Author Description

Vietnam, 1967: Long days, long nights, and the sultry, coastal waters of a foreign culture where even the stars look different. The threat of conflict is constant, making the interpersonal relationships among crew members and their families more important than ever. When your main job in Vietnam is to stay alive while maintaining coastal surveillance to thwart enemy supply line incursions, a sense of humor, a sense of adventure, and the deep friendships that form give you the support you need to maintain a sense of purpose. This is that kind of story. When you’re far from home, crewing an armed patrol boat through rough waters, crummy weather and who knows what coming at you from the shoreline, you better be good and you better be fast!