Experience the inner world of Olympic competition, with seven-time Olympic participant John Morton’s A MEDAL OF HONOR.   This powerful novel peers into the Olympic Games in northern Italy while telling a story of enormous courage, dedication and international intrigue.

A MEDAL OF HONOR  is about people driven to excel and win.  It shows why athletes, coaches and administrators feel compelled to push the envelope, sometimes beyond ethical and moral limits.

On this web site, you can find out more about the sport of Biathlon (a combination of cross country skiing and rifle marksmanship), read about author John Morton, find out where to buy the book, read what others have to say about the book or download the teachers guide .

“It’s a good read, well-written and compelling.”

-CBS Sports

 “As you read this story your heart will pound and your fingers will fling the pages so you can keep up with the excitement Morton creates.”

-The Dartmouth Bookstore

 “A wonderful story about Olympic competition, about biathlon, and above all, about human courage, generosity and compassion.”           

-Lowell Thomas, Jr.
Former Lt. Governor of Alaska