Reviews – Full Naval Honors

Adm. James G. Stavridis, USN (Ret.)
Author of The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea
“This is a monumental capstone to the extraordinary literary tour de force by Bob Macomber, following a true American hero through a turbulent time in our nation’s history. A simply amazing novel that should be on the shelf of every serious reader!”

Mary Paige Abbott, Past Chief Commander,
U.S. Power Squadrons, America’s Boating Club
“Nearly twenty years ago I was introduced to protagonist Peter Wake through a simple writing style that mirrored the character. With each book the character matured, the exploits became more involved, and historical accuracy supported in the chapter notes allow me the option to read ‘the rest of the story’ in history while gently reminding me of the story’s narrative. This book is a treasure and one I will read again. Onward and upward, Admiral Wake, and a glass or two of Cuban rum to celebrate a job well done, author Robert Macomber!”

Capt. Mark Golden, USN (Ret.) 
“Peter Wake and Sean Rork are about to retire after decades of service of great importance to our country. Teddy Roosevelt calls on them with a significant challenge to covertly carry out a mission. And then Franklin Roosevelt gives them one last dangerous field operation. Finally retiring with full naval honors, Wake leaves a mysterious letter to be opened generations later. If you read only one book this year, this should be the one.”

Quarterdeck Magazine
George Jepson, Editor 
“Robert Macomber brings American naval hero Peter Wake’s epic memoir to an inspiring conclusion in Full Naval Honors, as storm clouds threaten peace in the twentieth century’s early years. …This memoir sometimes seems all too real, not a work of fiction. Macomber’s historical and fictional characters come alive on the pages. Their actions and details about their lives elicit raw emotions from the reader. The Wake story is about life and death, good and bad, embodying the spirit of those who have served America in uniform. …The Wake saga, an uplifting American story, reflects Robert Macomber’s sense of service to country, always with his motto, Upward and Onward!”
[for the full review see pg. 22: https://globewebsites-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/SPRING%202023%20QUARTERDECK%20(FINAL).pdf]