Adapt and Overcome, Dear Oh, Victoria!
An action-adventure, romance-against-all-odds, and mystery story in a historical novel with action and a passion for life.
Set in the 1970s, this story follows a Kentucky woman and a man from the New York Metro area who begin as friends at The Ohio State University – and soon discover a bond that runs much deeper. They write to each other for support during the real trials of Officer Candidate School and Basic Combat Training.
But danger lurks: murders, grand theft, assaults, and even suicide shadow their lives. Their letters grow more intimate as their circumstances become more desperate. With two careers and marriages hanging in the balance, they must ultimately learn to “adapt” and “overcome.”
Expect…
– A gritty, unfiltered look inside military life
– Suspenseful, high-stakes storytelling
– Powerful dual-protagonist structure
– A complex, emotional relationship
– Themes of survival, morality, and self-discovery
– Vivid character personalities
Excerpts
“The officer suddenly looped the small, orange shovel over the supply sergeant’s head and then slammed the entrenchment tool into Johnson’s throat. The drill sergeant shoved a soft cap down Johnson’s mouth… Johnson choked on the fabric. His pain-contorted face turned red, then blue, and his bulging eyes slowly rolled up into his forehead.”
“We ate insects today… I have bruises that are unidentifiable and parts of my body hurt—some parts a lady can’t mention. Georgia is still too hot. We can’t even wear makeup after training… I could use your smile right about now, Jack.”