The Edge of Honor

By: P. T. Deutermann

Narrated by: J. Charles, Sandra Burr

A man's duty...a woman's passion...The Edge of Honor cuts both ways. In this sweeping novel of the Vietnam War at sea and on the homefront, Lieutenant Brian Holcomb, smart, ambitious, honorable, and up for promotion, discovers that his ship - the USS John Bell Hood - hides a dangerous secret. What Brian does about it may end his career, or threaten the lives of hundreds.

A fully-imagined tale of passion, adventure, and betrayal, The Edge of Honor features a cast of characters whose public vows and private motives drive the plot.

©1995 P. T. Deutermann (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Deutermann keeps the adrenalin pumping in this exciting genre standout." (Publishers Weekly)
"A winner for naval history and adventure buffs." (Library Journal)

Classic Naval

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The second book I have listened to by the author (Pacific Glory the other). This would have been just as good (and gotten 5 stars) if it not for the lame attempt by the female narrator to do the male voice (of Autrie). Pretty pathetic. Pretty decent overall, however.

I Effing Love P.T. Deutermann!!

Seriously!

I've purchased all of the Deutermann novels available on Audible, and I'm obscenely happy with all of them.

Edge of Honor is a bit different than most of his other books, in that the story is told from the perspective of two protaganists, a husband and wife. The book is set around the middle of the Vietnam War, and essentially talks about navy life from the perspective of both the guy at sea, and the wife left at home.

To enhance the difference, there are two narrators, one female and one male. In the first few minutes, I was a bit put off by this, because the first scene is a conversation between them. As the book rolled on, though, I began to really appreciate the change in tone, and I enjoyed the narration.

The level of detail of life aboard ship gets a little Clancy-esque at times; lots and lots and LOTS of detail, but I found it all to be pretty interesting.

I think that if you've ever enjoyed any other P.T. Deutermann novel, you'll enjoy this one, too.

Absolutely worth the credit.

Dynamic and authentic

I had read this author’s WWII series but had missed this early work, written in the 90s. It’s focus is shipboard life in the Gulf of Tonkin during combat in Vietnam, with a parallel plot line about wives left at home during deployment. I was onboard ship in the Gulf of Tonkin during Vietnam and to me this book crackled with authenticity in its dialogue, deceptions of operational matters, of life aboard ship at that time, of the issues and tensions aboard. First rate narration by the male narrator - the pronounced southern drawl affected by the female narrator seemed s as not strained. Some nitpicking about the mental conflicts the central character wrestled with, but a minor detail. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.

Awesome listen

Kept my interest throughout. Great story and first rate performance. Sat in the parking lot for an hour to finish. Couldn't put it down. Awesome listen

The author knows the Navy

This novel was well written with very real navy situations. I enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone who ever made a Westpac.