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Seas of Flame
When the hunter becomes the hunted, there is only one turn and fight or run and die…
After sinking what the Japanese are calling a battle cruiser, Anvil Art turner and USS Bull shark enjoy a foreshortened leave in Brisbane, Australia. But rear-Admiral Charlie Lockwood needs Turner and his boat back in the fight… so what else is new?
After a series of failed assaults on Guadalcanal and Henderson Field, Japan is rallying for a major offensive. Ground troops, surface bombardment and a carrier-supported invasion of the island looms darkly on the horizon. Now Bull Shark must circle the nearby islands to discover and hopefully slow down this onslaught long enough for Allied forces to dig in…
On the other side of the world, newly promoted skipper Pat Jarvis is ordered to once more take the new USS Barb out on a recon mission to Africa. He’s to scope the landing zones for Operation Torch. His intelligence will help Allied forces choose the best places to land their troops, tanks and equipment for a major push into Nazi-held territory.
Yet along the shores of Europe and in the Mediterranean, danger lurks. Tenacious Nazi destroyers and U-boats hungry for American blood stand between Jarvis and victory!
In this latest WWII Naval thriller, two submarines and their crews must struggle against mounting odds and do their part to win the war – torpedoes scream, deck guns thunder and the oceans burn as the world plunges further into a global conflagration like nothing mankind has ever seen!
After sinking what the Japanese are calling a battle cruiser, Anvil Art turner and USS Bull shark enjoy a foreshortened leave in Brisbane, Australia. But rear-Admiral Charlie Lockwood needs Turner and his boat back in the fight… so what else is new?
After a series of failed assaults on Guadalcanal and Henderson Field, Japan is rallying for a major offensive. Ground troops, surface bombardment and a carrier-supported invasion of the island looms darkly on the horizon. Now Bull Shark must circle the nearby islands to discover and hopefully slow down this onslaught long enough for Allied forces to dig in…
On the other side of the world, newly promoted skipper Pat Jarvis is ordered to once more take the new USS Barb out on a recon mission to Africa. He’s to scope the landing zones for Operation Torch. His intelligence will help Allied forces choose the best places to land their troops, tanks and equipment for a major push into Nazi-held territory.
Yet along the shores of Europe and in the Mediterranean, danger lurks. Tenacious Nazi destroyers and U-boats hungry for American blood stand between Jarvis and victory!
In this latest WWII Naval thriller, two submarines and their crews must struggle against mounting odds and do their part to win the war – torpedoes scream, deck guns thunder and the oceans burn as the world plunges further into a global conflagration like nothing mankind has ever seen!
- GenresMilitary Fiction
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2023
About the author
Scott W. Cook
49 books48 followersA full-time author who lives in Florida's sunshine, Scott W. Cook is and has always been a lover of good stories. When he's not hard at work composing new tales, Scott loves the Florida lifestyle - sailing, surfing, kayaking, fishing and if you can throw in a great waterside bar and grill and good tunes, you'll find a happy man!
As a voracious reader, Scott loves an engaging story… and as a voracious writer, his passion is capturing your interest and keeping a satisfied smile on your face!
Scott has a wide variety of writing passions and there’s something for everyone. His Florida private detective series is loaded action, suspense and will put a smile on your face, too. His multiple WWII series take you back to one of the most extraordinary times in history and brings it to life through vibrant scenes and entertaining characters.
And if you, like Scott, have a sweet tooth for horror… then you’ll love his short story collections, his Immortal Dracula series as well as other goodies to tantalize and raise the gooseflesh! And that’s just the beginning.
To learn more visit Scott at his website. Peruse his catalogue and grab a free sample when you join the crew:
www.scottwcook.com
As a voracious reader, Scott loves an engaging story… and as a voracious writer, his passion is capturing your interest and keeping a satisfied smile on your face!
Scott has a wide variety of writing passions and there’s something for everyone. His Florida private detective series is loaded action, suspense and will put a smile on your face, too. His multiple WWII series take you back to one of the most extraordinary times in history and brings it to life through vibrant scenes and entertaining characters.
And if you, like Scott, have a sweet tooth for horror… then you’ll love his short story collections, his Immortal Dracula series as well as other goodies to tantalize and raise the gooseflesh! And that’s just the beginning.
To learn more visit Scott at his website. Peruse his catalogue and grab a free sample when you join the crew:
www.scottwcook.com
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March 10, 2025
Engaging
I've read the first six books The descriptions are exceptional. I felt like I was right there during the battles. I liked the characters and I felt like they had become friends. However, starting with book 5, the typographical errors, wrong words (e.g. heard for herd), and poor sentence structure started to appear. Book 5 started with a few errors in the beginning and increased throughout the book. I can't help but wonder why Mr. Cook's editor hasn't caught the numerous errors starting with book 5. I've stayed up late reading these books. The conversations are very well done and go from very humorous to very sad. Mr. Cook, get a good proofreader!
I've read the first six books The descriptions are exceptional. I felt like I was right there during the battles. I liked the characters and I felt like they had become friends. However, starting with book 5, the typographical errors, wrong words (e.g. heard for herd), and poor sentence structure started to appear. Book 5 started with a few errors in the beginning and increased throughout the book. I can't help but wonder why Mr. Cook's editor hasn't caught the numerous errors starting with book 5. I've stayed up late reading these books. The conversations are very well done and go from very humorous to very sad. Mr. Cook, get a good proofreader!
May 7, 2025
An ok installation in the series, with lots of twists and turns. The series moves from the Pacific theater to the European in a less satisfactory telling. The reader is clear and well modulated but sadly his German accent is a cross between Pepe le Pew and Australian. I would prefer sticking to the Pacific.
March 14, 2023
A great war story of the Submarine Navy.
The author has written a great story of how the effects the Navy’s submarine surveillance and detection was instrumental in winning many battles. Full of action and suspense that will keep you entertained.
The author has written a great story of how the effects the Navy’s submarine surveillance and detection was instrumental in winning many battles. Full of action and suspense that will keep you entertained.
March 21, 2023
outstanding. Jarvis temp Co in the Atlantic, and Turner in the Pacific
This series never ceases to captivate. Submarines in both major theaters having to overcome always being outnumbered.
A truly good read, looking for the next installment.
Recommend
This series never ceases to captivate. Submarines in both major theaters having to overcome always being outnumbered.
A truly good read, looking for the next installment.
Recommend
March 31, 2023
wonderful read! Scott Cook’s stories never fail to entertain!
I couldn’t stop myself from smiling and wanting more! Can’t wait to get the next installment! Please hurry up already!
I couldn’t stop myself from smiling and wanting more! Can’t wait to get the next installment! Please hurry up already!
June 20, 2023
Great series!
First, every book Mr. Cook has written has been engaging, entertaining and one I didn't want to put down. The story lines and excellent and the way that he makes the characters come to life is top notch. All I can say is I want more!
First, every book Mr. Cook has written has been engaging, entertaining and one I didn't want to put down. The story lines and excellent and the way that he makes the characters come to life is top notch. All I can say is I want more!
July 8, 2023
Good storyline with many twists and turns. Action packed and good on a human level.
The action keeps you turning the pages, the Navy jargon is well explained, and the crew interaction is worth the lessons portrayed.
The action keeps you turning the pages, the Navy jargon is well explained, and the crew interaction is worth the lessons portrayed.
August 23, 2023
Pirates of the Mediteranean
A rollicking good read. Dispute some phrase facts and totally missing on Eisenhower's character, I enjoyed back out of the story.
PS. The existence of ULTRA was a very closely guarded secret - no way would anyone engaged in actual combat know of it.
A rollicking good read. Dispute some phrase facts and totally missing on Eisenhower's character, I enjoyed back out of the story.
PS. The existence of ULTRA was a very closely guarded secret - no way would anyone engaged in actual combat know of it.
October 25, 2023
Plenty of well-written action here...
The action starts and never stops. Plenty of naval (and human) drama here. Some proof-reading would help though as typos and mis-spelled words occurred too often. Will look forward, however, to another book from Mr. Cook!
The action starts and never stops. Plenty of naval (and human) drama here. Some proof-reading would help though as typos and mis-spelled words occurred too often. Will look forward, however, to another book from Mr. Cook!
October 30, 2023
Great
These get better and better. It's nice to know there's at least one more and then the spin offs. WW2 submarine warfare. Written good enough that you can get totally into it. Read the series.
These get better and better. It's nice to know there's at least one more and then the spin offs. WW2 submarine warfare. Written good enough that you can get totally into it. Read the series.
December 5, 2023
Fabulous writing!
Heavy research. Colorful representation. Real characters and escapades with a growing sense of family. Book 5 or 6 and loving every moment. Will miss the characters when the series ends.
Heavy research. Colorful representation. Real characters and escapades with a growing sense of family. Book 5 or 6 and loving every moment. Will miss the characters when the series ends.
February 8, 2025
Go Navy.
Never served on a sub. Just a jar head but this book is a good time and a good read. I severed with Marines who ski color was different from mine. When the fight starts it's all forgotten and you go color blind.
Never served on a sub. Just a jar head but this book is a good time and a good read. I severed with Marines who ski color was different from mine. When the fight starts it's all forgotten and you go color blind.
March 28, 2026
Adrenaline Rush
Excellent, excellent, excellent! This one never slows down and the pages fall behind you quickly. Great characters and cultural tensions that only add to the battle at hand. Don’t miss it!
Excellent, excellent, excellent! This one never slows down and the pages fall behind you quickly. Great characters and cultural tensions that only add to the battle at hand. Don’t miss it!
March 22, 2023
Another great Bull Shark adventure!
Excellent reading and I couldn't put it down.
It kept me deeply involved in its back to back action.
Both stories in this book were awesome.
Excellent reading and I couldn't put it down.
It kept me deeply involved in its back to back action.
Both stories in this book were awesome.
March 30, 2023
Yep a good one.
Really liked this series, worth ur time and money. Recommendations to the author, great characters, good story line
Lots of history here also.
Really liked this series, worth ur time and money. Recommendations to the author, great characters, good story line
Lots of history here also.
March 31, 2023
Great naval series
Cook does a great job developing characters.in this series, an adventure through history, not just warfare but life in that time period.
Cook does a great job developing characters.in this series, an adventure through history, not just warfare but life in that time period.
April 23, 2023
Exciting WW2 submarine warfare.
Well, this is the first of Scott Cook’s books I’ve read but not the last. Truly enjoyed it but would have been helpful with an explanation of some terms or a glossary as some of the slang was not found by Google. Highly recommend.
Well, this is the first of Scott Cook’s books I’ve read but not the last. Truly enjoyed it but would have been helpful with an explanation of some terms or a glossary as some of the slang was not found by Google. Highly recommend.
April 28, 2023
Brilliant
In a word excellent, it is impossible to put down. I recommend the series to all adventure buffs. A great series, looking forward to the next adventure.
In a word excellent, it is impossible to put down. I recommend the series to all adventure buffs. A great series, looking forward to the next adventure.
May 7, 2023
thanks.
Loved this series. Lost a lot of sleep because I could NOT put it down. I’m looking forward to many more. Thank you😁
Loved this series. Lost a lot of sleep because I could NOT put it down. I’m looking forward to many more. Thank you😁
May 27, 2023
Outstanding
If you like naval thrillers this is it!! I have read all 5 books so far and they're all is great is this 1. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did....
If you like naval thrillers this is it!! I have read all 5 books so far and they're all is great is this 1. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did....
June 10, 2023
Excellent
Scott's writing is very easy to read and his way of describing the life of his characters is very good. I look forward go Book 7
Scott's writing is very easy to read and his way of describing the life of his characters is very good. I look forward go Book 7
June 21, 2023
interesting sub story
Enjoyed most of the book but the ending seemed very far fetched to me. Liked a lot of the descriptions but could not give it a higher rating.
Enjoyed most of the book but the ending seemed very far fetched to me. Liked a lot of the descriptions but could not give it a higher rating.
July 29, 2023
Far removed from reallity
If you've ever read books about real sub patrols you can see that the author adds a huge helping of fantasy. I do not recommend this book to anyone.
If you've ever read books about real sub patrols you can see that the author adds a huge helping of fantasy. I do not recommend this book to anyone.
August 11, 2023
No. Need to skip
I read and when took much mouth begin paragraph beginnings. I seldom had to in this exciting book. I was upset when it ended. I enjoy this writer.
I read and when took much mouth begin paragraph beginnings. I seldom had to in this exciting book. I was upset when it ended. I enjoy this writer.
August 22, 2023
Full of fast moving action and a far out ending
Great ending, like days of old in the Navy. Back when ships were wood and the men were were iron.
Great ending, like days of old in the Navy. Back when ships were wood and the men were were iron.
August 29, 2023
how the war was won
Great book. The story line is very believable. The officers, both German and American were well suited to the times as well as the war.
Great book. The story line is very believable. The officers, both German and American were well suited to the times as well as the war.
September 12, 2023
Boarding party away!
As always with this series excellent story depicting not only sea battles but, the personal battles overcoming fear and bigotry!
As always with this series excellent story depicting not only sea battles but, the personal battles overcoming fear and bigotry!
September 18, 2023
Another great WW 2 book to read. I really like submarine books and Scott tells a good story.
September 28, 2023
great book.
I have read all six books and look forward to many more. I wii now continue with the Decker series
I have read all six books and look forward to many more. I wii now continue with the Decker series
October 20, 2023
Awesome
I am really enjoying this series. Once I find an author I enjoy then I will read everything I can find by him. Love the Decker series also.
I am really enjoying this series. Once I find an author I enjoy then I will read everything I can find by him. Love the Decker series also.
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