Pacific Grit

Decker's Marine Raiders Series, Book 3

By: Scott Cook

Narrated by: Dave Alexander

Victory is sweet, but in the melodious jungles of the Canal, it can turn sour in an instant....

After repelling Kawaguchi’s bloody assault on Edson’s Ridge, the Marines of Henderson Field are putting the pieces back together. General Vandegrift and his officers are celebrating a victory, but they know that the war is far from over, and that when the Japanese regroup, it’s going to be with more men, more weapons, and even greater ferocity. The arrival of the Seventh Marine Regiment and supplies is certainly welcome, but there’s a dark side to Admiral Turner’s generosity....

Prolonged and bloody fighting....

Meanwhile, Al Decker and his Raider squad must rescue New Zealand missionary Andrew Denton’s family and free the village of Talisi from a Japanese platoon. The clock is ticking as they have wounded men that need a doctor, Japanese prisoners bent on escape, and innocent civilians’ lives hanging in the balance. They’ll be fighting all the way across the weather coast and back to Henderson to rejoin their fellow Marines.

With the arrival of chesty Puller, Vandegrift wants to push across the Matanikau River in an attempt to secure Japanese-held territory. It is the only way to stem the tide of the tenacious enemy from pouring over the perimeter and overrunning the airfield, but as usual on Guadalcanal, nothing is easy.

In this explosive third installment, the jungles roar with artillery, automatic weapons, and the screams of the wounded and dying! Decker, Edson, and Puller must use whatever means necessary to smash through Japanese lines and secure the freedom and safety of themselves and the people of the Solomons!

©2023 Scott W Cook (P)2023 Scott W Cook

Great WWII action.

The series highlights the bloody Pacific action our greatest generation went through in a realistic and relatable fashion. Great writing, great narration. A fantastic series.

Another great book

I really enjoyed this book and just wanted to share with everyone how awesome this mix of fact and fiction has added to the series on the war within the Salomon Island chain. It brought back memories of sailing through those waters while serving aboard the recommissioned battleship USS New Jersey BB62 in the 1980’s and again onboard the aegis cruiser USS Antietam CG54 during the 1990’s. Just being able to visualize this series with my memories reawaken sights, sounds and the smell of this region. Awesome story Scott

Authenticity

A wonderful exciting work of fiction smattered with historical accuracy.
Always an enjoyable read as all off Scott's stories.

Another Great SWC Decker Adventure.

Great story, I dang near listened straight through. It leads into book 4 and we’re finally getting off the canal. I’ll have to take my time with this one because I’m out of Deckers, Bullsharks and Jarvis books. Again, Dave Alexander brings Scott’s books to life. On to Decker 4…

Great fun listen

Scott Cook has so much fun with these characters on Guadalcanal. Fun fast moving listen