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Blue Morrison, a young naval aviator, visits the Philippine port city of Olongapo, infamous for its adult entertainment. He commits the taboo of falling for a Filipina and faces the scorn of his squadron mates. Evil lurks.

Action,Drama,Young Adult,Romance

Blue and his friend, Magic, visit Olongapo to have a gift made for their aircraft carrier's departing admiral. Blue meets Lori, a shop owner, and falls for her. He wins Lori's father over, but suffers the scorn of his friends and commanders. But Magic has a history there, too, and danger awaits.

Philippines

No

Internal Journey/Rebirth,Tragedy

Coming of Age,Meaningful Message

Nudity, Language/Profanity,Extreme Violence

Name: Blue Morrison

Age: 24

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Charming,Modest,Romantic,Naive

Name: Lori Santiago

Age: 22

Gender: Female

Role: Emotional

Key Traits: Modest,Charming,Confident,Sexy,Romantic,Leader,Strong Moral Code

Name: Magic Sharentino

Age: 35

Gender: Male

Role:

Key Traits: Adventurous,Masculine,Badass,Aggressive,Charming,Sexy,Confident,Outspoken,Leader,Unapologetic

The author has not yet written this

Hamlin Tallent grew up in the Missouri Ozarks and joined the navy following college graduation. He served as a naval aviator for 32 years, retiring as a rear admiral. Hamlin worked in the defense industry for fourteen years before retiring and writing. He has written two novels, with a third out to publishers.

Age: 18-34

Target Gender: Universal

Filipino-Americans, navy, veterans

Status: Yes: with a Publisher

Publisher: Braveship Books

Year Published: 2012

No

9781640620681