Gustav Hasford Books in Order
Explore Gustav Hasford's novels in publication order, with book summaries for Corporal Joker's experiences in Vietnam and a veteran's pursuit of a Hollywood murder mystery.
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Gustav Hasford books in publication order
3 books
The Short-Timers
by Gustav Hasford
1979
Corporal Joker and his fellow Marines count down the days remaining in their Vietnam tours while fighting to stay alive. Combat in 1968 exposes the brutality of war and the strains it places on ordinary soldiers.
The Phantom Blooper
by Gustav Hasford
1990
Marine James 'Joker' Davis pursues the Phantom Blooper, a suspected American renegade fighting with the enemy in Vietnam. An encounter with the Viet Cong brings him into their world and challenges his understanding of the war.
A Gypsy Good Time
by Gustav Hasford
1992
Vietnam veteran and rare-book dealer Dowdy Lewis falls for Yvonna Lablaine, an outcast from a wealthy family. When she dies at his door, his search for answers leads through drug dealers, mobsters and Hollywood power brokers.
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