On Dangerous Water
On Dangerous Water by Harold E. Adler, published by Archway Publishing on April 29, 2021, is a fiction novel that immerses readers in a high-stakes naval adventure. The story revolves around the U.S. Navy’s urgent mission to locate a renegade submarine in the Pacific Ocean, enlisting the expertise of a former World War II German U-boat commander. As the USS Barbey, a frigate with a limited crew, embarks on this perilous quest, it faces numerous challenges, including attacks from the very submarine it seeks.
Readers will find a narrative filled with action and intrigue as naval tensions escalate, particularly with the involvement of a Chinese destroyer and a nearby New Zealand frigate. The plot unfolds with the skipper of the USS Barbey being promoted to Captain and taking on another mission involving an Indonesian frigate. This edition, comprising 180 pages, presents a vivid portrayal of naval battles and the complexities of maritime conflict, showcasing the relentless struggle for dominance over the high seas.
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The U.S. Navy needs help locating a renegade submarine in the Pacific Ocean. A World War II German U-boat commander is asked to lend his expertise in hunting down this submarine. He coaches the officers about the sub’s possible maneuvers to attack their frigate.
Navy frigate USS Barbey is selected to search for the sub. However, with just a skeleton crew, the frigate is plagued with mishaps, including torpedoes fired by the submarine they seek. A Chinese destroyer gets involved demanding the release of the submarine. Naval tensions rise between the destroyer and the frigate. A nearby New Zealand frigate fires a salvo and the Chinese leave the area.
The skipper of the USS Barbey is promoted to Captain and sent on another mission advising an Indonesian frigate demanding the Chinese leave one of their islands. A naval battle ensues.
Filled with intrigue and excitement, On Dangerous Water is a story of adventure as battling naval ships fight for their right to own the untamable high seas.
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