I don't read military thrillers anymore. After 20 years serving in the Navy, I've outgrown military novels. I mention this one because when i read it, I was stationed aboard a brand new amphibious assault ship called the Wasp. The character in this novel, Dan Lenson, is a newly minted staff officer serving with an amphibious group commander aboard the Guam. As both myself and the character were serving in the Gator Navy, we had a lot in common. The most intersting character of note, however, is the Commodore of the group. He is a self-promoting officer who is a poor leader and who also publicly berates his staff. He reminds me of my first commanding officer aboard the Wasp. In fact, I think that the fictional commander is based upon my actual one.