The second in the gripping historical Andy Holt Naval Thrillers series.
Summer 1940: Andy Holt is second mate on the SS Barranquilla, sailing from the Clyde to Cuba. Though the outward journey may be perilous, it’s the homeward trip where the real danger lies: U-boats prefer their victims deep-laden and full of cargo.
There have been heavy losses off Norway and Dunkirk the vital priority is for escorting destroyers to counter the invasion threat. Odds are against any individual ship getting over ‘the pond’ and back.
Which will not do. Because Holt must get back to Britain in time to marry his girlfriend Julia, before the baby is born
Non-Combatants is the gripping sequel to Westbound, Warbound, and a perfect read for fans of Jack Higgins or Philip McCutchan.
The first in the gripping historical Andy Holt Naval Thrillers series.
Andy Holt is third mate on the cargo ship PollyAnna, carrying coal through Nazi-infested waters. Holt’s vessel is bound for Montevideo, all the while wary of a particular German warship, the Graf Spee, which is picking off British vessels.
But as the PollyAnna leaves Montevideo, the Graf Spee shows up in the same port holding British prisoners. It seems the crew of the PollyAnna will need to take matters into their own hands. Alongside his shipmates, Holt must perform a daring rescue, one that could cost them their lives
Westbound, Warbound is Fullerton on top form a gripping historical thriller perfect for fans of Douglas Reeman and Philip McCutchan.