At 33, Don Hawkins has spent the better part of his life as a U.S. Marine. Enlisting to escape an alcoholic father, he became the unofficial leader of a group of gay servicemen, all compelled to guard their sexual identity as faithfully as they serve their country. Ten years now since his lover died in Beirut, Don is finally ready to love again, and falls headlong for Patrick, a handsome young helicopter pilot. As their relationship develops, Don lets his guard down – in potentially dangerous ways. Because forces are at work in the Naval Investigative Service, in Congress, and even in the bars and clubs that Don views as his turf, with a vicious agenda that will have unforeseen consequences...
Drawing on his own experiences as a Marine, Merritt has crafted an extraordinary story of love, loss, duty, betrayal, and hope.

From the author of SECRETS OF A GAY MARINE PORN STAR.

 

384 pages, paperback