From Library Journal
Veteran adventure and suspense writer MacLean returns to sea in his latest effort, which is set aboard the British hospital ship San Andreas en route from Halifax to Aberdeen during World War II. The first sign of trouble on board occurs when the ship's lights fail just before dawn. Then the vessel comes under a bombing attack that severely damages its superstructure and sinks its escort frigate. Bo's'n Archie McKinnon must take charge of the damaged ship and steer it to safety despite German aircraft, submarines, and sabotage. He must also learn the reason for German interest in the San Andreas . A tribute to the men of the British merchant fleet during World War II, this is for fans of the genre. Literary Guild featured alternate. William C. McCully, Park Ridge P.L., Ill.
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Review
'The novel of a great entertainer...Every bit as good as HMS Ulysses' Eric Hiscock 'The Yarnspinner Laureate shows that he still knows how to shiver our timbers' The Times 'A magnificent storyteller' Sunday Mirror 'The most successful British novelist of his time' Jack Higgins
