Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17
In the heart-pounding true story of Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17, author Eric Redman recounts the harrowing events that unfolded on a seemingly ordinary day in Chowchilla, California.
On July 15, 1976, a group of three armed men ambushed a school bus carrying 26 children and their driver. The men forced the driver to take them to an undisclosed location, where they imprisoned the victims in a buried moving van.
As the children and driver struggled to survive in their underground prison, law enforcement worked tirelessly to track down the perpetrators and rescue the hostages. The dramatic rescue operation captivated the nation and highlighted the bravery and resilience of the victims.
Sudden Terror: The Hijacking of School Bus #17 is a compelling account of a terrifying ordeal that shocked a community and inspired a nation to come together in the face of adversity.