Behind The Salute:
A Cadet's Journey
Inspired by True Events
Behind the Salute is a literary coming-of-age novel inspired by true events. Set within a rigid Texas university Corps of Cadets during the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell era, the story explores identity, belonging, silence, loyalty, and the cost of conformity."Behind the Salute draws you in from the first page and carries you through to an edge-of-your-seat, white-knuckled finish."
—Amazon Reader
About Mauricio Lucho
Mauricio Lucho is a pseudonymous Mexican-American writer. Writing under a pen name allows him to explore deeply personal themes of identity, power, silence, abuse, and belonging with honesty and care. His work draws from lived experiences.
In real life, Mauricio is a dedicated professional committed to advancing inclusion and fairness around the world.
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