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| Series Review from: Ben Rice Captain Chaplain Corps USN Ret.
Greetings friend!
Having read the reviews on the sheets you gave me, I looked forward to reading the books you so graciously gave me. I began reading the second book of your trilogy, HMS SEAWOLF first, because the name brought back good memories of those years I was reading everything I could get my hands on about submarine warfare during WWII, and Seawolf figured smartly in my reading and my enjoyment of this phase of the Pacific warfare arena.
As I got into HMS SEAWOLF I reached that stage where I resented having to put the book down and get on to other things that demanded attention! In due course I finished this second of the trilogy and thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters came alive to me, especially Gabe and his brother Gil, Admiral Lord Anthony; Lum, Caleb and his affection for Kitty, Bart, what a character he was! Then there was Dagan and his ape, Gabe's escape from death following the explosion, then his being taken captive by that scoundrel Adam Montique, and Gabe's subsequent falling in love with Faith, then having to leave her...and the securing of Nova Scotia. It is a great story, Doc, well conceived, well researched and well written.
After finishing Seawolf, I began with book one, THE REAPER, and here I found out for trhe first time what I had missed in book two, i.e., the relationship bewteen Gabe and Gil, both having the same father but different mothers! Most interesting. Now I am in the process of reading book one and book three, first one and then the other thanks to book two! I appreciate so much this wonderful gift of these three books, Doc, and the enjoyment they are giving me. I'm fitting them in between serious reading/studying for a Wednesday night Bible class that meets in a neighbor's home where some twelve or more of us meet on a regular basis, and I have to be prepared for each session. However, I will finish both remaining books, and will look forward to SEAHORSE. I admire the research you have done; I can certainly appreciate what that involves!
Many thanks, sir! Blessings, and all good wishes! Chaplain Rice - Ben.
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SEAHORSE Book 4
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"A rousing saga written by an author who knows the ways of ships and the sea. Engrossing, compelling. Highly recommended."
- William C Hammond, author of A Matter of Honor |
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Barracuda Book 3
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"... settle back and enjoy a journey through Nelson's time with The Fighting Anthonys. Michael Aye captures the Royal Navy of this period with lively characters, engaging plots and a realistic sense of the sea. The aroma of salt air, tarred rigging and powder smoke wafts off the pages." "Michael Aye's personal sea-going experience shines through in his believable portrayal of a shipboard life. He knows how to make the men and ships of the 18th Century come to life, and how to weave a plot that keeps the reader flipping the pages. The Fighting Anthonys are a welcome addition to the genre of maritime fiction, and will be enjoyed by any who enjoy good, rousing stories from the days of fighting sail." -James Nelson, authorof the Biddlecomb Series and the Marlowe Trilogy |
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HMS Seawolf Book 2
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"If you enjoy seafaring adventures of the Brittish Navy like those written by Alexander Kent and Dudley Pope, you'll become interested in the trials and love interests of the Captain Anthony. I look forward to the next volume in this series. Aye does a good job fleshing out his characters and telling his story." -Historical Novels Review |
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The Reaper Book 1
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"A fast-paced sea adventure in the tradition of Kent and Pope. . . .if Louis L'Amour had written an Age of Sail novel, this would be it." -Tall Ships Books |
