Full Speed To Heaven: A military WW2 naval adventure

by Terence Robertson

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.

174 pages, Paperback

Published May 31, 2023

About the author

An officer in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, Terence Robertson worked as the news editor of the Sunday newspaper Reynolds News from 1949 until 1959, after which he moved to Canada to join the editorial staff of The Hamilton Spectator.

Reviews

[Loretta Gabriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very exciting and intriguing story.

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.

[James Holliday · Rating 5 out of 5]

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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.

[Paul J. Petersen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written, good story

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.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good novel, but the plot seemed to be one from a B movie

[Robert W Waterman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well done

Superlative novel. Very entertaining as well as compiled. I would like to read more of this authors works. .nice going.

[Chaplain Stanley Chapin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Want a fun read?

I enjoy stories of naval action. This one is compounded concerning a ship in a hurricane during World War Two. I was in a small storm during my time in service, but nothing like the one described in the novel.