Military Novel Set During Iranian Hostage Crisis Explores Demands and Honors of Patriotism

Gonzo Station, a new book by Fernando Ochoa, rings true to the sacrifices made by military service people and their families throughout America's present and history of war

Ceres, California (PRWEB) April 15, 2007 -- The Iranian Hostage Crisis is brought to life in Gonzo Station, a new novel by Fernando Ochoa. Told through the eyes of a young American sailor, this coming of age story tackles sex, drugs, and racism as well as the internal and external struggles of patriotism.

Inspired by Ernest Hemingway and Norman Mailer, Gonzo Station reflects Ochoa's personal experience in the Navy, which lends credence to this tribute to the strength of the American spirit. Ochoa writes with honesty while also paying homage to the sacrifice of American military servicemen and women throughout history.

Gonzo Station not only brings to light the extreme pressure active military life adds to the everyday struggles of those enlisted, it honors the American tradition of being the "good guys" who strive to maintain peace, justice, and a universal sense of right and wrong.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at Fauthor88 @ wmconnect.com. Gonzo Station is available for sale online at Amazon.com, Borders.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
Following his enlistment in the Navy in 1979, Fernando Ochoa was honorably discharged. After moving to Los Angeles, he took writing courses and worked as a payroll clerk for 20th Century Fox, where he gained experience in writing spec-scripts for television. After receiving his B.A. in communications with a minor in journalism from CSU Stanislaus, he turned his efforts to writing Gonzo Station, his first novel.

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