From Combat Cockpits to Co-Authors: The Story Behind " Night of The Bear" - EPISODE 172

Hosts Rob Fredette interviews co-authors Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess about their military careers, the writing process behind their novel" Night of the Bear" , and the real-world aviation and geopolitical experiences that inspired their realistic Cold War–style thriller. They discuss combat flying, ferrying jets worldwide, co-author collaboration, character development, and upcoming projects including the sequel "Red Tide "and personal memoirs.