During the Vietnam War era, eighteen-year-old John Paul Jacobs, better known as Jake, experiences his first years as a new cadet in the U.S. military service academy at West Point. As Jake endures rigorous training, he learns that serving to protect the country could come at a cost. Will his high school romance endure? Will he survive the politics against the armed forces during a time of "peace and love," sit-ins, and protests? Does Jake have what it takes to gain the Green Beret of the newly formed special forces--the Army Rangers--or does the U.S. government have something else in store for him? More importantly, how will Jake be prepared when he crosses paths with an extreme radical mastermind and his terrorist organization bent on destroying the United States and everything Jake holds dear? West Point is the first volume in the trilogy A Full Measure. Readers of the series will gain an understanding of the evolution of West Point to the institution that it is today. The novel is a must-have gift for any reader interested in the great history of military life and the Armed Forces. This coming-of-age story is also enjoyed by readers of historical fiction, Christian fiction, and military fiction. Available in Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.

West Point (A Full Measure)

Literature & Fiction

Patton, J.M.

Dramas & Plays

Publish Authority

"West Point," book #1 in "A Full Measure" trilogy, is a tale of honorable military commitment, love, and conflict for those reconstructing the U.S. military in the last days of the Vietnam War and the decades following as terrorism redefined enemies foreign and domestic. The setting brings to life the turmoil that a military member faced by his civilian peers in a hostile antiwar environment, and the evolution of a current-day mission. "West Point" takes the reader to the United States Military Academy (USMA) to step into the humor and heartbreak of the daily life that slowly develops the panache of a West Point leader of the Vietnam Era. Of the same development came the likes of Lee, Jackson, Grant, Eisenhower, MacArthur, Bradley, Patton, Schwarzkopf, and many more from the ranks of the Long Gray Line. Graduates receive their degree, but unlike a college, there is but one mission, and that mission is to produce outstanding officers in the combat arms. John Paul "Jake" Jacobs and Patrick McSwain building an unbreakable bond as they overcome the challenges of West Point. Anyone who, even briefly, considered attending one of the service academies, or one even remotely connected to the military, will enjoy this captivating read. The reader is likely to laugh, be exhilarated by the tale, and maybe shed a tear or two.

West Point: A Novel (A Full Measure)

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

Thrillers & Suspense

Real-world hostility. A new global threat. Hostage rescues, chemical weapons, and the Vietnam War.\n“I read the book in one day!! Unputdownable! Book two, Drums of War is so worth the wait. But book three can't be published fast enough. Your emotions will run the gamut as you dive into the next phase of these rich characters' lives.”--Brandi Wood\nFollowing a personal tragedy and their graduation from West Point, 2nd Lieutenants Jake Jacobs and Patrick McSwain don the army blue to fulfill their obligation to the U.S. Army by serving in the combat arms. Jake joins the Green Berets and Patrick becomes a Huey Cobra helicopter pilot. It’s the Vietnam War in action, the final throes of agony for the American military. Both boys have become men and the women who love them find that Duty-Honor-Country is their way of life. 
Jake leads the last inland mission in South Vietnam and is thrust into combat with global terrorists and their death-dealing use of hijackings and chemical weapons on American soil. Patrick supports troops on the ground with a helicopter that is terrifyingly capable of tearing things up. At the same time, a murderous enemy, encouraged by the Cold War, tests the resolve and adaptability of America to counter enemies foreign and domestic. A demoralized military that has fallen out of public favor makes for uncertain careers, shifting internal politics at the highest levels of command, and military families that suffer indignities for serving one’s country. 
Like the first volume West Point, Drums of War is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Told with heart and humor, the book is a thriller of a journey, filled with mystery and suspense. 
Drums of War is a must-read for any reader interested in the great history of military life, patriotism, and the Armed Forces. This coming-of-age story is also enjoyed best by readers of historical fiction, Christian fiction, and military fiction. 
Drums of War is the latest novel in the trilogy A Full Measure. 
Available in Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and paperback.\nIn Praise of Drums of War 
“As a fan of military novels, I really liked reading Patton’s second work, Drums of War. It ties in perfectly with his first book, West Point, of the trilogy. Its storyline and characters are both captivating and true to life. Patton’s trilogy is an appealing story of military service during a very trying time in our national history, and I eagerly await the final book of this series.”--Mike Herbert, Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) “Drums of War kept my interest throughout, making it hard to put it down. It was a journey of emotional extremes: highs and lows, laughter and tears. Great read!”-- T.C. Berry 
“Once again, J. M. (Mike) Patton has knocked it out of the park! His writing skill in his second novel Drums of War takes you from reading the novel to the point of experiencing it, right alongside Jake! After just a few sentences into the novel, the reader moves from his own reality into Jake’s, tasting an awesome steak while recalling the fondness of a long-lost love, to the tenseness of the unknown on a dark, distant battlefield. Reading is experiencing Drums of War.”--Tommy T. Tatum 
“I have read the first two books of the Full Measure trilogy, West Point and Drums of War, and found them connected and exceptional. As a cadet at USMA, 1963-67, I had similar experiences as those described for Jake Jacobs.”--Dr. Daniel P. Schrage, Colonel, US Army (Retired), Professor Emeritus, Georgia Tech\n“The characters are vibrant. The emotions enkindled are universal ... he has captured not only the details of that experience but also the character traits that embody a graduate’s service as an officer in the U.S. Army: Duty, Honor, Country. Drums of War reads like a thriller.”--Wayne Springer

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