The year is 1940. The world is at war.
Captain David Smith believes his daughter Sarah is one of the prisoners in the hold of Altmark.
He is among the men of Cossack who board the prison-ship in Jössingfjord.
But his search for Sarah is not over.
And as Captain of the ageing cruiser Cassandra, after twenty years 'on the beach' in naval intelligence, he knows his crew think him out of touch, out of date, and doubt his fitness to command.
Following a number of deftly-handled sea battles, however, Smith gradually wins their confidence.
But his severest test is yet to come, off the coast of recently-invaded Norway at the Battle of Narvik.
There his final clash with the big cruiser Brandenburg awaits him, when he will have to decide between love for his daughter and loyalty to his country…
'An enthralling war adventure' - GUERNSEY EVENING PRESS
‘Gunfire crackles constantly both on land and sea in a literally explosive adventure' - THE YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
'A highly polished, fast-moving tale, full of action' - NAUTICAL REVIEW
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.
Captain David Smith believes his daughter Sarah is one of the prisoners in the hold of Altmark.
He is among the men of Cossack who board the prison-ship in Jössingfjord.
But his search for Sarah is not over.
And as Captain of the ageing cruiser Cassandra, after twenty years 'on the beach' in naval intelligence, he knows his crew think him out of touch, out of date, and doubt his fitness to command.
Following a number of deftly-handled sea battles, however, Smith gradually wins their confidence.
But his severest test is yet to come, off the coast of recently-invaded Norway at the Battle of Narvik.
There his final clash with the big cruiser Brandenburg awaits him, when he will have to decide between love for his daughter and loyalty to his country…
Praise for Alan Evans
'An enthralling war adventure' - GUERNSEY EVENING PRESS
‘Gunfire crackles constantly both on land and sea in a literally explosive adventure' - THE YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
'A highly polished, fast-moving tale, full of action' - NAUTICAL REVIEW
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.
