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The Nugget

By: P. T. Deutermann
Narrated by: John Pruden
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A novice naval aviator grows into a hero in this gripping and authentic WWII adventure by a master storyteller.

Lieutenant Bobby Steele, USN, is a fresh-faced and eager naval aviator: a "Nugget" who needs to learn the ropes and complex procedures of taking off and returning safely to his aircraft carrier. A blurry night of drinking lands him in an unfamiliar bed aboard the USS Oklahoma; later that day, the Japanese destroy Pearl Harbor. After cheating death and losing his friend in this act of war, the formerly naive Steele vows to avenge the attack.

Flying sea battle after battle, Steele survives the most dangerous air combat in World War II, including Midway, is shot down twice, rescued twice, and eventually leads a daring mission to free prisoners from a secluded Japanese POW camp. Packed with authentic military action on land and at sea in the Pacific Theatre of WWII and featuring a memorable protagonist based on a true-life hero, The Nugget is a first-class adventure by a former commander whose family served in the Pacific.

©2019 P. T. Deutermann (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing
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Captivating read

I've enjoyed all of PT Deutermann's books. The subject matter is generally military, usually Navy, but the stories vary quite a bit. The protagonist experienced many of the major battles of WWII with associated adventures. I'll not tell more - you need to read this book!

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Great Story

Believable, captivating, and most of all enthralling...not much more to add...get it and see for yourself

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one of his best

Deutermann knows his Navy and his naval history. What sets this story apart is his authentic knowledge of the Phillipines and its people.

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very good

very much worth the time. well read and solid story and action. nice detail for the machinary.

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Not what you might expect ...

PTD takes quite a tangent from where one might expect this story to go... And a most interesting tangent at that. Excellent narration as well. Highly recommended.

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It’s a PT Deuterman story

Fits into his WWII line of stories. Always a lot of action and well researched. Never had a bad one.

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Fantastic

This is a fantastic tale which is realistic in all aspects of the time it represents. I highly encourage all to purchase this audio work.

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Vivid heroics of Fish

Enjoyed the story with many twists. The narrator was fair. Not bad, at least he didn't have to change his voice much.

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Pilots war with the Japanese!!

This book is told in the 1st person. It is a bomber pilots story of his life during the war with Japan. Is it another documentary on war? No it is not! This story will really surprise you. It is not what anyone will expect. Its a great story told through the pilots eyes. Not a plane book, not a soldier book, not a pilot book. It is a wonderful story of a mans life during the war with Japan, it is entertaining, well written, it has a surprise around every turn. If you looking for a new book to take a break with, this is it. Narration is well done and you feel a part of this entire story. Good Job! I loved it!

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Interesting story

It is a fun listen. The life of a young academy grad aviator during WW II
Narration well done

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