An Act of Betrayal [Paperback]

R. J. Schuster (Author), Robert Juran (Editor), Patrick Foster (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1997

One of the more controversial and closely guarded secrets of the early Kennedy administration is the subject for this new novel by Captain R. J. Schuster USN (ret). Set in the tumultuous 1960s, it focuses on three individuals and how their lives are affected when political considerations take precedence over military necessities. In pursuing the story the reader is taken behind the scenes of the navy's officer promotion system, into the shadowy world of covert operations, and on to the shores of Cuba where one of the central characters, Jake Barnes, is faced with some difficult choices when his sense of duty and honor conflict with the orders he has been given. Although a work of fiction, the story is based on fact with many of the events depicted in the book having occurred as described.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I wrote this novel as a tribute to a close personal friend who was recruited by the CIA to train the Cuban Brigade and ended up having his career destroyed as a result. Aside from that, I believe that the lessons to be learned from this debacle are still applicable today, as we continue to debate the proper use of military force and covert operations as a means of implementing our foreign policy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 295 pages
• Publisher: Tri Star Books (February 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889987018
• ISBN-13: 978-1889987019
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,488,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Topic but not Very Informative, December 20, 2000

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Robin Joy Sabine (Waukegan, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Act of Betrayal (Paperback)

I bought this book with the hopes of learning specifically about the Bay of Pigs, such as: What were the issues, reasonings & other informative topics. Don't get me wrong this is an excellent story but unfortunately it only covered one specific conflict. So if you are purchasing this book with learning the history surrounding the Bay of Pigs I do not recommend it, but if you are looking for a great story and lots of action this is the book for you. I give it 3 stars ***

5.0 out of 5 stars A riveting report of America's clandestine role in Cuba., July 14, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: An Act of Betrayal (Paperback)

The finite descriptions of persons and places takes the reader beyond the boundries of fiction. It seems obvious that much of the description of the Bay of Pigs fiasco was based on pure fact. Perhaps the author participated in that event as a representative of the US government, but is not at liberty or willing to disclose this information? Readers will enjoy this story and find themselves sympathetic to the "invaders" of Cuba and puzzled if this was selfish US politics or just good fiction