"Pippin Falls' Ghost" is also story of Clay Cassidy, a US Marine, whose life was saved in Afghanistan by the heroic death of his friend. Clay feels he owes the friend the best he can offer in his service as a marine. He becomes closely involved with his friend's family along the way. His combat service makes him a hero also. His service in combat and those that served with him could easily be the story of many of the real marines in Afghanistan and Iraq today.

Clay and Zack become very good friends and the story follows that friendship. The story takes many twists and turns and is touching, funny, and sad. "Pippin Falls' Ghost" is an entertaining read that will bring smiles to your heart and tears to the eyes.