The 15:17 to Paris - The True Story of a Terrorist, a Train and Three American Heroes

Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos and Spencer Stone's heroic altercation with a terrorist on board the 15:17 from Brussels to Paris in August 2015 is put in the context of the three's shared upbringing and friendship, culminating in a nuanced portrayal of their celebrated act. The three authors are set to play themselves in a Clint Eastwood directed adaptation set to emerge this year.

About the author

Anthony Sadler is a senior at Sacramento State University majoring in kinesiology and athletic training. He lives in Sacramento.

Alek Skarlatos is a specialist in the Oregon National Guard. A former student of Umpqua Community College, he was recently a finalist on season twenty-one of Dancing with the Stars. He lives in Roseburg, Oregon.

Spencer Stone is a staff sergeant in the US Air Force. He lives in Sacramento.

Summary

The 15:17 to Paris is the amazing true story of friendship and bravery, and of near tragedy averted by three heroic young men who found the unity and strength inside themselves when they – and 500 other innocent travellers – needed it most.

Product details

• Authors: Anthony Sadler, Anthony Skarlatos Sadler, Sadler Anthony, Alek Skarlatos, Skarlatos Alek, Spencer Stone, Stone Spencer
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 28.02.2018
• EAN: 9780008287979
• ISBN: 978-0-00-828797-9
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 17 mm
• Assisted by: Jeffrey E Stern
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Martial Arts, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, True war & combat stories, MEDICAL / Immunology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Terrorism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, Autobiography: historical, political & military, Air forces & warfare, Terrorism, armed struggle, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, Air forces and warfare, Oriental martial arts, Security, safety & protection skills / professions, Other vocational technologies & trades