INTO A DYING SUN, the historical novel by Donald A. Folz, catapults the reader into the Persian Gulf War.

More than a war story, Folz weaves narratives of spirituality, mutual fear, hatred, and the resentment that Americans and native Arabs feel toward each other.

In the final hours of the Persian Gulf War, shot down in hostile Iraq, U.S. Army pilots David Biedermann and Paul Sidbury run for their lives. Temporarily eluding pursuers, David and a wounded Paul are rescued by Sa'ad Abdullah, a Shiite revolutionary en route to join the anti-Saddam Intifadah. Sa'ad represents a tender and tragic Iraq, and through rich dialogue the reader is given a brief outline of Iraqi history and Islamic doctrine. To survive travel through hostile territory the three men must work together. David, intrigued by exotic locales and cultures, immediately sympathizes with Sa'ad. However, Paul, reluctant to fraternize with Arabs, drives a wedge through the quick alliance. Stereotypes surface, provoking suspicion and hostility. Then one of the men is found dead.

Craig A. Riekena, Bookreview.com writes, "A history lesson, emotional human drama, and action adventure all rolled into one."

J.M. Scobell, Military Readers List writes, "A timely commentary on cultural tolerance and personal accountability."

Alex Keown, Wilson Daily Times writes, "Two Americans, harried into the desert by the Iraqis, flee with few supplies. The reader can almost feel the sand..."

Carolina Arts & Books writes, "Begins with trepidation and ends in emptiness. A heartfelt interpretation of men struggling to survive in a war-torn country."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donald A. Folz is a former United States Army aviator and a Persian Gulf War veteran. INTO A DYING SUN is his first novel. Mr. Folz currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a private pilot and an avid baseball fan.

INTO A DYING SUN
by Donald A. Folz
ISBN 0-9718407-0-9, $12.95, Softcover, 176 Pages, Nov 2002, Ink Foundry

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