Autumn, 1917.
Britain is just about surviving the war of the U-boats but there are mutinies in France, a revolution in Russia and stalemate on the Western Front.
The Allies must get the upper hand and in London plans are hatched to renew the pressure in the Middle East.
Commander David Cochrane Smith finds himself on a formidable assignment in the Mediterranean.
He is wily, experienced and tough but his mission is dangerous and his force is small.
With this ramshackle squadron he must elude the U-boats and sink a heavily armed enemy cruiser whose captain is as able and daring as Smith himself.
The action is fierce on land and on sea — and the odds are uneven.
But this is an assignment designed to test Smith to the utmost and he is determined to succeed ...
Can he trust his own men?
And can his men trust him?
‘Terrific action at sea on land and in the air ... breathless pace. Evans ranks as a top adventure writer' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Alan Evans is a highly talented thriller writer who vividly and evocatively re-creates the atmosphere of the First and Second World Wars. He is also the author of three children's books. Born in Sunderland, he was a member of the Royal Artillery (Volunteers) for many years, and has served both at home and abroad. For two years he was a gunner and he later went on to be a survey sergeant in various R.A. units. His novels include Sword at Sunrise, Seek Out and Destroy, Night Action, Ship of Force and Thunder at Dawn.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
Britain is just about surviving the war of the U-boats but there are mutinies in France, a revolution in Russia and stalemate on the Western Front.
The Allies must get the upper hand and in London plans are hatched to renew the pressure in the Middle East.
Commander David Cochrane Smith finds himself on a formidable assignment in the Mediterranean.
He is wily, experienced and tough but his mission is dangerous and his force is small.
With this ramshackle squadron he must elude the U-boats and sink a heavily armed enemy cruiser whose captain is as able and daring as Smith himself.
The action is fierce on land and on sea — and the odds are uneven.
But this is an assignment designed to test Smith to the utmost and he is determined to succeed ...
Can he trust his own men?
And can his men trust him?
Praise for Alan Evans
‘Terrific action at sea on land and in the air ... breathless pace. Evans ranks as a top adventure writer' - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Alan Evans is a highly talented thriller writer who vividly and evocatively re-creates the atmosphere of the First and Second World Wars. He is also the author of three children's books. Born in Sunderland, he was a member of the Royal Artillery (Volunteers) for many years, and has served both at home and abroad. For two years he was a gunner and he later went on to be a survey sergeant in various R.A. units. His novels include Sword at Sunrise, Seek Out and Destroy, Night Action, Ship of Force and Thunder at Dawn.
Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.
