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Full Speed To Heaven: A military WW2 naval adventure Kindle Edition

by Terence Robertson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 737 ratings
A heart-pounding naval thriller set in World War II! Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, John Wingate, Duncan Harding and Douglas Reeman.

Can a veteran destroyer survive a terrifying Atlantic storm?

The Atlantic Ocean, 1942

When a freak series of hurricanes culminates in the worst storm in living memory, the crew of the destroyer HMS Concord have more than a world war to contend with.

For Lieutenant John Masefield, heartbroken after discovering his wife’s infidelity, the difficult conditions provide a welcome distraction … but as tensions build between Masefield and the brash Lieutenant Peter Boland, their rivalry threatens to endanger the whole crew.

Meanwhile, Lieutenant-Commander Louis Strong, the ship’s captain, fights a rapidly losing battle to hold his increasingly fractious men together … and faces an unimaginable challenge when a member of his crew falls dangerously ill.

But when the ship is caught in the eye of the lethal storm after days of worsening conditions, suddenly the enemy is the least of their worries. Helpless against the elements, the men battle desperately against ever-lengthening odds…

Can Concord prevail over the deadliest enemy of all – nature? Will Captain Strong and his men ever see dry land again?

And how will they come to terms with the horror of their experience if they do?

Inspired by real-life events, FULL SPEED TO HEAVEN is a tense second world war naval adventure story of human courage and endurance in the brutal winter of 1942.
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    May 25, 2023
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C6F9YD21
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sapere Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 25, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 161 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0854950744
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    4.1 out of 5 stars 737 ratings

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
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    I liked the way the author developed the characters and the way he spun the tale. His words were enough to let you actually picture what was happening in the moment. Anyone that likes stories about the sea in War World War II time frame should enjoy this novel.
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  • PGilbert
    4.0 out of 5 stars spell binding
    Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
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    Having served in the US Naval Reserve
    as an officer and ultimately as the ship’s captain, I found this novel engaging. The description of the storm was
    realistic and terrifying. I never faced such a maelstrom but others have. Great job.
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  • Paul J. Petersen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written, good story
    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
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    I enjoy WWII naval stories and this one satisfied my interest. It is a very good story detailing life aboard a WWII tin can in a hurricane. Enjoyable reading while sitting comfortably dry, in my very stationery chair.
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  • Russell Scott Day
    4.0 out of 5 stars Some Confusion
    Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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    When I was a child I couldn't break metal things. At least I discounted those damages attributing them to mysterious forces. Turns out metals can be broken apart. Bad judgement and ignorance are mysterious in their own ways. Our world will not forever tolerate whatever childish misconceptions we hold dear.
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  • Richard Gabriel
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very exciting and intriguing story.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
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    Having served in the Navy and been through many storms, I must say the has written a great story that anyone who has been in a hurricane while at sea can relate to this story and be mentally returned to their own experience. Very exciting and enjoyable reading.
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  • Calvin Triplett
    5.0 out of 5 stars The destroyer Concord battles a hurricane and German Uboats
    Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023
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    First rate human interest story of human indurance
    against a killer Hurricane and shredded nerves that is tearing the crew apart. Enjoyed the story with a twist in the end.
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  • FLA SR
    2.0 out of 5 stars If your joy bucket is too full, this book will cure it.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2023
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    Where to start? Opens with misery and heads down from there. I get it. Horrible weather, dangerous times, but where is the uplift? Character after character is built up, then destroyed. Bad luck follows accident follows interpersonal anger and more misery. I rarely give up on a book, but too much was enough. To be fair, I was warned. The description revels in the coming misery. Hope it has a happy ending, but I will never know.
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  • Chaplain-GranStan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Want a fun read?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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    I enjoy stories of naval action, but this one concerns a ship in a hurricane. I was in a small storm during my time in service,, but nothing like the one described in the novel.
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  • J Wilson Colin Wilson.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A1
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 22, 2025
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    Great A1
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Made a change.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2024
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    Can't remember the last time I read a WW2 novel where the enemy wasn't armed with weapons (not sure mother nature should be classed as the enemy but she was to these guys). Really gave me an insight into what those amazing people went through and the characters storylines also had me. Great book, thoroughly recommend it.
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  • Cris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Found this a compelling read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2024
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    Really enjoyed this book which captures the sheer challenge of fighting simultaneously multiple enemies, u-boats, colleagues and the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • Robin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2023
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    A powerful story about a brave Captain who would be tested to the limit by the sea during wartime. I could not out this book down.
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