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A review by liberrydude
The Intruders by Stephen Coonts
4.0
Written in 1994 but set in 1973. This is a great glimpse into what life aboard a US Navy warship is like during a WestPac deployment. I was deployed for 15 months on two deployments from 1988-1991 aboard amphibious shipping in the same waters. It’s also a familiar glimpse into naval aviation and its allure and danger. It should be eye opening to those unfamiliar with life at sea.
Jake Grafton, a pilot, gets in a bar fight while on shore duty and is sent as punishment TAD with a Marine A-6 squadron on deployment. Two different cultures. His bombardier navigator is a seasoned combat veteran who was originally an infantry officer. He’s also African American and quite a talker. These two have quite a few adventures and near death experiences. Jake is ready to leave the Navy and wrestling with the decision to stay or leave. He’s also in love with a woman in Chicago who’s not returning his letters. The author handles his inner struggles realistically. Just a great read.
Jake Grafton, a pilot, gets in a bar fight while on shore duty and is sent as punishment TAD with a Marine A-6 squadron on deployment. Two different cultures. His bombardier navigator is a seasoned combat veteran who was originally an infantry officer. He’s also African American and quite a talker. These two have quite a few adventures and near death experiences. Jake is ready to leave the Navy and wrestling with the decision to stay or leave. He’s also in love with a woman in Chicago who’s not returning his letters. The author handles his inner struggles realistically. Just a great read.