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Award-winning Author Patrick McLaughlin paid his dues in Vietnam as an 11Bravo, infantry grunt, with Dogface Charlie of the Big Red One.
Following Army service, Patrick graduated from Ohio University and then the Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
As President Reagan's appointee, Patrick served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
He and his family reside in the Greater Cleveland area. Check out his website at pmmclaughlin.com.
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Cheerful Obedience is a work of fiction in the historical, military, action, and adventure subgenres penned by author Patrick McLaughlin. It is best suited for mature readers as it contains accurate and sometimes distressing depictions of war and combat. Set during the Vietnam War, we follow the exploits of Sergeant Conor Patrick McKall as he rises quickly to prominence during the combat but also struggles with the oath he’s made to serve, even when escape from conflict presents itself. Teaming up with Red Sheridan to create a powerful bond, McKall’s duty to his men shines through during one of the most harrowing and difficult experiences of modern military history.
Author Patrick McLaughlin has crafted a superb novel that really takes readers into the psychological, emotional, and physical realities of the Vietnam War from all angles. I enjoyed the narrative style and depiction of conflict versus culture, as we are treated to the lush and exotic land of Vietnam and its many strange locales, which are suddenly permeated by violent incursions and the many shocks that war brings to the young men thrown into it. Sheridan and McKall make a great team to face it together, shaping one another’s opinions and experiences as they grow and bond. I found the dialogue to be a particularly moving experience in this novel, as the conversations between the men under such immense pressure reveal some very telling undercurrents and allow us to see how much emotional weight each of them has to carry. Overall, I would certainly recommend Cheerful Obedience to fans of modern military history as well as those seeking strong dramatic works about the loyalty and bonds between bands of brothers.
