Clete Bass likes to sit in a lawn chair on the roof of his bar in Olongapo, The Philippines, drinking San Miguel beer and basking in the freedom of the life of a retired navy SEAL. The war in Vietnam is hitting its peak, the boys in uniform from America are steaming down the dusty streets looking for hot women and cold beer, and Bass has both to offer in ample supply. But even an old Asian hand can be seduced, and when the son of his old high school sweetheart walks into his bar, Bass finds himself taking stock of the life he has chosen. Always able to walk the line or turn his back, he now finds himself forced to face a choice put upon him by a local gangster, and no matter which way he goes, Bass loses.
[Author bio]Dean Minnich is a veteran navy photojournalist and newpaperman who still writes a column twice a week. He was written five books, including two collections of humor and two novels.
