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John W. Swatosh
John Swatosh was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He attended Denby High School (1963-1965) and Michigan State University (1965-1970), graduating with a B.A. degree in Mass Communications. He joined the US Army in January of 1971 and was trained as a Counter Intelligence Agent. His service included one year in Vietnam (October 1971- September 1972) and One year at the US Army Intelligence Command Headquarters in Fort Holabird, Maryland.
After the US Army, John had a successful 30-year career in business as a marketing executive for various medical device manufacturers. He specialized in global sales and distribution. In a career change, John returned to the Detroit area in 2004 and worked on several projects including public transportation. He retired from the Suburban Mobility Area Regional Transit (SMART) authority in 2014 and now resides in Chesterfield Township, Michigan.
Featured Books
New Arrival
Life and Times of Jon Sawyer
From a family farm in northern Michigan to the Islands of Hawaii, Jon Sawyer led an eventful and challenging life. He was a bright, curious and courageous young man, often underestimated, but not for long. He was fiercely loyal and protec-tive of his family, his friends and his country.
Echoes from Vietnam
“In the thick of conflict, it’s not just the missions you remember, it’s the people who stood beside you.”
Mr. Viet, my MACV driver and me
Promotion Letter
My friend and MACV interpreter
Me in my Saigon MI office
Map of their AO
Barton’s Promise Volume 1 - A Promise Made
Once hurt in Vietnam, Max Barton made a promise: to live, to serve, to protect. This gripping novel of historical fiction follows his early life through war, law enforcement, and personal ordeals.
Barton’s Promise: Volume 2 – Promise Kept
Continues the battle as Max tries to make his comeback. When confronted with loss, love, and memento-scarring, he realizes that strength comes from within and above.
A Story of Purpose. A Promise Worth Keeping.
Find a strong story of faith, sacrifice, and redemption in Barton’s Promise. Don’t lose one of the most inspiring military fiction releases in the year.
Both Volumes available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.