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The submarine with two VCs

Jun 24, 2019
2 min

The submarine with two VCs

The forgotten, but outstandingly successful submarine campaign in the Dardanelles and Sea of Marmara, deprived the Turks of vital supplies at Gallipoli, such that when the Allies withdrew from the beaches, the Turks were within a week of running out of ammunition. Four Commanding Officers of Royal Navy submarines were awarded the VC in the campaign. The hero of my first novel, The Custom of the Trade, is loosely based on Lieutenant Commander Martin Nasmith’s exploits. He wa

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My Next Book - Now the Darkness Gathers

Oct 23, 2018
2 min

My Next Book - Now the Darkness Gathers

I have just sent the final proofs back to my publisher for the next novel in my series about the Miller family in WW1. It was odd to read it again in such a short time and so long after I finished the book. However, I am very pleased with it and even I was moved to tears a few times with a couple of emotionally charged scenes. The new plot is set in the early days of the formation of what became to be known as MI5 and MI6 (more accurately, the SIS) and later, the forerunner o

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My books have arrived

Oct 16, 2017
1 min

My books have arrived

This afternoon I saw the printed version of my book for the first time. It was a little weird to hold it and see my name on the cover. I'm tempted to read it, but I have to keep on with finishing the next book. I have been very pleased to receive so much positive feedback on the e-book. To date it has received five five star reviews on Amazon. I have also received emails and Facebook messages praising it. One of my favourites is from a lovely retired engineer commander w

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Publication of The Custom of the Trade

Sep 29, 2017
1 min

Publication of The Custom of the Trade

Richard Miller is the second-in-command of the submarine D2. His captain, Lieutenant Johnson, has previously withheld a recommendation for command – Richard is too ill at ease with his men and too fond of his Bible. Just as Johnson changes his opinion, the submarine is involved in a tragic accident and sinks, leaving Johnson dead and the survivors trapped on the seabed with a diminishing air supply. It’s a race against time to save the men and Richard must play his part. I

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