"Captivating, animated, uniquely readable and downright thrilling. ["Iron War"] is a truly great read--and an ode to our sport with all its quirky characters and epic venues...It is absolutely comparable to Krakauer, Bowden ("Blackhawk Down"), or Sebastian Junger ("The Perfect Storm")... "Iron War" is what we buy books for: Excitement, entertainment, information and inspiration." -- TriSports.com

"A true page-turner about a too-little-known great moment in sports." -- "Booklist "(American Library Association)

"For any triathlete or endurance athlete, or anyone who wonders what it takes to be the best in sport, "Iron War" is an excellent read...Readers will come away with a very strong understanding and appreciation for two of the true legends of our sport...as well as a very clear look at the greatest race ever run." -- Triathlete.com

""Iron War" really is a book that should be on your bookshelf if you have even the slightest interest in the sport of triathlon, but it also is

Matt Fitzgerald is the author of numerous books on sports history and endurance sports. He has enjoyed unprecedented access to professional endurance athletes over the course of his career. His best-sellers include Racing Weight and Brain Training for Runners. He has also written extensively for Triathlete, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Outside, Runner's World, Bicycling, Competitor, and countless other sports and fitness publications.