{"product_id":"2940169524840","title":"The Nugget: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA novice naval aviator grows into a hero in this gripping and authentic WWII adventure by a master storyteller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLieutenant Bobby Steele, USN, is a fresh-faced and eager naval aviator: a \"Nugget,\" who needs to learn the ropes and complex procedures of taking off and returning safely to his aircraft carrier. A blurry night of drinking lands him in an unfamiliar bed aboard the USS \u003ci\u003eOklahoma\u003c\/i\u003e; later that day, the Japanese destroy Pearl Harbor. After cheating death and losing his friend in this act of war, the formerly naive Steele vows to avenge the attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlying sea battle after battle, Steele survives the most dangerous air combat in World War II, including Midway, is shot down twice, rescued twice, and eventually leads a daring mission to free prisoners from a secluded Japanese POW camp. Packed with authentic military action on land and at sea in the Pacific Theatre of WWII and featuring a memorable protagonist based on a true-life hero,\u003ci\u003e The Nugget \u003c\/i\u003eis a first-class adventure by a former commander whose family served in the Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Audio, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47099702149360,"sku":"2940169524840","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169524840_p0.jpg?v=1769896021","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169524840","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}