So begins the tale of a young man who ends up in the army for lack of better choices, joins the paratroopers, and learns to jump from planes. Like most of the other Recon Dogs, as they call themselves, Correas young protagonist grew up poor andMoreSo begins the tale of a young man who ends up in the army for lack of better choices, joins the paratroopers, and learns to jump from planes. Like most of the other Recon Dogs, as they call themselves, Correas young protagonist grew up poor and kicked-around.
His pals and his Platoon Daddy are the first hes ever known of camaraderie.But these fearless young men, who often take mescaline to heighten the thrill just before jumping out of a plane, are also naive. When theyre approached by Mr. Big -- who promises a large payoff if theyll steal arms for him -- they dont leave well enough alone.
Shipped off to Panama for jungle training, they get a temporary respite from dealing with the devil, and it is a golden time. There, Correas protagonist meets a woman named Paola in the Bar LeFleur, and it is a letter from her that will haunt and protect him as he returns to face the consequences of his dealings with Mr. Big.