90 Day Wonder - Darkness Remembered

Leon Cooper's 90 Day Wonder vividly captures the drama of what has been called "the greatest generation." The combat scenes are especially gripping, and Cooper's portrait of his wretched Commander Boda ranks with Captains Bligh and Queeg. The book is an intensely human story, intensely told.

- Bob Thomas, noted Hollywood author and biographer

News:

The Voice of America recently interviewed Leon about the site where so many Marines died during the Battle of Tarawa. That site is now piled high with garbage. To quote the AP report about this outrage... "where hundreds of Marines died storming Red Beach, there are now millions of plastic bags, crushed paper boxes and crumpled cans." Please click here to listen to the interview.

Leon was recently interviewed by Cox TV for their "Historical Landmarks" series. Please click here to watch the interview. (Dial-up users please click here for a reduced-bandwidth version.)

Leon has just finished a book entitled. "The War In the Pacific-- A Retrospective". Click here to read an important selection from the book, to be published soon.

The screenplay for 90 Day Wonder recently was awarded an honorable mention in the annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition.

90 Day Wonder - Darkness Remembered recounts co-author Leon Cooper's extraordinary experience as a US Naval officer during World War II. The drama continues with Cooper's return to civilian life. It is a riveting tale about the abuse of power, murder, revenge, love and redemption.
recounts co-author Leon Cooper's extraordinary experience as a US Naval officer during World War II. The drama continues with Cooper's return to civilian life. It is a riveting tale about the abuse of power, murder, revenge, love and redemption.

Leon Cooper is an inventor/entrepreneur who holds a number of patents primarily in the field of fire safety. During WWII he was Boat Group Commander for his ship, leading Higgins Boats carrying assault troops in six invasions of Japanese-held islands, starting with Tarawa and ending with Iwo Jima. These near-death battle experiences are played out as the background for the other conflict -- that between Cooper and the ship's commanding officer.

Leon maintains a web log ("blog") which reflects his current thoughts on matters related to 90 Day Wonder. Please visit it here, and let him know what your reactions are.

Leon also writes a blog whimsically entitled "A Smattering of Ignorance" which records his thoughts and musings regarding important topics of the day. Please visit it here.

Click here for information about the author's new book, "The War in the Pacific- A Retrospective".

Leon also writes a blog whimsically entitled "A Smattering of Ignorance" which records his thoughts and musings regarding important topics of the day. Please visit it here.

Don Tait is a successful screen and television writer. His credits include more than 70 television shows, including Maverick, Bonanza, Mr. Roberts, and 77 Sunset Strip. For a number of years he was the top screen writer for the Disney Studios, where he authored, among other successful features, The Apple Dumpling Gang, Herbie Goes Bananas, and The Shaggy DA.