Fallen Angels

A powerful war novel following seventeen-year-old Richie Perry, an African American soldier from Harlem, as he serves in the Vietnam War. The story explores the brutal realities of combat, the bonds formed between soldiers from diverse backgrounds, and the psychological impact of war on young men. Through Richie's experiences with his racially diverse unit, the novel examines themes of racial tension, class differences, coming-of-age under extreme circumstances, and the loss of innocence in wartime.