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Chosen: A Corps Justice Short Story (Corps Justice Short Stories Book 3) Kindle Edition

by C. G. Cooper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 637 ratings
This is Willy Trent's story from before his time with the rest of the Corps Justice team. See where Willy began and why the former #1 football recruit in the nation made the decision he did.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SHORT STORY
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  1. Book 3 of 3
    Corps Justice Short Stories
  2. Print length
    30 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    October 24, 2015
  6. File size
    606 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01757MBGG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JBD Entertainment, LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 606 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 30 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Corps Justice Short Stories
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 637 ratings

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C. G. Cooper

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C. G. Cooper is the USA TODAY and AMAZON BESTSELLING author of the CORPS JUSTICE novels, several spinoffs and a growing number of stand-alone novels.

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WHY C. G. COOPER MATTERS

Fiction has the power to change lives.

Pay a visit to Cooper Country and you’ll understand why. With his unique voice and flair for creating characters you’d love to hang out with, C. G. Cooper imparts every one of his novels with messages that perfectly illuminate what Faulkner called, “the human heart in conflict with itself.” In them, characters confront hard truths about life, the necessity of war, the military industrial complex, and why and how good men and women die.

But there are messages within the messages.

There is the power of the individual to triumph over evil against overwhelming odds; the struggle of good people against their inner demons; there is brotherhood, family, the discovery of allies in unexpected places, struggles with faith; there is community; there is authenticity; Cooper’s heart is on every page, beating hard and fast through action and moments of tenderness alike.

Expect high-octane action, slow-burn thrills, and gut-wrenching drama. Expect the ultimate conflict of the human heart.

This is Cooper Country. Lives will change.

THE LOWDOWN

Drawing on his days as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps—a stint that came on the heels of a degree in foreign affairs from UVA—Cooper sifted his experience through his vivid imagination and created Corps Justice, the first novel in the beloved Corps Justice series. Thus, a band of characters was born that would go on to enthrall readers throughout 17 novels and counting. With more than 2 million book downloads and multiple appearances in the Amazon Top 100, C. G. Cooper remains one of the most successful USA TODAY and Amazon best-selling authors.

In 2020, he won the prestigious James Webb Award presented by the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for his novel Chain of Command.

In addition to bouncing around the country in search of the perfect vacation (turns out, it is anywhere with his family), Cooper has called Nashville home ever since his final Marine duty station. When not enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of Music City, he’s doing his best to add more novels to the growing list at cg-cooper.com.

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Customers find this short story engaging, with one noting it serves as a perfect introduction to a longer narrative. Moreover, the book features well-developed characters, with one review highlighting how it reveals the events shaping a Marine's character and personality. Additionally, customers appreciate the heartwarming tale, with one mentioning the endearing mother-son bond, and the writing quality, with one noting it reads like it comes from the heart. Customers praise the leadership themes, with one review specifically mentioning how it captures a higher sense of responsibility, and they consider it a great addition to the series.

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61 customers mention "Short story"51 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy this short story, particularly appreciating its back story and the journey of a young man, with one customer noting it serves as a perfect introduction to the longer narrative.

"...This is a 25-page short story that takes you back to a pivotal time in a young man's life, showing the forces that guided him and shaped him to..." Read more

"...with a helping hand from a member of the Marine Corp. A brief but enjoyable story with eminently likable characters. Very good book!" Read more

"Short, but so spot on! Lots more opportunity to expand on this one Author Cooper...." Read more

"...Great back story to learn more about this likable character! Great job Mr. Cooper, keep them coming! John Podlaski, author..." Read more

50 customers mention "Readability"50 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a good short read, with one mentioning it's a great page turner.

"...His books are thrilling and will keep you wondering what will happen next. His characters are talented and even the bad guys are interesting...." Read more

"...Very good book!" Read more

"...A great short read from CG Cooper." Read more

"...A must read. If you enjoy, check out some of his other novels - he tackles real current events with Marine values, action, friendship, etc...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"22 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the backstories of the characters, with one customer highlighting how the events have shaped their personalities as Marines.

"...C. G. Cooper is an excellent author, his insight into the psyche of his characters show their growth and relationships with others in a compelling..." Read more

"...His characters are talented and even the bad guys are interesting...." Read more

"...member of the Marine Corp. A brief but enjoyable story with eminently likable characters. Very good book!" Read more

"...It was straight forward, heartbreaking, and a good introduction to this character." Read more

19 customers mention "Heartwarming story"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the story heart-warming and full of emotion, with one customer particularly noting the endearing mother-son bond.

"...the psyche of his characters show their growth and relationships with others in a compelling way...." Read more

"...in his youth, he was studious,a leader and had a wonderful relationship with his mother...." Read more

"...It was straight forward, heartbreaking, and a good introduction to this character." Read more

"...In Chosen we learn about Willy Trent's background and the loving bond he has with his mother...." Read more

14 customers mention "Insight"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book provides insight, explaining various aspects of life and Marine values.

"...Besides being an outstanding football player in his youth, he was studious,a leader and had a wonderful relationship with his mother...." Read more

"This short story gave a great insight to how Willy Trent wound up in the Marine Corps...." Read more

"...This short story filled me in and gave me a deeper insight into the life of a young high school kid who had the world laid at his feet...." Read more

"...Corps Justice books and C. G. Cooper writes books that are timely and relevant...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting how it reads like it comes from the heart.

"...All Coopers books are different and written as well if not better than all my favorite Marine Corps writers, and I have read them all...." Read more

"...The story was beautifully written and evoked a lot of emotions...." Read more

"What a gifted writer you are! You truly go right to the heart and spirit of your characters...." Read more

"...He writes the West Wing of military action novels. A solid writer you won't be able to put the book down" Read more

7 customers mention "Leadership"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the leadership portrayed in the book, with several noting how the characters make excellent leaders, and one review highlighting how they effectively capture a higher sense of responsibility.

"...being an outstanding football player in his youth, he was studious,a leader and had a wonderful relationship with his mother...." Read more

"...Great back story to learn more about this likable character! Great job Mr. Cooper, keep them coming! John Podlaski, author..." Read more

"...These are exceptional men from all walks of life. They make excellent leaders and absolutely love reading their stories and the missions they go on..." Read more

"...C.G. Cooper has effectively captured a higher sense of responsibility and nobility in this character, aiding immeasurably in the part he plays in..." Read more

7 customers mention "Series quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series, with one mentioning it's the beginning of a great series and another describing it as fascinating.

"...If you enjoyed this book, I know you will find the series just as interesting." Read more

"...readers of his Corps Justice series of books the satisfaction of a great series...." Read more

"...not the type of story I expected from author, C.G.Cooper, but, I found it fascinating. The tale begins with a tense, unforgettable football game...." Read more

"...is very good reading, one that has you looking for more - honesty, adventure, situations, etc. The characters are so real...." Read more

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  • Donald B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars ...a 25-page short story that takes you back to a pivotal time in a young man's life, showing the forces that guided him...
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
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    Once again, C. G. Cooper has given us a look at the back-story of one of the main characters in the Corps Justice universe, this time it is MSgt Willy Trent. This is a 25-page short story that takes you back to a pivotal time in a young man's life, showing the forces that guided him and shaped him to become the man he is today. Carlos Cooper possesses that rare ability to make us genuinely care about his characters and compare them to folks we have known in our own past. If you are not familiar with C. G. Cooper's work, I heartily recommend his short stories, "God-Speed" and "Running", along with the first Corps Justice box set. I would also be remiss in not recommending the Benjamin Dragon novels, which are geared toward younger readers. C. G. Cooper is an excellent author, his insight into the psyche of his characters show their growth and relationships with others in a compelling way. I have purchased every one of C. G. Cooper's books and used many parts of them as examples for the beginning English students in my Adult Education classes.
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  • Lt Col Gary Andresen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Carlos G. Cooper's background on Willy Trent
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
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    If you have not been following author Carlos G. Cooper with his Marine Corps characters and fast moving plots, you should be! In Chosen, Carlos Cooper has provided us with insight to one of his coolest characters in a short novella. All C. G . Cooper's characters are special in different ways for different reasons. Chosen shows a peek into the "why" with Willy Trent. Carlos G. Cooper's Corp Justice series deals with real issues and he is a master issue solver! His books are thrilling and will keep you wondering what will happen next. His characters are talented and even the bad guys are interesting. All Coopers books are different and written as well if not better than all my favorite Marine Corps writers, and I have read them all. (Review by Kathryn Andresen)

    Carlos Cooper also writes amazing books for children which are a completely different genre. Look up Benjamin Dragon by C G Cooper and you will enjoy the story as much as your children will!
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  • Don Kidwell
    4.0 out of 5 stars "Do you ever regret becoming a Marine?'' Now Sgt. Vasquez stood a little straighter, his gaze hard...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017
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    "Never." Short prequel with a patriotic mix comprising one of America's favorite sport pastimes together with a helping hand from a member of the Marine Corp. A brief but enjoyable story with eminently likable characters. Very good book!
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  • BigDrumDaddy
    5.0 out of 5 stars SWEET LTTLE BACKSTORY
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2015
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    C.G. Cooper has a way of drawing you into the web of his Corps Justice Series. And one of those ways is by presenting characters that, while sometimes larger than life, everyone can relate to. Especially if you just happen to be a Marine (there are no ex-Marines, remember).
    In this short story, we learn more about MSGT Willy Trent & just what circumstances brought him to become a Marine. And a touching story it is. A young man full of pride & promise, living an idyllic if not altogether comfortable lifestyle. How just as his life's greatest moment approaches, tragedy strikes and he's left to make the most important decision of his life on his own.
    This story left me on the verge of tears. But also proud that such men exist. And still do. All you need do is look around.

    Well done Mr. Cooper. Well done indeed. And, as if I didn't have enough respect for the surly MSGT - it just rose another two notches. SEMPER FI Willy Trent!
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  • Kurt M Salscheider
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2020
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    The story of Willy Trent is one for the ages. Besides being an outstanding football player in his youth, he was studious,a leader and had a wonderful relationship with his mother. Though economic times were difficult for him and his mother, life was pretty good. The death of his mother had a significant impact on him, showing his love of her. Joining the Marines instead of playing football in college and going into the NFL showed that Willie was a person of principle. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in people.
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  • julia pryor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
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    This short story gave a great insight to how Willy Trent wound up in the Marine Corps. It was straight forward, heartbreaking, and a good introduction to this character.
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  • B4theDirtNap
    5.0 out of 5 stars Defining moments can make or break you
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2015
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    We all face those decisions in our lives that later have a huge impact on what we choose and who we become. Those decisions become our defining moments. In Chosen we learn about Willy Trent's background and the loving bond he has with his mother. The lessons that she teaches him about life and how to live it are priceless. The story was beautifully written and evoked a lot of emotions. Because of what his mother had taught him, Willy was able to make the decision that became a defining moment leading him to become the man we read about in the Corp Justice Series. A great short read from CG Cooper.
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  • Andrea
    5.0 out of 5 stars A look back at forces that shaped Willy Trent - Corps Justice team member
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2015
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    This novella digs deeper into Willy Trent "Top" and the forces behind his choice in becoming a Marine. At some time it would be great to see wht he also becomes a chef, and if indeed instructors had a field day with him.
    I laughed, cried, and identified. Cooper brings the character into 3D, making you feel as if you know Willy. A must read. If you enjoy, check out some of his other novels - he tackles real current events with Marine values, action, friendship, etc. and will take you on rollercoaster rides. Great page turners.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 26, 2015
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    Well written. As I read I felt like I was there, in the story. I could see the football teams, hear the crowds, feel the glory. Then the sadness and grief. Finally the joy as the right decision was made
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  • Mr C Neal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great Short
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 27, 2017
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    Hoping for more of these to accompany the Corp Justice series, great having a background to the main characters, who will be next?.
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  • Brett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gem
    Reviewed in Australia on November 3, 2015
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    An awesome background story on Willy Trent and his decision that leads on to his involvement in the Justice Corps Series.
    Whilst short it leaves you wanting more and the Justice Corps Series is just the series for a reader to satisfy wanting more from C.G Cooper.
    Any lover of the Justice Corps (Action/Military based stories) will enjoy this supporting book of a main character.
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  • ken small
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in Australia on October 27, 2015
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    good short story, easy read between books, waiting for next chapter in his life.
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  • Stuart
    5.0 out of 5 stars Willy Trent's Motivation
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2015
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    A fascinating and moving account of how Willy decided to volunteer for the Corps - hopefully there will be more like this for the other members of the Justice group.
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