Adventure, romance, racism and loyalty are set against a backdrop of life aboard a U.S. naval vessel during the early 60s in Rick Ainsworths exciting novel Thunder and Storm: The Haverfield Incident. The narrative revolves around the lives of new recruits as they embark on a journey that will be a life changing experience. It is also a coming-of-age story of the protagonist who grows from a defiant young man to a mellower and more mature person.