The Nugget

By: P. T. Deutermann

Narrated by: John Pruden

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

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!

Great Story

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

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.

very good

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

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.