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Michael D Durkota

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Michael D. Durkota, a former submariner in the U.S. Navy, holds a master of fine arts degree in fiction from the University of Pittsburgh. His debut novel, Once in a Blue Year, follows two friends during the Persian Gulf War as they struggle with their navy service, adulthood, and relationships. Durkota lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with his wife. He is currently working on his second novel. 
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  • Rogue 13 Publications






Once in a Blue Year

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Literary Fiction

"A bold debut, filled with unforgettable moments and characters." — Kirkus Reviews

A military story that focuses on the emotional cost to the families and friends left behind.

Dan and Trevor, two navy barracks roommates, are both left behind when their submarine is called to action. Dan is receiving a medical discharge from the navy. With nowhere else to go, he heads to the home of his good friends Nathan and Heather.

Trevor is a true submariner. But due to an incident involving Nathan, here he stands, stunned, watching all the girlfriends and wives wiping away their tears as the sleek silhouette of his ship glides stealthily down the river.

A rich, multilayered coming-of-age story, Once in a Blue Year follows the two young men through their struggles to discover who they are, each navigating their romantic relationships and coming to terms with the dramatic event at sea that forever altered their lives.

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