Thomas F. (hardtack) - , reviewed on 3/3/2015 + 2564 more book reviews

Michael Gannon is an historian who retired as an emeritus professor from a large Florida university. He is well respected for his books on submarine warfare in World War II, early Florida history and the Catholic faith. For his work in the latter two categories, he was knighted by the King of Spain.

To my knowledge, this is his only novel. Into it he works parts of all of his historical works: submarine warfare off Florida's coast, early in World War II; a deadly German spy, landed by a submarine, to secure American air power secrets; and a Catholic priest who seeks to stop the German agent.

While it is an entertaining story, it is apparent that Gannon didn't do as well with the novel as he did with his history books. Having said that, I admit I probably couldn't do any better or even as good. Still, some of the events in the book, especially towards the end, are a little "too pat."

Hopefully, readers who enjoy this novel will continue on to read his historical works. I highly recommend the two books on submarine warfare: "Operation Drumbeat" and "Dark May."

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