The story takes place in the western Mediterranean in 1756 as France’s invasion of Toulon begins. Captain Carlisle, who is from Virginia, commands a fThe story takes place in the western Mediterranean in 1756 as France’s invasion of Toulon begins. Captain Carlisle, who is from Virginia, commands a frigate, HMS Fury. They witness the loss of Minorca to the French Fleet.
It is great to see a colonial officer presented in a Royal Navy Story. The fall of Minorca and the disgrace of Admiral Byng is a familiar story. The author has done meticulous research to have the story as accurate as possible. The author, Chris Durban, is an excellent historical story-teller. I am looking forward to the next installment.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eleven hours and twenty-four minutes. Steven Crossley does a good job narrating the story....more
I am a big fan of P. T. Deutermann and have read all of his WWII Naval Series. I thoroughly enjoy reading historical novels and often will go and readI am a big fan of P. T. Deutermann and have read all of his WWII Naval Series. I thoroughly enjoy reading historical novels and often will go and read up on the historical event after finishing the novel.
The book is the story of the final battle of the USS Franklin, nicknamed the “Big Ben”. The aircraft carrier USS Franklin’s last battle was on March 19, 1945 off the coast of Japan. She earned the title “The most damaged aircraft carrier that survived”.
Deutermann’s novel provides the view from the sailors on board the Franklin during the March 19, 1945 battle. Some characters are fictional and some like “Father Jo”, Lieutenant Commander Joseph T. O’Callaghan, tell of his actions for which he received the Medal of Honor. Also real is Lieutenant J.G. Donald A. Gray who found and led to safety 300 men from inside the burning ship. Gray also received the Medal of Honor. Deutermann’s story allows the reader some understanding of the extreme battle for survival the men of the Franklin endured.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and eleven minutes. Peter Berkrot does an excellent job narrating the book.
I have enjoyed reading the Gray Man Series by Mark Greaney over these past many years. I have found Greaney to be a master storyteller. When I discoveI have enjoyed reading the Gray Man Series by Mark Greaney over these past many years. I have found Greaney to be a master storyteller. When I discovered he came out with a new book that might become a series, I bought it immediately. My first surprise was the audiobook format. It was in the form of a play with many actors and sound effects. The book took me back to memories of my youth listening to radio shows. Only in those days the soundman was king. Not so in this book. The sound effects were poorly done.
The story was interesting about a military veteran, Joshua Duffy, that became a close protection agent. Also key to the story was his wife who was a retired Army Apache helicopter pilot. The story takes place in Mexico. If this does become a series, I will read it.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is five hours and thirty-four minutes. The story was well performed by a full drama cast. ...more
In this book Richard Woodman put Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater into a historical situation. About 1811 the Russians occupied Northern California buildiIn this book Richard Woodman put Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater into a historical situation. About 1811 the Russians occupied Northern California building Fort Ross on the Russian River and building a series of Forts up to Oregon.
The book is well written and researched. I enjoyed the various information about sailing. My only complaint was the battles were cut short and jumped to the after events too rapidly. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed sailing the Pacific with Drinkwater off the coast of Spanish California.
I read this in hardback book format. The book is 246 pages and was published in 1988 by St. Martin’s Press, New York. ...more
This is another exciting historical naval novel about one of my favorite times in history, The Napoleonic Wars.
The book is well written and researchedThis is another exciting historical naval novel about one of my favorite times in history, The Napoleonic Wars.
The book is well written and researched. The book starts in the summer of 1804 with Napoleon massing an invasion force to invade England. Our protagonist, Captain Nathaniel Drinkwater, of the HMS Antigone is on blockade duty off of Cadis. The book ends with the Battle of Trafalgar.
The story is easy to read and covers a lot of information in its 209 pages. If you are interested in this period of history, you will enjoy this book. I want to thank my Goodreads’ friend, David Eppenstein, for introducing me to Richard Woodman’s books and for providing me with some of his books.
I read this as a hardback book. It is 209 pages and was published in 1985 by John Murray Publishing of London.
I found this historical novel most interesting. It is different than the prior Nathaniel Drinkwater books. I thought the information about the whalingI found this historical novel most interesting. It is different than the prior Nathaniel Drinkwater books. I thought the information about the whaling ships off Greenland was fascinating. Our protagonist, Nathaniel Drinkwater, was assigned a French built yacht to protect the whalers from French privateers during the Napoleonic Wars. The problems he had sailing a ship not built for the ice were interesting. Toward the end of the book, there is battle action with French privateers.
I read this as a hardcover book published in 1985 by John Murray Publishing Company of London. It contained 231 pages. Thanks Goodreads’ friend, David, for the book. ...more
I enjoy reading historical novels about the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic Wars Era. This book was provided to me by my Goodreads’ friend David E. ThankI enjoy reading historical novels about the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic Wars Era. This book was provided to me by my Goodreads’ friend David E. Thanks, David, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
The book is well written and researched. I am reading the series out of order, but find each book is a good stand-alone. Woodman does very little rehashing of old material. In this book Admiral Nelson has sent Lieutenant Nathaniel Drinkwater to the Red Sea with a warning to the British Squadron about Napoleon’s Egyptian Campaign. The Egyptian action begins. Woodman does a good job painting a picture of what life was like in the Royal Navy in the early 1800s. If you are interested in naval stories of this era, I highly recommend this book.
I read this book in hardback format. It was 233 pages. It was published in 1983 by John Murray Publishers London. ...more
I was worried after the destruction of the Oregon in the last book and the death of Clive Cussler there would be no more books in this series. I was sI was worried after the destruction of the Oregon in the last book and the death of Clive Cussler there would be no more books in this series. I was so glad to see this book come out.
In this book we have a new improved Oregon ship, but the same crew. There is nonstop action along with new types of weapons. I could hardly put the book down. Cannot wait for the next book.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and twenty-three minutes. Scott Brick does an excellent job narrating the book. Brick has narrated all of the Oregon series. ...more
This story goes from Guadalcanal to the Leyte Gulf during World War II. Our protagonist is Lieutenant (j.g.) Lincoln Anderson. Anderson is a physicianThis story goes from Guadalcanal to the Leyte Gulf during World War II. Our protagonist is Lieutenant (j.g.) Lincoln Anderson. Anderson is a physician with the Navy Medical Corp. The story opens with the battle of Guadalcanal. He then is assigned to “The Hooligan Navy”, a P.T. Boat Squadron.
I have read a number of Deutermann’s books and have enjoyed them all. The author takes a historical situation and inserts his fictional characters and, of course, he takes some liberties with facts. The book is well written and fast paced. There is good character and plot development. The author provides a picture of what the medical and nursing corps dealt with during WWII. I recommend this book to all WWII fans.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and thirty-eight minutes. Peter Berkrot does an excellent job narrating the story. Berkrot is a voice over-actor and audiobook narrator. He has won three EarPhone Awards and has been nominated for the Audie. ...more
C. S. Forester was the pen name of English novelist Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899-1966). He wrote one of my favorite books/movies “The African QueC. S. Forester was the pen name of English novelist Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899-1966). He wrote one of my favorite books/movies “The African Queen”. “The Greyhound” also published under the name “The Good Shepherd” was published in 1955. This book was also made into a movie.
This story is about the “Battle for the Atlantic” during WWII. The protagonist is Commander George Krause in command of a convoy crossing the Atlantic on the way to England. The convoy is being hunted by a wolf pack of German U-Boats. There is a lot of nail-biting action with destroyers and corvettes hunting the stalking wolfpack. Forester served aboard a destroyer during World War II. I am sure his experiences add to the realistic feel of the story.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and twenty-one minutes. Jim Frangione does an excellent job narrating the book. Frangione is an actor and audiobook narrator. He has won numerous Earphone Awards, was nominated for an Audie Award and the Audiofile Magazine voted him “Best Voice of 2015”.
I was referred to Woodman by my Goodread’s friend, David. I am a big fan of stories of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. This book starts in I was referred to Woodman by my Goodread’s friend, David. I am a big fan of stories of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. This book starts in the 1700s.
The book is well written and researched. The author obviously was a wealth of knowledge about sailing warships of the 18 and 19th century. The book provides an excellent view of what life was like in a RN sailing ship in the 1700s. I enjoyed the bits of history Woodman tossed into the story. I am looking forward to reading more of Woodman. So far, I must admit that Patrick O’Brian is my favorite author in this genre.
I read this as an e-book downloaded from Amazon to my Kindle app for my iPad. The book is 192 pages. The book was originally published in 1981. ...more
I am a fan of historical naval novels about the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic War. My favorite author in this genre is Patrick O’Brian. LamI am a fan of historical naval novels about the British Royal Navy during the Napoleonic War. My favorite author in this genre is Patrick O’Brian. Lambdin is not as good as O’Brian, but is a good writer and knowledgeable about sailing ships of the 18th and 19th century.
The book is well written and researched. The characters are interesting and the story fun to read. My only complaint is the repetition about some historical details. Most of the action is in the second half of the book. This makes a fun get-away-from-it-all read. The book is narrated by my favorite audiobook narrator.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is thirteen hours and nine minutes. John Lee does an excellent job narrating the book. Lee is a British actor and voice actor. He has won many Audie Awards and Audiofile Earphone Awards. Lee was named the 2009 Golden Voice by Audiofile Magazine. ...more
This is my first experience reading a book by Oliver North. The book is a historical novel. It is a story about the Revolutionary War. I recognized maThis is my first experience reading a book by Oliver North. The book is a historical novel. It is a story about the Revolutionary War. I recognized many of the heroes of the war such as George Washington, Daniel Morgan and General Arnold Knox. Our protagonist is Nathaniel Newman. The story ranges over the East Coast from Pennsylvania and Virginia to the New England States.
The book is well written and researched. There is action and lots excitement. It was hard to put the book down. Also, included in the story is a good dose of history. I am impressed with the writing skills of North and recommend this book.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and nine minutes. Pater Bradbury and Jonathan Todd Ross do a good job narrating the book. Bradbury is an actor and audiobook narrator and Ross is a voice actor and audiobook narrator. ...more
This is book fourteen of the Oregon Files Series. I have become a fan of the Oregon ship and her crew. In this book Juan Cabrillo faces his greatest eThis is book fourteen of the Oregon Files Series. I have become a fan of the Oregon ship and her crew. In this book Juan Cabrillo faces his greatest enemy. His enemy has created a ship just like the Oregon to challenge Cabrillo. The story goes from a mysterious sinking of a nuclear attack submarine to the jungles of Brazil looking for a WWII era weapon.
The book is well written. The plot twists and turns. The action is fast and non-stop. The story kept me on the edge of my chair, and I just could not stop listening to the audiobook. I always have fun with the crew and their fancy toys. I cannot wait for the next book to come out.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is ten hours and fourteen minutes. Scott Brick does an excellent job narrating the book. Brick has been the narrator of all the books in the series. I think it is important to keep the same narrator throughout a series. ...more
This is a stand-alone book. The book is about a modern war with Russia. It is primarily a United States Marines with tank and infantry type of story bThis is a stand-alone book. The book is about a modern war with Russia. It is primarily a United States Marines with tank and infantry type of story but with some Marine air support and a bit of help from the Navy. A female submarine captain performs heroic maneuvers to help the Marines. The story takes place in Africa (Kenya), Poland, Germany.
The book is well written; the characters are exciting and colorfully. The book could have been shorter, but it is written in the Clancy style. The story seemed somewhat familiar to me, but I could not place it. I found the book hard to put down. It is an exciting military thriller.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is twenty-one hours and twenty-one minutes. Marc Vietor does an excellent job narrating the book. Vietor is an actor and audiobook narrator. He has won numerous Audiofile Earphone Awards. ...more
I love stories about the naval wars of the Napoleonic era. I discovered Philip K. Allan via Goodreads.com. This is my first book by Allan.
This is bookI love stories about the naval wars of the Napoleonic era. I discovered Philip K. Allan via Goodreads.com. This is my first book by Allan.
This is book one in the Alexander Clay Series. Clay obtained his rank of First Lieutenant in the British Navy by skill. This was the era when promotion was beginning to change from patronage to merit. Promotion by merit was instituted by Napoleon. Clay is attempting to get himself promoted.
The book is well written and researched. Allan obviously knows about the sailing techniques of the period. The characters are interesting. There is lots of action, suspense and some humor tossed in to round out an exciting story. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and am looking forward to more books by Allan.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is eight hours and forty-one minutes. Jonathan Bunce does a good job narrating the story. Bunce is a British audiobook narrator. This is my first experience listening to Bunch. I enjoyed listening to his voice, British accent and style of narration. I am looking forward to listening to more books by Bunce. ...more
This is the last book of a trilogy about submarines. Unlike most of Homewood’s books which were about World War II submarines, this book is about the This is the last book of a trilogy about submarines. Unlike most of Homewood’s books which were about World War II submarines, this book is about the Cold War. Homewood is well educated about the Silent Service and has written many books on the subject. But I felt the plot of this story was a bit unrealistic; that being said, I did enjoy the book. I found it to be exciting and loaded with action and suspense.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is six hours and twenty-eight minutes. Corey M. Snow does a good job narrating the book. Snow is a full-time audiobook narrator. ...more
Over the years I have read a number of Harry Homewood’s submarine stories. He is one the great authors of World War II submarine stories. In this storOver the years I have read a number of Harry Homewood’s submarine stories. He is one the great authors of World War II submarine stories. In this story our protagonist is Captain Mike Brannon who is in command of submarine USS Eelfish.
The book is well written and meticulously researched. Homewood was a WWII submariner; therefore, his stores are realistic. The book was first published in 1981. Homewood not only provides great dramatic action but educates the reader about navy politics and history during WWII in the pacific theatre. The author is a master storyteller. If you are interested in WWII naval action, this book is for you.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is nine hours and eleven minutes. Corey M. Snow does a good job narrating the book. Snow is a voice-over artist and full-time audiobook narrator. He served as a paratrooper in the 82 Airborne Division. ...more
I have read a number of books by Captain Deutermann. He is a great writer of naval stories. In this book our protagonist is Commander Malachi Stormes.I have read a number of books by Captain Deutermann. He is a great writer of naval stories. In this book our protagonist is Commander Malachi Stormes. He has been transferred from the European Theatre to the Pacific. He is been ordered to take command of the submarine USS Firefish.
The book is well written and researched. The pace is fast. The action is non-stop. The author is a great naval storyteller. Deutermann served twenty-six years in the Navy and grew up a Navy brat, needless to say, the stories are authentic. As with most of Deutermann’s books, this one is hard to put down. If you enjoy a good submarine story about World War II, this is a great choice.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is ten hours and forty-one minutes. John Pruden does a good job narrating the book. Pruden is a voice actor and is well known for his many audiobook narrations. ...more
This is the final book of the Crash Dive Series. The book picks up where the last book ended with the sinking of the USS Sandtiger. Charles Harrison aThis is the final book of the Crash Dive Series. The book picks up where the last book ended with the sinking of the USS Sandtiger. Charles Harrison and some officers were captured by the Japanese. The enlisted men were rescued. This book tells about the Japanese prisoner of war camps and the treatment of prisoners.
I have grown to feel like I know each of the characters and they have become my friends. I feel sad to say goodbye to them. This has been a great historical fiction series about life on a submarine during World War II in the Pacific theatre.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is four hours and fifty-seven minutes. R. C. Bray does an excellent job narrating the series. ...more
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