Chasing The Squirrel: The pursuit of notorious drug smuggler Wally Thrasher

Interesting look into a very different era. Not sure what happened to Wally but Ron provides many theories. Very well written

I saw an article about this local author on a topic I find interesting. Gave it a try and was not disappointed. Easy to read and intriguing.

Such a great book. I hesitated for a long time before finally buying and reading this book. Glad I did. I couldn't put it down. Highly recommend.

Excellent recounting and good pace to the story telling. This is the first Ron Peterson book I’ve read but it won’t be my last. I think he had good subject matter and tells a story well. Most of the aviation descriptions were reasonable, too, which is a sign that Mr. Peterson took the time to get his information from experts. All too often, aircraft events are mangled by non-aviators who just don’t take the time to get it right. Well done!

I grew up in Ft. Pierce, FL in the 80’s, worked at the airport fueling airplanes! The people and places were familiar. I also vacation in that area of VA so I couldn’t put this down! Well done Ron!

A fast pace account of a very exciting and notorious drug smuggler. Well written and documented with lots of details

If he still alive, his isn’t an easy life, but challenging. Cool if he can pull it off. The right or wrong of what he did pales compared to all the harm his country has done in this world…

Very interesting account of Wally Trasher, a local hero (or villian), depending on your personal take on his life. The author leaves just enough wiggle room for you to decide if Wally survived, or if he met his end in Belize. I enjoyed the book, and would recommend, especially if you enjoy reading about the nation's 'colorful characters'.

I read this in one sitting - the first book I couldn’t put down. A great true crime story that is very well told (I often find non-fiction can read like a textbook). Peterson brilliantly tells you enough about the characters to know and be interested in them, without losing track of who the players are. Again, great book - well done!

enjoyed

The attraction of earning more money than you can dream about, leads a law abiding citizen into the drug world.