The Phantom Patrol - L. Ron Hubbard - Bog

The story of Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Johnny Trescott. A man as smart, tough, and fearless as they come. But heΓÇÖs about to lose everythingΓÇöhis boat, his freedom, and his identity. Long before Tom Hanks as Captain Phillips fell into the hands of modern-day pirates, Johnny faced the same high-stakes action on the high seas. HeΓÇÖs cunning has always outwitted his antagonists, but now the odds have turned and he must pull off the ultimate drug bust. An adversary that has emerged from the deep blue. Johnny has met his match.
The Phantom Patrol marked a turning point in L. Ron HubbardΓÇÖs fiction. In writing this story he recognized the vital importance of research and realism. To that end, Hubbard toured Coast Guard vessels and interviewed officers who were actually involved in chasing down drug smugglers. The resulting authenticity and success of the tale was a sign of things to come. Read The Phantom Patrol and experience the development of a unique voice in storytelling.
ΓÇ£Nonstop action and a hero to root for.ΓÇ¥ ΓÇöPublishers Weekly
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