The Marathon Watch: Ross (Volume 1) The World War Two-era destroyer--with her outdated technology, low crew morale, and mentally unstable captain--would be an ideal component of the Admiral's experiment due to her chief characteristic:
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| Title | : | The Marathon Watch: Ross (Volume 1) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.85 (706 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 098638531X |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 254 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-09 |
| Genre | : |
Duty with HonorAbove All Else.
The year is 1971. With Cold War tensions at their peak, the U.S.S. Farnley has been selected to take part in Operation Marathon, the brainchild of ambitious and unscrupulous one-star Admiral Eickhoff, who sees the dangerous experiment as his stepping stone to greater power and national prestige. The World War Two-era destroyer--with her outdated technology, low crew morale, and mentally unstable captain--would be an ideal component of the Admiral's experiment due to her chief characteristic: her expendability.
Failure, however, is not an option for the new Engineering Officer Lee. His enthusiastic faith in the viability of the aged vessel and his dedication to duty with honor puts him at immediate odds with soon-to-retire Chief Petty Officer Ross, while ultimately inspiring his fellow crewmen to help return the Farnley to fighting form. But their dedicated efforts are creating a
Editorial : "A Vietnam-era naval thriller pits a destroyer's crew against a scheming admiral. Dialogue and action are vivid, and the machinations of the naval hierarchy are completely believable. Scenes aboard the ship are palpably real, especially the breathtakingly intense rescue scene. A riveting, realistic tale of Navy seamen and their pride in their ship." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Excellent book; It's as good as the military novels from Follett or Clancy . The Marathon Watchwas a 'can't put it down' book from the word go." -- Gerald Pall
"A portrayal of integrity versus malevolence wrapped inside a spellbinding story that takes you inside a world of adventure and intrigue a must read." -- Mike Hannigan
"Treachery and greed are up against honor, loyalty and ingenuity in this rousing tale of a ship and crew placed at risk by those who should have had their best interests at heart. The
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