John Morse

Biography

. John P. Morse’s novels are set in the near future, drawing heavily on his Navy career as a surface warfare officer serving on six combatant ships, two afloat staffs, and ashore in the Middle East. He deployed in all oceans of the world and commanded two combatant ships. Parts of his military service record still remain classified. After retiring from the US Navy, he worked for a large defense contractor for 16 years developing both domestic and international business. His widely acclaimed first novel, Half Staff 2018, introduced his principal protagonist, Dan Steele. His second, Chokepoint, has garnered many five star reviews. His third novel and the final story in the Dan Steele trilogy, Bunker 43, will be published in the fall of 2023. He has written multiple articles and book reviews for professional journals, newspapers, and literary magazines. An accomplished diver, his world-wide diving experiences are reflected Steele’s underwater adventures. He and his wife, Carole, divide their time between southern New Jersey and southeastern Massachusetts.

Smashwords Interview

Who are your favorite authors?
Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, Wilber Smith, Patricia Cornwell, Ian Fleming, Nelson DeMille, James Patterson, Lee Childs
When you're not writing, how do you spend your time?
At the moment, I have a full time job. In the near future, I look forward to dedicating more time to writing and woodturning.
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Where to find John Morse online

Books

Chokepoint
Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 100,920. Language: English. Published: March 17, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
A powerful General disgraced by his brutality and greed. An international waterway held hostage. The nightmare scenario where conventional military approaches are impossible. Dan Steele, a special operations warrior, works in a top-secret cell for the US government, taking on its most sensitive assignments. In Chokepoint, he leads a high risk mission to stop a regional Armageddon.
Half Staff 2018 - A Chilling Look Into The Future
Price: $8.99 USD. Words: 97,160. Language: English. Published: June 27, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
A powerful, faceless puppeteer controls a ruthless organization planning to carry out deadly attacks in the United States. A young, fearless ex-US Navy Seal, Dan Steele, is assigned the mission to stop him