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Former WOODRUSH sailor

All three well worth your time!

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017

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The second two books in this series were an improvement on the first. The author's treatment of his characters improved with practice and experience.
This reviewer is a former deck officer (USCG reserve, not USN) with no first-hand experience in submarines. The writing seems to be pretty accurate when dealing with courses, bearings, distances, time, etc and the accuracy adds to reading enjoyment. Although, the author occasionally errs in converting yards to N.M. and plays loose with the three-minute rule. I frequently had to refer to a map of SW PAC to see where these guys were. The geography was also accurate. The account of Leyte Gulf did not quite comport with previous reading.
The books are fiction and should be read with a little tolerance thereto!
If you like, or ever liked, messing about with vessels and appreciate maneuvering ops these books are worth a read.
The first two are set during WWII and the third during VietNam.
It would be best to start at the beginning and read all three.

Robert P. Campbell

Torpedo….a gem of a cold war thriller with an unbelievable plot.

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016

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A Soviet Attack Submarine sinks a US Nuclear Ballistic Missile Submarine in the North Atlantic circa 1970. The admiral in charge of US submarines in the Atlantic responds by destroying a Soviet submarine without authorization. This is really far out…something like that would not have happened. Ordinarily that would turn me off and I would have stopped reading but I decided to read on… and I’m glad I did. I was pleasantly surprised that what followed was among one of the best cold war thrillers I have ever read. It's well written with lots of submarine action and political maneuvering and intrigue from both sides… and a good ending.

This is the third book in a submarine trilogy by author Harry Homewood, and in my opinion it’s the best of the three. A solid four star rating highly recommended especially if you are into submarines or cold war thrillers.

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Thank you very very much.

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2020

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I read a lot of books. I have, of late finished a 26 book series by another author. I am extremely pleased that I said to myself "I think I'll try these". Try may mean to see if something fits. Believe me, your three books on submarines fit to a tee. I truly truly enjoyed them each for what it was, and the third for "making it right". My appreciation for your writing skill. My only complaint is that they all three kept me up past my bed time, and the last would have kept me up regardless the hour.

Somewhat Implausible Cold War Novel

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2016

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I enjoyed this novel. But it had its flaws. Firstly, the basic premise, that the Soviets would dare to attack a US Navy nuclear missile submarine just to test a new torpedo, did not pass muster with me. I have read author Homewood's other novels that dealt with World War Two submarine warfare, and I am convinced that he is very knowledgeable about that topic. But this Cold War novel lacked the same sense of authenticity and "been there" atmosphere of Homewood's WW2 novels. Further, Homewood's discussion of US Navy versus Soviet submarine capabilities did not jive with what I know about this subject. Homewood plainly took some liberties with the fact in order to further the story. But I noticed it. For all this I gave it four stars instead of five.

Despite this criticism, I enjoyed the novel. It is an interesting (if implausible) plot, and it kept me interested and made for a very enjoyable read. For that I thank the author -- a fine sea yarn. RJB.

Wtfdnucsailor

Not How Subs Operated During Cold War

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2016

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The depiction of life on a nuclear submarine in the sixties and seventies is not correct. Although there was a rivalry between the nucs and the noseconers, it did not impact promotions. There was a greater impact on submarine enlisted advancement from competition with the surface fleet. COMSUBLANT would not and could not authorize the release of nuclear weapons. The chain of command is not as described in the book. So it is an OK read but not a realistic read on submarine operations. The preceding novels set during WWII were much better.

Mr. Philip D. Kessack

Weak plot

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2016

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It is hard to believe that a sea wolf submarine could be torpedoed near Gibraltar and the explosion would not have been immediately identified and recognized by listening devices of the US or its allies. Plot is poor and unrealistic..

Paul J. Petersen

Very good read, although a little out of date

Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020

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The world leaders referenced in this book are very dated and consequently sets a world stage about 20-30 years ago. Aside from that distraction Torpedo is still a thought provoking and well written work of military fiction. I will conclude this author in future book searches.

Randy

but I have read better. But if you like submarine novels

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2016

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The plot is not believable. Testing torpedoes on an US Navy submarine??? Also, needed to focus more on the actual submarine operation. The book was OK, but I have read better. But if you like submarine novels, read this. Because fewer and fewer authors are writing this kind of Navy thriller. If you want a good story line, believeable plot and lots of action read Joe Buff's novels. He hasn't wrote anything in a while, but his books are the greatest!

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Fred

Another super book by this author.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2017

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Torpedo (230417) A good start to Mr. Homewood's third book in the series although it rather momentarily 'dries up' after the initial action but redeemed by the emergence of his former 'heroes' from his earlier books. I like it! At 30% the tension is continuing to mount and it is hard to put the book down but needs must! 37,38,39% first class action, brilliant tension and nicely played. The subsequent themes 70% get really embroiled in the 'infighting' and ambitious struggles of the 'shore navy' which captivates me as the reader almost as much as the seagoing escapades that so thrill us! Whilst there is no lessoning of the action or thrills, it has moved to power politics and personal ambition ashore (89%) At 90% this builds into a crescendo ad it is pretty nail biting stuff! There has been a different slant to this tale than those previously written by Mr Homewood. Be that as it may the story has never failed to thrill and the ending was well in keeping with his talents to 'give us the goods'!

Fred

Andrew Poole

A good read, but understandably slow.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2017

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I suppose this one was a bit of an anti-climax after the action of the first two books. It's well reflected in the difficulty of retaining crew members and I'm sure a fair reflection of cold war 'warfare'. Brannon once again stands outs an individualist and wins over almost everyone.

P. H. Walker

Enthralling

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2018

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The series of USS submarine missions is as compelling as those for the RN written by Alexander Fullerton.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2018

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Bought as part of a series.