The 1960's Blues

About the Book

A political allegory of the Vietnam War, 1960s Blues is the story of two childhood friends who come home from a war their country could not win and find themselves disillusioned and disconnected. The only country left to them they still believe in is each other and a charter fishing boat they acquire from an "end run" around the establishment. The vessel, which they name Odyssey: befitting of their own world journey becomes their home, livelihood and most importantly, ship of state.

When they fall into the trough of a deep recession and Odyssey is threatened, they do what they have been trained to do and know how to do best; they fight to keep her, at all costs.

A timeless tale of veterans from Bunker Hill to Baghdad, and the women who love them.

About the Author

Born in Hollywood on New Year's Eve 1945, M.S. Totterdale Thacker is a Vietnam-era veteran who has written three previous novels, numerous short stories, and poems. His stirring narratives highlighted by vividly drawn characters are both insightful and compelling. A successful homebuilder in Southern California's mountain areas, Mr. Thacker lives with his two sons in Lake Arrowhead, California, where he is working on his newest novel.