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Hickam, Homer. The Keeper's Son.(Book Review)(Brief Article)
Oct. 2003. 368p. St. Martin's/ Thomas Dunne, $24.95 (0-312-30189-8).
This excellent story of World War II on the Outer Banks will surprise no one who remembers Hickam's Torpedo Junction (1989), his nonfiction account of the U-boat war off the American coast in 1942. Drawing on his research for that book, Hickam deftly crafts a romantic, even melodramatic story, occasionally venturing beyond the limitations of historical factuality but always presenting consistent viewpoints for both American and German characters. The former include the title character, Coast Guard Lieutenant Josh Thurlow in his 83-foot patrol boat, the Maudie Jane; her motley crew; and the ...
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