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Somewhere in the South Pacific
(2022)(The seventh book in the Todd Ingram series)
A novel by John J Gobbell
Inspired by the true story of John F. Kennedy’s daring naval mission at the height of World War II, this historical thriller brings the unanswered question of the past to life with fast-paced action and vivid detail.
After surviving a near suicidal mission on Mondo Mondo Island, Lieutenant Commander Todd Ingram is sent back to the States on a thirty-day leave—but the war waits for no one, and trouble is already rippling through the Pacific Theater.
Fresh from Stateside training, Lieutenant JG John Kennedy takes command of the PT 109, a torpedo boat in desperate need of repairs, for the upcoming mission to retake the Western Solomon Islands. But the war isn’t the only thing on Kennedy’s mind: he’s torn between his family’s expectations and his forbidden love for Inga Arvad, a beautiful Danish columnist who narrowly escaped Nazi occupied Germany.
When a disastrous attempt to interrupt Japanese supply lines slices Kennedy’s PT 109 in half, Ingram and his six destroyers must pick up where Kennedy left off. Can Ingram save Kennedy and his stranded men while defeating the Japanese? Ingram is prepared to fight to the end, but victory comes at a steep price behind enemy lines…
In this 7th Installment, Todd Ingram reflects back on a simpler time, when he was on leave but the war was not. This is the story of what happened during his 39 day leave following When Duty Whispers Low. This story takes place between When Duty Whispers Low and The Neptune Strategy.
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Praise for Somewhere in the South Pacific:
"John J. Gobbell has added to his already solid reputation as a spinner of sea stories. Gobbell’s own experiences as a naval officer shine through as he blends history with imaginative drama... A surprise ending will likely astonish his loyal followers and new readers alike, adding a new dimension to his well-established genre." —Thomas J. Cutler, The Gordon England Chair of Professional Naval Literature, U. S. Naval Institute
"From John Gobbell’s preface, to the last revealing page, Somewhere in the South Pacific is a riveting, entertaining, and historical page turner. This Todd Ingram series is well researched and an engaging must read.” —Howard G. Kazanjian, Primetime Emmy Award recipiant and Executive Producer of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Genre: Historical
After surviving a near suicidal mission on Mondo Mondo Island, Lieutenant Commander Todd Ingram is sent back to the States on a thirty-day leave—but the war waits for no one, and trouble is already rippling through the Pacific Theater.
Fresh from Stateside training, Lieutenant JG John Kennedy takes command of the PT 109, a torpedo boat in desperate need of repairs, for the upcoming mission to retake the Western Solomon Islands. But the war isn’t the only thing on Kennedy’s mind: he’s torn between his family’s expectations and his forbidden love for Inga Arvad, a beautiful Danish columnist who narrowly escaped Nazi occupied Germany.
When a disastrous attempt to interrupt Japanese supply lines slices Kennedy’s PT 109 in half, Ingram and his six destroyers must pick up where Kennedy left off. Can Ingram save Kennedy and his stranded men while defeating the Japanese? Ingram is prepared to fight to the end, but victory comes at a steep price behind enemy lines…
In this 7th Installment, Todd Ingram reflects back on a simpler time, when he was on leave but the war was not. This is the story of what happened during his 39 day leave following When Duty Whispers Low. This story takes place between When Duty Whispers Low and The Neptune Strategy.
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Praise for Somewhere in the South Pacific:
"John J. Gobbell has added to his already solid reputation as a spinner of sea stories. Gobbell’s own experiences as a naval officer shine through as he blends history with imaginative drama... A surprise ending will likely astonish his loyal followers and new readers alike, adding a new dimension to his well-established genre." —Thomas J. Cutler, The Gordon England Chair of Professional Naval Literature, U. S. Naval Institute
"From John Gobbell’s preface, to the last revealing page, Somewhere in the South Pacific is a riveting, entertaining, and historical page turner. This Todd Ingram series is well researched and an engaging must read.” —Howard G. Kazanjian, Primetime Emmy Award recipiant and Executive Producer of Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Genre: Historical
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