This is an extract of feedback gleaned from Amazon customers concerning the gripping WW1 naval thriller, The Custom of the Trade. Please keep it coming.
“This is a masterpiece of authorship.”
“The plot raced along at a cracking pace, never allowing the reader to become bored and it held my attention right up to the end.”
“… you feel a warmth for the crew as they engage with the enemy as well as a sense of loss and sadness.”
“… Every chapter is an eventful episode, pacily written and never predictable, which makes The Custom of the Trade quite a page-turner.”
“… As an avid reader of historical fiction from Bernard Cornwell I enjoyed the entwining of fictional characters with the real life historical events portrayed.”
“… Lewis threads the technical know-how into the the plot in such a clever way, you are informed without feeling bombarded. The characterisation is good with real depth so that you really care what happens to them. This page-turner leads to a cracking denouement with an obvious set-up for the next instalment.”
“… I strongly recommend a read of this book that may well be developed into a TV or Film that should appeal to a greater potential audience.”
“… the author is particularly good at conveying the atmosphere in a submarine when things are going wrong and it makes one appreciate how brave the early submariners were.”
“… A ripping yarn, full of interesting characters and historical detail, loved the book…”
“… The author has clearly researched the subject matter whilst drawing on his own naval career experience. It gives the reader an insight into historical events around WW1…“
“… This is a fantastic book and highly recommend it. It was extremely interesting and gripping. The way the author has merged both the naval side and suffragettes side was a work of art…”
“… I liked the sympathetically drawn characters. Very well researched and written, this was a real page turner…”
“A very good read with excellent historical background. Fast paced with lots of action and well-drawn characters. The details of life on an early submarine on active service were gripping.”
“…A spellbinding climax that has you wanting to read more. This book has reignited my desire to read.”
“Well researched and illuminating novel, which gives you a feel of time and place. A good blend of detail and drama, war and life ashore. This leaves you hungry for more.”
“A gripping story set in the years of World War I. Highly recommended!”
“Excellent read, brilliant detail.”
“An enjoyable and interesting read…”
“What a fantastic read! … I found myself gripped by the story right up to the end. Highly recommended.”
“Really enjoyed reading the book couldn't put it down…”
