West Point: A Novel

by J.M. Patton, Sandy Lyons (Editor), Raeghan Rebstock (Artist)

Overview

During the Vietnam War era, eighteen-year-old John Paul Jacobs, better known as Jake, experiences his first years as a new cadet in the U.S. military service academy at West Point. As Jake endures rigorous training, he learns that serving to protect the country could come at a cost. Will his high school romance endure? Will he survive the politics against the armed forces during a time of "peace and love," sit-ins, and protests? Does Jake have what it takes to gain the Green Beret of the newly formed special forces--the Army Rangers--or does the U.S. government have something else in store for him? More importantly, how will Jake be prepared when he crosses paths with an extreme radical mastermind and his terrorist organization bent on destroying the United States and everything Jake holds dear?

West Point is the first volume in the trilogy A Full Measure. Readers of the series will gain an understanding of the evolution of West Point to the institution that it is today.

The novel is a must-have gift for any reader interested in the great history of military life and the Armed Forces. This coming-of-age story is also enjoyed by readers of historical fiction, Christian fiction, and military fiction.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781732534773
Publisher:	Publish Authority
Publication date:	08/19/2020
Series:	A Full Measure , #1
Pages:	264
Sales rank:	484,665
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.55(d)

About the Author

Following two years of college at NMMI (New Mexico Military Institute) in Roswell; New Mexico; J.M. Patton attended the United States Military Academy at West Point with the Class of 1973. After a career in technology and banking, the author turned to his passion of teaching at the New Mexico Military Institute as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics. He and his wife Debbie live in rural New Mexico, having parented five sons who have given them sixteen grandchildren. West Point: A Novel is his debut novel, book one in A Full Measure trilogy.

Sandy Lyons, Editor Publish Authority 300 Colonial Center Parkway Suite 100 Roswell, GA 30076-4892

Raeghan Rebstock Publish Authority 300 Colonial Center Parkway Suite 100 Roswell, GA 30076-4892

Editorial Reviews

Praise of West Point

[West Point] is an appealing tale of military service during a very trying time in our national history, whose characters have real-life authenticity. A highly recommended read! -Mike Herbert, Captain USN (Ret)

J.M. Patton, the author, has a remarkable gift for expressing the emotions we all experience in life. West Point has all the qualities of a good read; it is enjoyable, informative, humorous, and true to life. -L.D. Swift, PhD

Exceptional story! Captivating! Outstanding beginning at The United States Military Academy and a look at cadet life. And it only got better from there. It even included a great insight into the world of terrorism and international intrigue. I could not put it down. -Steve Foust, Master Sergeant USAF (Ret)

West Point was a book I continued to enjoy more and more as I read. The writing became more intriguing as the characters developed and the story unfolded. The characters peaked intrigue and mystery throughout and the book was very entertaining. Fantastic read that made me feel as if I "know" the characters. - Marlie Echavarrri Ball, Manager, J.B. Hunt

[West Point] kept my interest, making it hard to put down. Serious, humorous, and emotional. Great read! The Academy Life descriptions are excellent and truly depict Military Academy life. Also, the author's insertion of the despicable terrorist character into the story is masterful. -John Barrett, Chief Master Sergeant USAF (Ret)

Patton gives a remarkably open and credible account of what life at a military school must be. Not only does he capture the daily life of a cadet, but he also details the ethos these institutions instill in young men and women willing to serve our country in the military. -Greg Graves, Reviewer

This novel not only shines a light on a unique collegiate experience as a cadet at the United States Military Academy but also the complexities of American society in the 1960s. The way the author masterfully ties the stories of the characters together into a single narrative is spectacular. From the well-recounted details of Beast Barracks, the academic rigors coupled with spartan living conditions, to the fury of Cadet boxing and Recondo, this novel paints a vivid image of Cadet life. West Point will leave you excited to read books #2 and #3. -Trae Wolfe, 1LT U.S. Army, USMA Class of 2016

Patton writes a thought-provoking story set during the turbulent years of the Vietnam War and U.S. social unrest, this historical fiction fascinates informs, often amuses, and ultimately draws the reader in for a saga rich with characters, history, and intrigue. Readers won't be disappointed, and will, like myself, anxiously await the next book in this compelling trilogy! ---Sandy Lyons, Teacher: English, Literature

This is bringing back all kinds of memories of being an OTS instructor at Maxwell AFB . . . It reminds me that the services aren't really all that different. The training sucks everywhere! Patton paints that environment amazingly! ---Travis Rush, Major, USAF

A young man forms lasting friendships and finds meaning in his life while attending West Point in J.M. Patton's debut novel set in the Vietnam War era. ... A coming-of-age tale about friendship and patriotism. -Kirkus Reviews

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