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John Wylie

John Wylie

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John Noble Wylie is a native of Scotland who emerged from the slums of Glasgow with a Bsc in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. He embarked on a career that led to a position as a company executive with a large international aerospace company. He immigrated to the USA in 1991 where he lived and worked for 16 years before falling foul of the law for Driving Under the Influence. John has been married several times and is now settled in South East Asia and spends his time writing and running a restaurant with his wife.

Along The Watchtower

Along The Watchtower

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<p><strong><em>A tragic warrior lost in two worlds... Which one will he choose?</em></strong></p><p>The war in Iraq ended for Freddie when an IED explosion left his mind and body shattered. Once a skilled gamer as well as a capable soldier, he's now a broken warrior, emerging from a medically induced coma to discover he's inhabiting two separate realities.</p><p>The first is his waking world of pain, family trials, and remorse—and slow rehabilitation through the tender care of Becky, his physical therapist. The second is a dark fantasy realm of quests, demons, and magic, which Freddie enters when he sleeps. The lines soon blur for Freddie, not just caught between two worlds, but lost within himself.</p><p>Is he Lieutenant Freddie Williams, a leader of men, a proud officer in the US Army who has suffered such egregious injury and loss? Or is he Frederick, Prince of Stormwind, who must make sense of his horrific visions in order to save his embattled kingdom from the monstrous Horde, his only solace the beautiful gardener, Rebecca, whose gentle words calm the storms in his soul.</p><p>In the conscious world, the severely wounded vet faces a strangely similar and equally perilous mission to that of the prince—a journey along a dark road, haunted by demons of guilt and memory. Can he let patient, loving Becky into his damaged and shuttered heart? It may be his only way back from Hell.</p>

Story Behind The Book

D.U.I. Don't Underestimate It is the true story of a Scotsman from the slums of Glasgow who rose to become a company executive leading the life of a millionaire in corporate America, only to find the American Dream become a nightmare. A brutally honest no holes barred account of greed, alcoholism and ultimately prison and financial ruin. A stranger than fiction, sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic story that will leave the reader spellbound

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<h4><a href="http://my.barnesandnoble.com/Greg_Waskowiak-profile/">Greg_Waskowiak</a></h4> <div class="crContent"> <h3>A MUST READ!</h3> <h4><img border="0" alt="" src="http://images.barnesandnoble.com/presources/community/images/cust5.gif" /> Reader Rating <a style="margin-left:10px;" class="reviewOverlay dropdownIcon byReviewID" href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?r=1&amp;ISBN=1432736442#reviewsOverlay_1163938">See Detailed Ratings</a></h4> <p>Posted June 30, 2009, 5:01 PM EST: This book is a MUST READ for anyone looking for some cheap entertainment. John Wylie captures your attention from page 1, and leaves you wanting WAY more by the end of it all. This book tells a great story of a Scottish immigrant who comes to the United States and lives the corporate life. Fast cars, private jets, fast women, and unfortunately for Mr. Wylie - world class drinks! A D.U.I changes his world upside down, and will make you think twice about getting one. This book should be a must read for all teenagers before they are given a drivers license. I HIGHLY recommend this classic!<br />5.0 out of 5 stars OLD Memories, 21 Jun 2010 ( Barnes&amp;Noble)<br /><br />By Mr. A. <span class="goog-spellcheck-word">Fogarty</span> - See all my reviews<br />(REAL NAME)<br />This review is from: D.U.I: Don't Underestimate It! (Paperback)<br /></p> <div style="border-bottom:medium none;border-left:medium none;border-top:medium none;border-right:medium none;">This book was recommended to me by a friend.I used to be an avid reader but had not read a book in years.I had a look at the back and discovered the author was from the same part of the world as me.So I thought I would read a page or two.It was a nice sunny day so I thought I would take a small refreshment with me and head for the garden.Three or more small refreshments later I had finished the book.It was a spellbinding read,I could not not stop turning the pages.After reading the book I could not get it out of my head,my mind kept wandering back to it and the life the author had lead.A truly amazing read.I'm sure there will be a sequel and I will be queuing up to buy it. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews (amazon.co.uk)<br /><br />5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!, 1 Sep 2009<br /><br />By S. Hodge (Scotland) - See all my reviews<br />(REAL NAME)<br />This review is from: D.U.I: Don't Underestimate It! (Paperback)<br />I got this book and read it from cover to cover at one sitting! It captures the imagination and allows for a fun and enjoyable read. Can't wait for the next installment! (amazon.co.uk)</div></div>