Morse, John P.: - John P. Morse's novels are set in the near future, drawing heavily on his Navy career as a surface warfare officer serving on six combatant ships, two afloat staffs, and ashore in the Middle East. He deployed in all oceans of the world and commanded two combatant ships. Parts of his military service record still remain classified. After retiring from the US Navy, he worked for a large defense contractor for 16 years developing both domestic and international business. His widely acclaimed first novel, Half Staff 2018, introduced his principal protagonist, Dan Steele, an ex-US Navy SEAL. In Chokepoint, Steele is called to fight in another secret war the US is waging to stop a potential Armageddon in the Middle East and the closure of a critical waterway. Entering the Navy via NROTC at Dartmouth College, he has written multiple articles and book reviews for professional journals, newspapers, and literary magazines. An accomplished diver, his world-wide diving experiences are reflected in Steele's underwater adventures. He and his wife, Carole, divide their time between southern New Jersey and southeastern Massachusetts.