David Poyer masterfully navigates the realms of military fiction and adventure, his extensive naval career infusing his writing with authenticity and depth. His works often delve into the complexities of command decisions and the psychological toll of conflict. Poyer's style is noted for its precision and its ability to immerse readers in thrilling narrative arcs. He explores themes of leadership, maritime life, and human resilience.
Set in a small town during the 1960s, the narrative intertwines high school sports, youthful desire, and a taboo student-teacher relationship, creating a tumultuous atmosphere that impacts the entire community. As passions collide and secrets unfold, the characters navigate the complexities of love and ambition against the backdrop of societal expectations and moral dilemmas. The story captures the intensity of adolescence and the consequences of choices made in a pivotal time.
The True Stories of Nineteen Bold Men and Women of the U.S. Naval Academy, from the Mexican War to the War on Terror
344 pages
13 hours of reading
The book showcases a collection of extraordinary personal stories highlighting adventure and courage from American naval history, covering events from the Mexican War to the War on Terror. The author, renowned for his contributions to American sea fiction, has dedicated extensive research to uncover these narratives for the United States Naval Academy's magazine, Shipmate. These tales reveal the diverse experiences of heroes beyond the Academy, emphasizing the broader spectrum of bravery within the naval and marine community.
The United States and their Allied forces struggle to survive world war with
China in this compelling, realistic thriller, the next in the Dan Lenson
series.
Onslaught chronicles Captain Dan Lenson’s latest challenge as the U.S. Navy struggles to hold Taiwan, Korea, and Japan against a massive Chinese offensive. The prize: domination of Asia and the Western Pacific. As the United States’ computer, satellite, and financial networks are ravaged by coordinated cyberwar attacks, China and its Associated Powers begin to roll up and intimidate American allies, launching invasions of India, Taiwan, South Korea, and Okinawa. USS Savo Island, captained by Lenson, is one of the few forces left to stop them. But with a crew under attack from an unknown assailant aboard their own ship, and rapidly running out of ordnance against waves of enemy missiles and torpedoes, can Dan and his scratch-team task force hold the line? Or will the U.S. lose the Pacific―and perhaps much more―to an aggressive and expansionist new People’s Empire?The most explosive novel yet in the long-running Dan Lenson series, Onslaught follows Tipping Point to unfold an utterly convincing scenario of how a global war with China could unfold.
