West Point A Novel
West Point A Novel by J. M. Patton, published by Publish Authority on July 22, 2020, is a historical fiction narrative that follows eighteen-year-old John Paul Jacobs, known as Jake, as he navigates his early years as a cadet at the U.S. military service academy during the Vietnam War era. This edition, comprising 264 pages, explores the challenges Jake faces, including rigorous training and the complexities of military life against a backdrop of societal upheaval characterized by protests and political tensions.
Readers will find a coming-of-age story that delves into Jake’s personal struggles, including the impact of his high school romance and his aspirations to join the Army Rangers. The novel also introduces themes of loyalty and sacrifice as Jake confronts the realities of military service and the threats posed by radical elements. As the first volume in the trilogy A Full Measure, West Point provides insights into the evolution of the military academy and offers a perspective on the historical context of the Armed Forces.
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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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