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Descending from Duty [Paperback]

J. Ryan Fenzel (Author)

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Publication Date: February 16, 2006

She's out there stalking the Great Lakes, vintage fleet submarine USS Silversides. Sixty years ago she sent 90,000 tons of Japanese steel to the bottom. Now mercenaries have re-commissioned her in a bloody campaign, and only Warren McCallum, former United States President, knows the reason. But McCallum isn't talking, and lead security agent Dylan Reese has his suspicions as to why. When a pattern emerges from the marauders' attacks those suspicions are confirmed, and Dylan realizes that before this nighmare can end, he and McCallum must confront the assassins face to face.

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I thoroughly enjoyed the book. As good as Clancy. --Dr. Charles Roesch, Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum board of directors, Dec. 2005

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Hello Amazon customers and thanks for checking out Descending from Duty.

DFD is a contemporary thriller featuring a WWI submarine loose on the Great Lakes. I'm pleased to report that response to the book has been better than anticipated. Newspapers, nautical associations and maritime museums have given DFD wonderful reviews, and reader feedback is overwhelmingly positive. This little book by an unknown author has made such a splash that its even managed to kindle a negative campaign against it by well meaning but misguided folks.

Although I appreciate the interest of "credentialed" literary professionals (who apparently have appreciable submarine knowledge I might add) their barbs are misplaced. Descending from Duty is not a historical study of WWII, and it is definitely not "literature." DFD is a thriller crafted to deliver a fun read at a fast pace.

So get your copy and clear the deck. She's out there stalking the Great Lakes...

Best Regards, J. Ryan Fenzel

Product Details

Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Ironcroft Publishing (February 16, 2006)
ISBN-10: 0977168808
ISBN-13: 978-0977168804
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,301,856 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Submarine Veteran Speaks, July 8, 2006

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I rode 7 diesel-electric submarines in 22 years. To those other submarine veterans who maintain that the author was disrespectful to the USS Silversides because he 'took liberties' with actual facts, I say this: without that magical tool called 'A temporary suspension of disbelief,' we would have no decent written fiction--no comic strips, no fairy tales, and no William Shakespeare. Mr. Fenzel has written a truly gripping story, which ought to be made into a movie!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding read! Avid reader speaks., July 24, 2006

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I am a WWII buff and when "Descending from Duty" was recommended I had my reservations. After a little coaxing I decided to give it a chance. I can tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed the story. Using a vintage sub in a contemporary military thriller was unique and captivating. I have never been in the military, but I believe the author does a great job of capturing the many sides of our military personnel. I have recommended the book to friends and family. If you are looking for a book you won't want to put down, give "Descending from Duty" a chance and you won't regret it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, July 24, 2006

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I'm not a veteran sub man or a NYC publisher but I do love to read books. This book was great! It kept me reading til all hours of the night with plenty of action and suspense. If you like this type of book you'll love Descending from Duty.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Read
Decending From Duty by J. Ryan Fenzel is a fast paced thriller set in Michigan. I found the characters to be well drawn and the plot facinating and multi-layered. Read more

Published on October 28, 2006 by Michael Harrington

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrorism on the Great Lakes
I read this novel and really enjoyed it. It was fast paced and very hard to put down once I picked it up. Read more

Published on October 16, 2006 by Tim D. Lee

5.0 out of 5 stars This novel was an exciting read.
Once I picked up this book I couldn't set it down until I had read the whole thing. I'm an avid reader who loves a good story, and this book was so good that I had to re-read it... Read more

Published on August 2, 2006 by Jacob Barclay

1.0 out of 5 stars Yawn
As a professor of literature, World War II and as the daughter of a World War II submarine officer, this book was disappointing, with sloppy editing throughout. Read more

Published on July 25, 2006 by Linda Punch

5.0 out of 5 stars Good action adventure book
An excellent read. I used two days of my precious vacation to read it because I got hooked. The author is surprisingly accurate on alot of technical details while not dragging the... Read more

Published on July 20, 2006 by Lee Weston

1.0 out of 5 stars A spectacularly bad book, a train-wreck on a submarine
This has an artless plot, relies on extremely unlikely coincidence and shows a simplistic understanding of the military and expecially submarines. Read more

Published on July 19, 2006 by Jim Domnick, a publishing editor

1.0 out of 5 stars Amateurish Clancy wannabe, a me-too
This type of fiction should be at least halfway believable. At least Clancy's fiction is, and more technically accurate. Read more

Published on June 26, 2006 by Richard Thieme, submarine veteran

5.0 out of 5 stars Descending From Duty
Descending From Duty was an excellent book. I could hardly put it down. The story line was great and it kept me on the edge to see what was going to happen next. Read more

Published on June 23, 2006 by Big Blue

5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging and gripping novel depicting the re-commissioned USS Silversides
Decending From Duty by J. Ryan Fenzel is an engaging and gripping novel depicting the re-commissioned USS Silversides, its theft and subsequent campaign of destruction and death... Read more

Published on April 9, 2006 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars Descending from Duty
This story kept me intrigued throughout. I started reading the book first thing on Saturday morning and it was completed Saturday evening. Read more

Published on March 11, 2006 by Dozers Mom

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