We are a nation at war, and in some respects, Reinventing the Wheel is a retelling of the classic war story---the story of men from all walks of life suddenly bound together by shared pain and loss. However, the insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan have bred a new type of warfare, marked by long periods of inactivity followed by intense hit-and-run tactics, and the traditional arrogance of the American soldier has been replaced with a degree of uncertainty. This fiction compilation chronicles the experience of today's American soldier---the loneliness that comes from being far from home, the feeling of brotherhood and belonging, and the fear of death and failure.
Like it or not, we are living in "interesting times." For the sake of future generations, ours is a story that needs to be told...
