"The Return
of Philo T. McGiffin" by David Poyer 
This is a truly funny novel (and at times has no respect for great institutions) written by a great writer of naval fiction. Visit the US Naval Academy and all the good and bad that make it what it is. This book is a great read for everyone and I highly recommend anything by the author.
When an innocent young man from the Midwest shows up at the Academy and just happens to have the same name (almost) as the schools legendary all-time greatest prankster, things go steadily down hill. Learn how young Philo copes all the pressure, stress as well as his required duties, and wins his way through to victory.
Reviewed by Ken Smith, 17 March 1999
Available from:
Naval Institute Press (Blue Jacket Books)
118 Maryland Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21402-5035
800-233-8764
www.usni.org
