes to someday be able to write full time. When not writing, Brett enjoys drumming his forehead against the surface of his desk and cursing softly under his breath. And donuts. The guy really likes his donuts.

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Not your average military fiction...or fact.
Brett Allen manages to encapsulate a junior officer's days of terror in a truly unique style. Unless you are a Mustang, this introduction to being a Marine officer in battle is just about this traumatic...and frustrating. Highly recommended reading for anyone contemplating becoming a Marine officer...or for those that have been there, and done that. I hope your reminiscences are all pleasant and full of laughter.
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MTE
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Novel for a First Time Author
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2022
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I normally read non-fiction (history, prepping, Christian works), but gave this book a chance, since I'm also a veteran. I found the writing polished and engaging. The humor is deftly woven and can be subtle to the point that you're unsure if the author is actually making "a joke" or oblivious to the absurdity. As the story progresses, it's more obvious the face-value acceptance of absurdities are the joke.
The author does a good job with characterization. Some characters are given more depth, but the protagonist is deliberately undefined to allow the audience to slip into the world with little effort.
Often, a "military" book can lose the escapism because the author overuses jargon and acronyms. This book slowly introduced acronyms and avoids too much jargon.
I think the author wanted to introduce the audience to how painfully dull and absurd garrison time is in a war zone, such as the obsession with proper safety equipment like a reflective belt in an area of sporadic mortar fire or the hidden insurgent. Other parts are fast moving and really engaging.
I really enjoyed this novel. The humor was the right tone and application for the subject matter. The dialogue with Chappy was especially good and there's a line the protagonist (Rye) responds with that I intend to steal and use for a response to some friends.
This book would be a hit with veterans, for sure. I think the civilian crowd would enjoy it, the same way they enjoy MASH or Catch-22. You don't need a body of knowledge to "get" the humor or the narrative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!! A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2021
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BLUF— An unconscionably hilarious account of life and duty in Afghanistan. Mesmerizingly astute, yet oozing with poor manners and unfettered snarkiness—a joy to read!
A mishmash of The Catcher in the Rye (no pun intended…well, maybe a little) and Catch 22 in which one sees the resurrection of a Holden/Yossarian duality, Allen nails how crazy it is on deployment. His wicked humor manifests in poignant, spicy, and irreverent phrasing such as ‘dead goat tossing’, ‘spooning his rucksack’, ‘Bambi buckets’ and, my fav, ‘stretched like hot mozzarella’ whilst outlining the luxurious caress of a tautly stretched Army cot.
As we weave through the enchanting story, it is blissfully unclear if the antagonist is either the very inconsequential Spec 4 Mafioso or the preachy, knuckleheaded Field Grades, who having received their lobotomies, yet dispense no useful guidance in the conduct of the sublimely orchestrated chaos. Now, I won’t take personal issue with Allen’s admiration of ‘Special Forces Hippy Drifters’, I do have to admonish his rather shabby treatment of that American entrepreneurial icon, the Peep.
All kidding aside—for the love of God and Country, we MUST have more of Allen’s insights; he simply cannot write just one book. His writing is incredible. This is, by far, the most enjoyable read I have had in quite some time.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not your average military fiction...or fact.
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Brett Allen manages to encapsulate a junior officer's days of terror in a truly unique style. Unless you are a Mustang, this introduction to being a Marine officer in battle is just about this traumatic...and frustrating. Highly recommended reading for anyone contemplating becoming a Marine officer...or for those that have been there, and done that. I hope your reminiscences are all pleasant and full of laughter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not your average military fiction...or fact.
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
Brett Allen manages to encapsulate a junior officer's days of terror in a truly unique style. Unless you are a Mustang, this introduction to being a Marine officer in battle is just about this traumatic...and frustrating. Highly recommended reading for anyone contemplating becoming a Marine officer...or for those that have been there, and done that. I hope your reminiscences are all pleasant and full of laughter.
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Jim Kiernan
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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This book had me laughing from the first chapter to the last. The writing is phenomenal, and the story even has some hilarious subplots. Reminded me a lot of MASH and Catch-22. I'll very much be recommending this book to others.
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Ben G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, Revealing, Gripping, Frustrating but mostly, Brilliant!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
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Having never worn the uniform, it's easy to develop a picture of military life shaped by action novels and movies, tales of heroism and hardship that elevate the main characters to superheroes. "Kilroy was Here" pulls back the curtain to show (what I expect) real life looks like and the contrast is intoxicating. It seems that these days the idea of "authenticity" is becoming a big deal and this book looks it squarely in the face and says, "Yeah, I got this".

I picked up this book on the heels of finishing a 3 book, best-selling action series-turned Hollywood blockbuster and it did more than hold it's own. Aside from being an excellent story told expertly, it engendered in me a completely new respect for the men and women who choose to serve. This book puts you directly into the dirt and dust from the first page and when you close the last page it you can feel the thump-thump in your chest as if you yourself are strapped in to the chopper out.

Bravo. I can't wait to see what's next from author Brett Allen.
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Mark Sibley
5.0 out of 5 stars I will never forget "The Eyes"
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2021
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Brett Allen has written a pleasantly meandering tale of one Soldier's tour in Afghanistan. I didn't know what I was in for when I started this and within the first couple of chapters I snort laughed out loud. By meandering, I mean that Allen seamlessly moves his plot and characters along from one key plot point to the next within this year's deployment. If you were in the military and deployed, you'll find familiar ground, I'm sure. If you're a civilian like me, you'll be at once laughing and horrified in a gallows humored way at what these characters do and go through. Don't get me wrong, this is an easy story to read. I'm reminded of scenes and themes from MASH and Kelly's Heroes.

Hijinks abound as does the action. The great soldiers doing their thing and the soldiers (and officers) that are seriously unsat not doing theirs. Lieutenant Rye (his first name doesn't matter...LOL!) is our guy here. Heaped with misery and derision, he weaves through one debacle after another. Allen does a superb job of layering multiple plots and "plots" into a cohesive and satisfying story full of setbacks, small victories, humiliation, insubordination, and redemption.

For a debut author, this is a tremendous effort and achievement! I loved this story and everything in it. If you like the little Easter Peeps, this book is for you. Hell, this book is for everyone!
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Kevin Griffin
5.0 out of 5 stars engaging read!
Reviewed in Canada on May 25, 2022
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Captures the absurdity one frequently encounters in military service. Engaging characters, well written plot, fantastic capture of the environmental details. Strongly recommended read.
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