Josiah Trenchard - Arkhangelsk

Space Navy Series Book 7

The planet of Arkhangelsk lies deep within a treacherous ice field. When a combined force of Rubente Dextera insurgents and Martian pirates lays siege to the United Worlds forces on the planet, the Space Navy has no choice but to send a relief convoy of cumbersome merchant vessels, heavily laden with armaments and supplies. The slow moving convoy is protected by a fleet of deadly warships including the illustrious U.W.S.S. Might of Fortitude, Captained by Josiah Trenchard, the infamous “fixer”. When the convoy is threatened with complete annihilation by the fearsome new pirate leader Redclaw, Trenchard and a small force of courageous vessels are pitched out on their own to find their way home to port through the ice.

Meanwhile, a trooper who has been turned into a monster by the Society grapples with his inner demons. The dark visions that taunt him send him on a journey back to Earth to discover what happened to his beloved girlfriend Nancy; a quest which will inevitably lead him to a confrontation with his twisted creator.

As political wrangling between High Command and President Chang worsens matters, and the wrath of the pirate leader Redclaw bears down upon him, Trenchard is faced with the most difficult decision of his career; to stand, fight and die with his entire crew, or to flee and allow the helpless merchant ships of the convoy to be picked off one by one.

This fictional story is inspired by the true life events surrounding the World War II allied Arctic convoy, code named PQ-17, which set sail in July 1942. It is dedicated to the bravery of all the sailors involved and particularly that of RNVR T/Lt Leo Gradwell who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions.

This is part seven in the Space Navy series. Length: 80,000 words (estimated).

PARENTAL ADVISORY: EXPLICIT CONTENT!

This book is intended for adults. It contains scenes of a violent nature and repetitive use of swearing and adult themes that may be unsettling to some readers. Please do not read it if you are of a sensitive nature.