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In this unforgettable memoir, the Navy SEALs' most trusted translator - a man who is credited with saving countless American lives and became a legend in the special-ops community - tells his inspiring story for the first time.As the insurgency in Iraq intensified following the American invasion, U.S. Navy SEALs were called upon to root terrorists from their lairs. Unsure of the local neighborhoods and unable to speak the local languages, they came to rely on one man to guide them and watch their backs. He was a "terp" - an interpreter - with a job so dangerous they couldn't even use his real name.They named him Johnny Walker. They soon called him brother. Over the course of eight years, the Iraqi native traveled around the country with nearly every SEAL and special operations unit deployed there.
About the Author
Johnny Walker is a musician turned sound-man turned author. He has received two Billboard Songwriting Citations and written songs for himself and others for over twenty-five years. After spending his youth on the road, he settled down in New York City where he became submersed in the live music and theater community. While still performing on stage, he became much more involved in sound design and began working for Ralph Lauren Media Services, Miramax Films, and Lifetime...to name a few, as well as numerous venues throughout New York. First published in 2006, Johnny continues to pen the EKKO series from his home in New York.In December 2012, we decided to take the books a step further and bring the fictional band to life. We now have music available from the band, Nathan Juju, written and recorded just for this book series, with samples available on the EKKO Mysteries website and Internet music websites such as ReverbNation and Soundcloud. The screenplay is currently being edited, where we will combine the story, the band, the music, and all the fun that is... EKKO.Thank you for reading about Johnny and EKKO.
