The Academy, David Poyer
The Academy, David Poyer
List: $34.99 | Sale: $24.50
Club: $17.49

The Academy

Author: David Poyer

Narrator: Gary Galone

Unabridged: 13 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/30/2024

Synopsis

In his final tour of duty after a remarkable career at sea, Dan Lenson is appointed Superintendent of the US Naval Academy at Annapolis. He begins at a difficult time: Congress is cutting military budgets in the wake of the devastating world war with China, calls for radical reform are upending traditions, and Dan himself faces legal jeopardy for his actions during the war. And when a Category 5 hurricane threatens to overwhelm the coast, Dan must fight to rescue the Academy itself. Parallel to this narrative runs the dramatic story of Dan's years as a first-class midshipman, 40 years ago. An Academy classmate commits suicide, and Dan is drawn into the investigation. The decisions he makes will affect his entire career and shape how he comes to lead troops in battle and at peace.

About David Poyer

David Poyer is the widely acclaimed author of the popular Dan Lenson naval thriller series. His work has often been required reading in the Literature of the Sea course at the U.S. Naval Academy, along with that of Joseph Conrad and Herman Melville, and he has received the Distinguished Award from the Surface Navy Association for his fiction. His sea career included service in the Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Mediterranean, and Caribbean. He lives in Virginia.

About Gary Galone

Gary Galone is an actor who has worked on numerous television, film, and theater projects, including the movies Black Mass and Spotlight. An experienced voiceover artist, he has narrated several audiobooks. He lives in Massachusetts.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ron

I think this is the last of the 22 books of the Dan Lenson series and I loved them all. This book covers the 1st year as superintendent of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the problems he faces. It also goes back to when he was a midshipman there. I learned a lot about Annapolis, especially that......more

Goodreads review by Bruce

Meandering I've followed this series from the beginning. Overall, worth it. I'm unsure of the value of incorporating sea level rise, diversity, etc, into the story line. Still, bringing Dan Lenson's story to a close was important.......more

Goodreads review by Doug

After 22 books in the series, you’d expect an author to run out of ideas, but David Poyer knows how to keep it fresh. In this entry we get parallel stories with Midshipman Dan and Admiral Dan going through their first class year and first year as the superintendent. Lots of great insights into Acade......more

Goodreads review by Bob

I was wary of “The Academy” because it isn’t a sea story. But, the sea is in the story. Along with the trademark David Poyer action, careful plotting, Navy lore, cliffhangers and mental puzzling over sticky issues. Embrace his people: Heroes, villains, misfits and weasels. He answers all of your “wh......more

Goodreads review by Susan McAulay

Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC of this book. I rated this 3 stars at first but increased to 4 because although I did not enjoy the book, I think it is good, just not my cup of tea. I also think that this was a case where reading earlier in the series would have helped. If you are into reading books......more

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List