Complete departure from 'Level 7' in quality. The plot is so incredible, it's a fun read.
Plot: Executive officer accidently kills CO & with 5 others decide to take over nuclear sub. Rest of crew go along. Perks: Booze, money & strippers (then actresses, then attempted college girls with specified measurements) aboard the Pirate sub.
Government caves to demands. Vet the other officers in the top ranks for strong family & religious ties (ie. booze, bucks & broads).
Further plot development? A right-wing evangelical Christian, CO of an Air Force Nuclear Base takes it over (Nuclear Crusaders) with his demands of banning the aforementioned three.
Government caves to that!
Does Roshwald believe most military are without backbone or morals? The guy running the nuclear reactor of the sub goes along so he can create the ultimate artistic striptease? Another for Booze? The Air Force group follows the CO after a religious rant?
This was written in '62, pre-Jim Jones.--N. Stepro (edited)