The Nuremberg principles were created by the victorious powers in World War II, France, Great Britain, the Soviet Union and the United States. 177 Germans were prosecuted – 24 were sentenced to death, 20 were sentenced to life in prison…
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Catching Readers’ Interest
The author of McPheters Books enjoys reading the works of three specific American authors and occasional Scandinavian writers. He often rereads their particularly compelling works, sometimes in large print for a more relaxing process. He prefers thrillers and that’s what…
Surprising Nuremberg Parallels
Many members of the Nazi military command structure were punished during the original Nuremberg trials for their failure to obtain non-coerced consent to medical procedures and for not explaining their effectiveness or safety. Beginning with the American Revolutionary War, the…
Making Novels Exciting
A novel deserves to be compelling and exciting, more than just a collection of words. That can be best achieved by a skillful mixture of fact and fiction, drawn from the author’s life experiences, learning and objectives. Originality can draw…
Love and Terror in Doug’s Books
All of Doug’s books, starting with “Goshawk (34 five-star reviews on Amazon and growing), thrill readers with intense relationships, dangerous challenges and strident legal issues: “And you know, David, I have surprise for you.” He grabbed playfully at the hem…
Remembering the Fallen
Remembering the crew of the U.S.S. Picuda in “Goshawk:” “Ensign Luther Marsden pulled himself up the ladder, eyes at the level of David’s scuffed and oil-stained boot tops, running his fingers through a short red crew-cut. “What’s up?” the young…
Benefits for Veterans
If you’re an honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. armed forces, you may be entitled to benefits of which you are not aware. In some states, like Arizona, where I reside, proof of that status can be added to your…
Turkey Dinner in a Hurricane
It was Thanksgiving and the diesel-electric submarine, USS Tigrone (SS-419), was running on the surface during a strong hurricane in the Atlantic ocean. Its assignment was to play rabbit for a nuclear fast-attack submarine running at a deep and comfortable…
Saturday, July 8, Veterans’ Book Fair
Don’t miss this Saturday, July 8’s, Veteran Authors’ book signing extravaganza between 11 and 3 at the Prescott Valley VFW, 2375 N. 5th St., in Prescott Valley. Come and meet Doug McPheters and get a copy of his exciting financial…
June 15 Band Concert in Prescott AZ
Copies of my thriller, “Goshawk,” will be on sale after our concert of the Central Arizona Concert Band tomorrow evening, Thursday, June 15, 2023, starting at 7:00 P.M. on the lawn of the Courthouse in Prescott, Arizona. The program includes…
