Stephen Phillips's Blog - Posts Tagged "navy"
Copy edits of "The Recipient's Son" are complete
My review of copy edits of my second novel, The Recipient's Son are now complete. Later today I'll email them back to the Naval Institute Press.
The Recipient's Son can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com
The Recipient's Son can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com or barnesandnoble.com
First Review of "The Recipient's Son"
“A candid, poignant, authentic, and sometimes tawdry journey through sacred halls of the Naval Academy's Bancroft Hall—or the dormitory barracks of any other military academy. Stephen Phillips has skillfully woven a superb tale that's sure to engage service academy graduates, those who have served in the military, and those interested in the tightly-bound, honor-driven culture of the United States military. Nicely done, Stephen—nicely done indeed!”
—Dick Couch, USNA Class of '67, author of Sua Sponte: The Forging of a Modern American Ranger and The Warrior Elite
—Dick Couch, USNA Class of '67, author of Sua Sponte: The Forging of a Modern American Ranger and The Warrior Elite
David Poyer's Review of "The Recipient's Son"
"Alpha codes, Heinz Lenz, dixie cups, Form Twos, plebe rates, SCUBA diving and illicit sex in the Yard. What’s not to enjoy in this convincing novel of the Academy in the 90's? "Outstanding, Sir!"
– David Poyer ‘71, author of THE RETURN OF PHILO McGIFFIN, THE WEAPON, and THE TOWERS
– David Poyer ‘71, author of THE RETURN OF PHILO McGIFFIN, THE WEAPON, and THE TOWERS
Library Journal reviews "The Recipient's Son"
“As the son of a Medal of Honor winner, Donald Durago is preferentially admitted to the U.S. Naval Academy. His father received the medal posthumously for heroism in the Vietnam War, and Donald has had a particularly difficult time dealing with it. As he tries to work his way through his angst, Donald comes perilously close to being expelled. He is charged with harassing a female classmate who also is politically connected and blames Donald for her predicament. Along with clearing his name, Donald has to come to grips with his past. Verdict: Phillips’s second novel is a compelling and well-written tale of life in the naval academy in the 1990s. Values were changing, and what was seen as normal rites of passage are now condemned as illegal, criminal, and grounds for dismissal. As Donald fights the charges, he learns a great deal about himself. Recommended for anyone who is interested in life in the modern military.”
—LIBRARY JOURNAL
—LIBRARY JOURNAL
