The Boo

The #1  New York Times –bestselling author’s story about life at the Citadel in the 1960s, a profound exploration of what it means to be a man of honor.   Lt. Col. Nugent Courvoisie, known to the cadets as “the Boo,” is an imposing and inspiring leader at the South Carolina military academy, the Citadel. A harsh disciplinarian but a compassionate mentor, he guides and inspires his young charges.   Cadet Peter Cates is an anomaly. He is a gifted writer, a talented basketball player