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The Hooligans: A Novel (P. T. Deutermann WWII Novels) Kindle Edition

by P. T. Deutermann (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A gripping and authentic World War II naval adventure by a master storyteller

The Hooligans fictionalizes the little-known but remarkable exploits of “The Hooligan Navy” that fought in the Pacific theatre of World War II. Loosely-organized in fast moving squadrons, PT (patrol torpedo) boats were the pesky nemesis of the formidable Japanese navy, dubbed “the mosquito fleet” and “devil boats” for their daring raids against warships, tankers, and transport ships.

After the Pearl Harbor raid plunges America into war, young surgical resident Lincoln Anderson enlists in the Navy medical corps. His first deployment comes in August 1942 at Guadalcanal, when after a brutal sea battle and the landing of Marines on the island, Anderson finds himself triaging hundreds of casualties under relentless Japanese air and land attacks.

But with the navy short of doctors, soon Anderson is transferred to serve aboard a PT boat. From Guadalcanal to the Solomon Islands to the climactic, tide-turning battle of Leyte Gulf, Anderson and the crew members of his boat confront submarines and surface ships, are attacked from air by the dreaded Kawanishi flying boats, and hunted by destroyers. In the end, Anderson must lead a division of boats in a seemingly-impossible mission against a Japanese battleship formation—and learn the true nature of his character.

Informed by P. T. Deutermann’s own experience as a commander of a patrol gunboat in Vietnam, The Hooligans is first-rate military adventure fiction.

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Praise for The Hooligans:
"P. T. Deutermann’s evocative and brisk narrative oozes raw authenticity, reflecting his experience commanding a patrol gunboat in Vietnam during a distinguished 26-year career in the United States Navy." ―Quarterdeck

Praise for The Nugget:
"Readers who enjoy WWII stories, especially those involving the air war, will be entranced...[Deutermann] is at the top of his game here." ―Jeff Ayers, Booklist

“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] demonstrates Deutermann’s mastery in adventure writing.” ―Mystery Tribune

“A tour de force of excitement and intrigue…Deutermann captures the pace and passion of men at war, and his descriptions are riveting and personal. It is hard to imagine anyone not being immersed in this novel.” ―Shannon Carriger, San Francisco Book Review

Praise for The Iceman:
“Fast-paced, well-written, and full of been-there-done-that authenticity.” ―The Real Book Spy

“The narration is brisk and stripped for action, which comes fast and furious. Deutermann throws in enough technical detail to satisfy any Tom Clancy enthusiast.” ―StarNews

Praise for Pacific Glory:
“From the first pages...you are hooked, drawn into the past and finally delivered back to the future, a journey taken with unforgettable characters.” ―Doug Stanton, bestselling author of Horse Soldiers and In Harm's Way

“Epic, eloquent, and stirring…a war novel that is both sweeping and intensely personal.”
―Library Journal (starred review)

“Those who like pulse-thumping action, cinematic prose, and intrepid heroes will be rewarded.” ―Publishers Weekly

About the Author

P.T. DEUTERMANN is the noted author of many previous novels based on his experiences as a senior staff officer in Washington and at sea as a Navy Captain, and later, Commodore. His WWII works include Pacific Glory, which won the W.Y. Boyd Award for Excellence in Military Fiction, Sentinels of Fire, The Commodore, Ghosts of Bungo Suido,and The Iceman. He lives with his wife of 50 years in North Carolina.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0818Q5Y8G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ St. Martin's Press (July 28, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 28, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5762 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 298 pages
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Peter Deutermann was born in Boston in 1941. His father was in the Navy, so he subsequently lived all over the United States and also in Argentina. He graduated from the naval academy in 1963 and served in the navy for 26 years, rising to the rank of Captain. While in the navy, he published one textbook on naval operations and several professional articles in navy-oriented journals. He held three commands: a Swiftboat in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam, a guided missile destroyer in the Atlantic Fleet, and a destroyer squadron based in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. His last tour of duty was as the division director for chemical, biological, and radiological weapons arms control negotiations on the staff of the Joint Chiefs in Washington, DC.

He retired from active duty in 1989 and began his fiction-writing career. He has published twenty novels since 1992, all with St. Martins Press, including the just-released World War II navy novel, entitled The Commodore, and the Washington thriller, The Red Swan. He has completed his 21st novel, entitled The Iceman, a World War II navy submarine story, scheduled for publication in August, 2018. See all the books on his website at www.ptdeutermann.com

In addition to a BS in naval engineering, Mr. Deutermann holds an MA in public administration from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. He is also a Member of the Royal College of Defence Studies in London. He is married and has two children. Mr. Deutermann and his wife of 50 years live in Rockingham County, in the Piedmont of North Carolina, on their family pony farm.

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What an Incredible Series are the Sea Stories
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What an Incredible Series are the Sea Stories
This reader has long enjoyed the novels of author P.T. Deutermann, whether they were the four in The Cam Richter Novels; the ten in the Thrillers series; and especially the nine in the Sea Stories series. Having now just finished his recently released “The Hooligans”, the latest in the WWII Sea Stories, this reader continues to reflect on what he just read. When reading one of these stories of war, the reader can easily visualize what it must have been like and the incredible bravery of those young American warriors.“The Hooligans” follows the two years spent in the Pacific by 31-year old Dr. Lincoln Anderson. A graduate of Duke Medical School, he left while in his third year of residency, as he wanted to serve his country. After the war he could complete the four remaining years of residency. His first assignment is in 1942 when he is deployed to Guadalcanal. While Linc is a surgeon, older doctors did not regard him as such, because he did not complete the seven-year residency.Soon, he is assigned to a PT Boat group known as the Hooligans. War comes quickly to the Hooligans, and shortly Linc is doing surgical procedures that in residency, he only assisted others. Linc is a very talented Doc and soon he becomes known as Superman for his ability with a scalpel. Not all in his military command appreciate his talents.Deutermann’s Sea Stories use factual events mixed with exciting fiction. They allow the reader to have a better understanding of the war in the Pacific. What excitement, yet danger, would it have been to be a skipper of a PT boat. If you have not yet read a P.T Deutermann novel, do yourself a favor and begin with “The Hooligans”. It simply is an incredible read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome just awesome.
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
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Well done, awesome read. Gave a real feel for what it was like for my dad in the Pacific. The real horror of war and the effects on the human body and psyche.
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Navy Vietnam Veteran
5.0 out of 5 stars Deutermann does it again!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2021
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To me, there is no finer modern novelist than P.T. Deutermann, and he confirms that belief again with The Hooligans. I have read all of his novels, most more than once, and I am sure I will read The Hooligans again. Deutermann's World War Two series consists of one excellent historical novel after another. He never disappoints me in any way. His novels are faithful to the period, realistic, and intriguing. Character development is excellent. As a retired senior naval officer and son of another, he possesses comprehensive knowledge. He honors a long line of sailors and the people who love them. I look forward to his next book!
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Rodger the Dodger
4.0 out of 5 stars Not what it purport to be.
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
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It's a nice story about a Navy Doctor who is sometimes around or near some PT Boats. It is not the story of the Hooligan Navy (PT Boat Squadrons). Why publisher puts out a description that doesn't agree with the book, I don't understand. The actual story is well written and held my interest. With an accurate synopsis and honest marketing, I'd give the book five stars. The story is moving but just not primarily about PT Boats and their crews.
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Frank S. Krol
5.0 out of 5 stars The fog of war forces surgical innovation
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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Heroism, dangerous missions, bombs, ship battles, hippocratic oath challenges, and chain of command issues all play a part in P.T. Deutermann’s “The Hooligans”, a story that the exploits of a doctor in support of naval PT missions in the Solomons Islands in the southern Pacific early in World War II. Lieutenant (j.g.) Anderson US Navy Reserve, a third year surgical student, finds himself deep in the fire and fury of combat. Chaos and mayhem begin in chapter one as the medical station is under attack from Japanese bombers and troops during which Doc Anderson must make life and death decisions while the marines around him try to protect the site. The station struggles on as the doctor gives insight into some of the things he witnesses.

The PT boats are fast, wooden hulled boats that venture out at night to disrupt Japanese shipping, but the night is the realm of the Japanese military. With only rudimentary radar for support, the boat commanders must go into battle without necessarily knowing the identities of their targets - troop transports, destroyers, or larger - and without detailed battle plans as they hit and run. Doc Anderson learns the ins and outs of the PT boats and their capabilities and their deficiencies as the boats go out and not all returning. The doc’s education allows him to participate in the local PT boat command staff meetings, even suggesting some plans based on historical events.

The staid naval medical command is not happy with Doc Anderson in that he is doing procedures past his educational level even though he is saving lives. Despite their attempts to remove him from the front, with the “help” of some of the local command he manages to evade from his detractors.

As the battles move from island to island in an attempt to drive the Japanese back to their home island, Doc Anderson supports larger medical efforts and gains a reputation that is not welcomed. But the war stages events that do not always work as the commanders plan. Doc Anderson adapts and continues this efforts.

The story gives many insights into the efforts of the PT boats, their commanders and crews, and the changes to their missions as the war progressed in the Solomons. This story is not always detailed in the histories in that the land battles and the big naval battles garner most of the attention. Even though fiction, this is a good companion to those other stories.

This is an excellent read.
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Richmond Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2023
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Great account of the desperate battles for the Solomon Islands. Main character was not what you would expect but was so much more. An eager young surgical resident thrown into the battle for Guadalcanal and !earning combat meatball surgery on the fly. The PT boat parts had a gripping immediacy and I found myself appreciating the rather outlaw existence they had as an underrated part of Big Navy. All I knew about the boats before were movies like They Were Expendable and PT 109. This book filled out more of the history of this group of daredevils. I have a hard time understanding the reviews saying this was boring. Really? The darn book final scene is part of the great battle of Leyte Gulf! Boring? I think not! I have two more of Deutermann's books to read plus one coming out in Spring. He does not disappoint!
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Tdalemcad
5.0 out of 5 stars All Of Them
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2020
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The entire series of P. T. Deutermann's WWII Novels are the best books on WWII I have ever read. What makes them so good are the characters themselves. If you don't love The Commodore and The Iceman than there is something wrong with you. Lets face it, we all know how WWII ends, we win. But even though you know we win the war, we did not win every conflict and these books tell a fascinating story of bravery, skill and smarts, on both sides.

I'm sure all of you have experienced the disappointment of a book ending and you really want more. Well, every one of these books falls into that category. You just want to keep on reading.
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silversubsailor
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best stories ever written about WWII in the Pacific
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2020
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The Author takes the reader into the world of PT Boats at war. His ability to create characters that are very believable and pull the reader into the story is amazing. Having read many of his books, I have to express my great appreciation for this one. Choosing to tell the story through the eyes and experiences of a young doctor who left his Surgical Residency to serve his country as a Navy Doctor and take the reader deep into the horror, hell and heroics and humor of those young men and women who so gallantly fought, died and/or survived these moments of our history, while fictionalized, is really as close to a true story as can be done. Highly recommended!
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reddy314
4.0 out of 5 stars ANOTHER WW II NOVEL..
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
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...by an author who practically specializes in that epic war. I have read most of Deutermann's novels, so obviously I like his writing. This is one of his better efforts - note that there is considerable variability in quality - so I can recommend it wholeheartedly. It ain't "literature," but it can make for scintillating reading and reeks of authenticity.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another Excellent WWI Story from P.T. Deutermann
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2020
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As a university history major, I have been reading WWII stories and texts for over 50 years. Since I found P.T. Deutermann's stories, I have looked forward to each new release. This one did not disappoint !
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Contractor
4.0 out of 5 stars Plot Line
Reviewed in Canada on August 29, 2020
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Good story with excellent reference to actual naval tactics/operations.
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Brian Culbert
3.0 out of 5 stars Well written but slow
Reviewed in Canada on August 20, 2020
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Captures the hardship and chaos. Always well written but the entire story unlike the PT boats moved along at a much slower pace.
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Steve Fletcher
2.0 out of 5 stars Personnel stuff
Reviewed in Canada on July 30, 2021
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Far to much site com in this book
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