by W. E. B. Griffin
Griffin's books are easy to read, very engrossing, and fairly accurate in terms of the history that is behind the stories. Each series develops around a small group of characters and their work (in the military or government service) and are patriotic in the sense that they support the principles of the majority of Americans. Griffin is not above criticizing the government, but is very good at making the criticism personal and not sweeping generalities.
-- Rob Griffin, Faculty