January, 1942. With Pearl Harbor still smoldering, President Roosevelt seeks to give America hope that all is not lost. The resulting mission called for renowned aviator, Jimmy Doolittle, to lead eighty men in sixteen army bombers off the deck of the carrier, USS Hornet. They would bomb targets in Japan, proceed to allied bases in China, and give America that hope. Almost nothing would go as planned.

Paul D. Burgess

Former White House speechwriter Paul D. Burgess spent a career writing for political leaders and corporate executives. He is drawn to historical fiction that informs and celebrates the American experience.

  • "The pace of the book is riveting. The emotions are genuine. The characters are well-drawn, and the dialog is realistic. Doolittle’s Men is a book worth reading."

    Military Writers Society of America review by Pat Walkow

  • Wow! This is a terrific book with a gripping story, deftly defined characters and spot on dialogue. The author's writing style is so smooth and the story so compelling that I couldn't put it down. An award-worthy book.”

    IndieBRAG

  • “The secret to getting invested in a dangerous mission like this is to bring each of the characters entering the lion’s den to life, a feat that Paul D. Burgess accomplishes in spades ... Doolittle’s Men is a treat of historical fiction that handles the source material with respect in sharing an important part of US history without compromising on the suspense, action, and thrills.” 

    Lexie Fox, Readers' Favorite

Recognition for Paul’s debut novel, Doolittle’s Men:

* Military Writers Society of America Gold Medal Award *

* Clive Cusler Grandmasters Award Semi Finalist *

* The Independent Author Network Finalist *

* Readers Favorite Five Star Medallion *

* Book Readers Appreciation Group Gold Medallion Honoree *