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Destiny in the Pacific
Set in the first desperate year of the Pacific War, “Destiny in the Pacific” tells the story of Bryan Michaels, a disgraced Naval Aviator. A promising career in shambles, his time in the Navy drawing to a close, Bryan is given a second chance following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Just as that day changed the course of a nation, it did the same for Bryan. Fueled by anger at the loss of friends and inspired by the words of Chester Nimitz, the young officer takes part in two of the most significant battles in the Pacific, Coral Sea and Midway.
Expecting to fight his war from the deck of a carrier, fate plays a trick on Bryan and he finds himself taking part in the brutal battles fought off the Solomon Islands between Japanese destroyers and Navy Patrol Boats. While Marines fought to maintain a foothold on Guadalcanal, Bryan molds his misfit PT boat crew into an effective fighting unit. A top secret rescue mission tests the courage and ingenuity of the young American and Bryan comes to the attention of the Supreme Allied Commander, Douglas MacArthur.
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About the Author: |
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John Schork graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and went on to spend 26 years in Naval Aviation. He commanded an A-6 Intruder squadron, VA-95 and Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Destiny in the Pacific is his first novel. Currently he resides with his wife Carole in Sammamish, Washington. Other novels include, "Flames of Deliverance", "Journey of Honor", "The King's Commander", and "The Falkenberg Riddle".
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Book Review: |
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Several reviews are available on Amazon.com. Search keyword: Schork and "Destiny in the Pacific". Reviewers include senior professionals, medical doctor, and professional airline pilot, graphics designer, and veteran Naval Aviators. All reviews are extremely complimentary.
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