Broken Eagle

"James Crouse's gripping drama resonates with realistic details from his deep knowledge about the law, aviation and the military. It's a page turner in the mode of Scott Turow and John Grisham." Sara Just, Executive Producer, PBS NewsHour and Senior Vice President WETA "Jim Crouse has the military aviation background and the aviation trial lawyer's experience to spin this story with gusto and credibility, which makes it very enjoyable - and just a little frightening - for the reader. Climb aboard, strap in and get ready for a memorable ride." Gary W. Allen in the editor of the Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association Journal, Former Director, Aviation & Admiralty Litigation, Torts Branch, Civil Division, United States Dept of Justice "Former helicopter pilot, James T. Crouse, writes about a world he knows well, and takes us on a tense read that will leave any citizen wondering about the intersection between military security and the lure of billions in taxpayer money. Crouse's thriller shows his blow-torch conscience when it comes to the national interest of the United States. " William E. Jackson, Jr., Huffington Post contributor, former government and politics professor at Davidson College, and former foreign and defense policy scholar at the Brookings Institution. "Crouse clearly knows the world and ways of the law, the military and the South inside out - and who writes as assuredly and convincingly about women (hallelujah!) as about combat, aviation and courtrooms in this tale's troubling and all-too-believable tangle of Washington politics, murderously venal business interests and scorched-earth tours of duty." Karen Shook, Books Editor, Times Higher Education, London "The reader leaves this entertaining journey through aircraft design and government conspiracy when they suddenly realize they also received an education in aerodynamics, piloting, aircraft systems and American law. Crouse uses his considerable military, aviation and legal experience to give us a compelling story that only he could write. His writing style and knowledge make this a delightful read for both the enthusiast and a newcomer to aviation, law and the military." Colin A. Sommer, Professional Mechanical Engineer, Pilot and a Rotorcraft & Fixed Wing Accident Investigator "I could not put BROKEN EAGLE down. I had to find out what was being covered up and why, who knew about the defects in the XV11 aircraft, and how Jake would live through all of the challenges he encountered. A great military-legal thriller!" Gary Little, former USMC Helicopter crew chief on MARINE ONE. "This story unfortunately tells what too often happens in government-industry relationships, and Crouse's expertise in aircraft knowledge and the legal process provides a great authenticity to the dramatic, compelling tale. Crouse's hero, attorney Jake Baird, undertakes a harrowing journey to stop this evil intent and defend the nation's warriors from dying in a defective machine deployed way before it was ready. It's a great read!!" Tom McHale, Major Airline Captain (Retired) and US Army Helicopter Pilot (Retired). "In a riveting expose using well-developed characters and a thrilling plot, Crouse draws from a thorough knowledge of both the law and aviation to expose the tempting flaws that can corrode character and morals when government and contractors have too much money and too little principles when developing new weapons systems. It's a great read." William S Lawrence, Colonel USMC (Ret'd); Aviator and Engineering Test Pilot; Aircraft Accident Investigative Consultant"