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Sailors Delight Kindle Edition

by Malcolm Torres (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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When his ship leaves Hawaii for war in the Persian Gulf, Marlow stays behind on medical hold and discovers a cure for his post traumatic stress: Party all night and surf all day, that is when he's not at the hospital where military doctors examine his head and his heart.
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    July 4, 2015
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About the Author

Malcolm Torres is the author of The Sea Adventure Collection, a series of short stories about life aboard battleships at sea and adventures in ports of call around the world. The stories in this collection can be read in any order. They are often given away for free. He is also the author of several novels including Sailors Take Warning and Sailors Delight. Several reviewers have commented on Mr. Torres's ability to write vivid, gritty contemporary sea stories that put you with characters you like in situations that make your heart race. After serving in the US Navy, Malcolm earned a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Colorado in Boulder. He has worked in diverse career fields, including mechanic aboard the USS Enterprise, cook in a German-Jewish delicatessen, high school English teacher, trainer at a microelectronics factory and project manager for a clean energy company. Malcolm's writing has appeared in the Viking Monthly, the Colorado Daily and High Times Magazine. He is a scuba diver, a sailor of small boats, a mountain bike rider and an avid downhill skier. He lives with his family in the forest outside Portland, Oregon. To contact Malcolm go to www.malcolmtorres.com. Be sure to subscribe to his twice-annual newsletter, and look for his upcoming podcast: Lost at Sea with Malcolm Torres.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00W0SHPXK
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MT Press (July 4, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 4, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 893 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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If you like adventure, crime, science fiction and horror set aboard ships at sea and in ports of call, then you'll like Malcolm Torres.

After serving in the Navy he went to college in Boulder, Colorado where he read novels and wrote stories. Over the years he's paid the bills by working as a cook, a teacher and a project manager.

Malcolm's writing has appeared in the Viking Monthly, the Colorado Daily and High Times. He is a scuba diver, a sailor of small boats, a mountain bike rider, a downhill skier and a golf addict. He lives in the forest outside Portland, Oregon.

Connect with Malcolm on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Blogger @seastoriesandsciencefiction.

For old time and original stories, try the Sea Stories and Science Fiction Podcast available on all podcast apps and websites.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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Tanner Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars The writing is beautifully visual and the characters are interesting young people in ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2015
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was totally drawn in by the characters and setting. I don't think I even looked to see what page I was on for the first hundred pages or so. The writing is beautifully visual and the characters are interesting young people in the US Navy. The main character is a sailor who is caught up in a strange situation. I would never have experienced what the main character went through (a horrible accident leading to PTSD) unless I read this book. I realized that I could totally understand what the main character was feeling and what he was going through even though it was something that I had never personally experienced -- and that is the mark of great writing.

Without spoiling the story, I'll tell you that he's a 20-something guy (dude) going through a major life crisis compounded by substance abuse and PTSD. It was a very cool fun story, even funny in parts, but then all of sudden I realized this is really heavy duty. I was very interested and kept on reading to find out what would happen.

Considering that much of the world has been at war for the past 15 years, this story is very relevant today, what with all the soldiers who are disabled and suffering from PTSD. I think any young person going through a major crisis, especially a veteran or a veteran's family, could read this and help them find peace in their soul especially if they have gone through some insane experiences. This story echos with a true sense of patriotism, not blind allegiance to the US but a coming to believe in our country even though our history is full of conflict and corruption. One really nice thing is that every scene made me feel like I was cut loose in Hawaii, especially the scuba, surfing and nightlife. I really enjoyed it.
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M. Muir
4.0 out of 5 stars Life aboard USS Enterprise - an interesting expose
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
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While the life of a seaman serving on a massive USS aircraft may seems exciting, cruising the seas and occasionally stopping at exotic ports around the world, the fact that many US servicemen spend most, if not all of their time working below deck not seeing the light for day for weeks or even months, is unbelievable. They are not only deprived of sunlight but also female company hence when they enter port many of the sailors have only one thing on their mind.
From excited not-a-care-in-the-world teenagers with their life ahead of them, the Navy (in this account anyway) turns these boys into sex-starved smoke and drink addicts.
While written as a fiction story, SAILOR'S DELIGHT reads like the autobiography of one sailor whose sense and sensibility has been screwed by the work he does, the dangers he faces and the tragic loss of a mate’s life that is literally torn to pieces in front of him.
Battling his demons, Chris Marlow is weighed down with recurring thoughts that he self-medicates with alcohol, gluttony and false bravado. As a result he suffers physical complaints that deliver him to a hospital facility off the ship.
Two weeks of investigations and R&R return the young man to the semblance of what he should be.
For this readers who is old enough to be his grandmother, has never been on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier or lived in the US, or visited Hawaii, the sights, sounds and lifestyles were an eye opener.
While the writing is good and the story credible and engaging, Chris Marlow’s long suffering was a little too long and at times repetitive. Winding up, the ending was sweet relief but the actual end was very abrupt leaving a few unanswered questions in my mind.
An interesting read which could have been a little shorter for this reader.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Travelogue
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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This is an amazing book. It makes the case that life in the Navy is not perfect but is very interesting. After reading this book I feel like I have been in that Honolulu hospital, and all around the USS Enterprise.

But this book is also an amazing travelogue of Hawaii, and not just the tourist beaches, Honolulu and the Arizona Memorial. This book is also a great description of surfing and scuba diving. This book puts you right there, swimming among the fishes, sharks and eels.

All in all, a very good read. Highly recommended.
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Frank Scozzari
5.0 out of 5 stars Malcolm Torres is quickly becoming one of my favorite new authors
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2015
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Malcolm Torres is quickly becoming one of my favorite new authors. With 'Sailor's Delight,' he once again displays his vast knowledge of sailoring and the Navy. This story is an intriguing look at another side of sailor’s life. Masterful character development and vivid descriptions kept me captivated throughout. The setting of Hawaii can't be beat either, and the author takes you there; puts you in the surf, in the clubs, and on the streets of Waikiki through the eyes of Christopher Marlow. A fantastic read!
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Al Anthony Nelson
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018
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I joined the Navy in 1980,. I was a west coast sailor and I experienced alot of same things the author described, 3 westpac deployments, open water diving qualified, and a surfer. The difference being I was home ported out of San Diego on a newly commissioned spruance class destroyer. This was an enjoyable read that rings true with my experiences during the early 80's serving in the US Navy.
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FRANKLIN J MCINTYRE
5.0 out of 5 stars Good bpok
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2018
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Loved this book congrats Malcolm. Keep up the good work. I Wii be down loading another one in a few minutes.
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ctucdc
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Fun Fun
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2015
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I don't normally read fiction books, but someone turned me on to the author and I'm glad they did.
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TheOldSailor
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read and a good navy story.
Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2016
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A good read with a very vivid setting. I have never been to the area where this takes place but I feel I have now. I can sympathise with the lead character, having been in his shoes. I found it interesting that the book seems to be set in about the mid 80's and I remember some of the events having been there.

The Ending was a little abrupt but I guess its all part of serving.
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Mrs O
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2016
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A well written book, not one I would usually choose to read but I was surprised how it captured my interest. A dramatic story of how a young man copes with PTSD after witnessing a terrible accident. This story depicts what life is like in the navy and the author’s narrative takes you on an incredible journey with the protagonist Christopher Marlow. The author has a flair for descriptive writing setting the scene as if you were really present. It opens your eyes as to what we do not know about the Navy. A very informative read in particular about the stresses and strains of working at sea and I would thoroughly recommend this book especially if you are interested in the Navy.
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