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…
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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…
Lost Submarines
Down to the Sea in Boats National Submarine Day was most recently celebrated on April 11, 2023, marking 123 years since the commissioning of Holland VI, purchased on April 11, 1900 for $150,000 from John Phillip Holland. Here in Prescott…
Goshawk
Goshawks are particularly aggressive raptors. In Doug McPheters's acclaimed thriller, "Goshawk," the Goshawk is an experimental jet aircraft invented by the book's hero,
