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The Prize
The task is simple. "Deliver the prize to the Admiral in Antigua." But nothing's simple for Lieutenant Donland as the leaking ship sinks beneath his feet. Aboard is a young boy with no memory that the French desperately want to capture. Donland's first command may well be his only command as he fights off traitors, spies and a young woman ready to split his gizzard. This is book one of the DONLAND series.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
197 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2012
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October 12, 2020
A Great Start
Written years ago as a stand-alone tale, the Prize is the story of a young lieutenant made prize-master of a frigate, and the many things that occurred on the way to Antigua.
Several years after this was published, Comer wrote the Donland and the Hornet books. The Prize is the prequel to the series. A highly entertaining read full of action I recommend to all!
Written years ago as a stand-alone tale, the Prize is the story of a young lieutenant made prize-master of a frigate, and the many things that occurred on the way to Antigua.
Several years after this was published, Comer wrote the Donland and the Hornet books. The Prize is the prequel to the series. A highly entertaining read full of action I recommend to all!
September 16, 2021
I am only now beginning to be big fan of Perry Comer.
A excellent story with lots of action. I can't wait to read the next book.
Perry has my attention . My past life has included reading about twelve thousand books, I am 84. In the last 16 years I have read about 400 historical sea stories and I am very impressed by Perry Comer and look forward to his books.
A excellent story with lots of action. I can't wait to read the next book.
Perry has my attention . My past life has included reading about twelve thousand books, I am 84. In the last 16 years I have read about 400 historical sea stories and I am very impressed by Perry Comer and look forward to his books.
November 9, 2023
Perseverance
A great deal of action packed into these pages. If the reader wants to feel the rhythm of life at sea 250 years ago, with long periods of routine followed by short periods of intense action, look elsewhere. Well written with a knowledge of the relationships forged through shared peril that comes through on the pages!
A great deal of action packed into these pages. If the reader wants to feel the rhythm of life at sea 250 years ago, with long periods of routine followed by short periods of intense action, look elsewhere. Well written with a knowledge of the relationships forged through shared peril that comes through on the pages!
March 6, 2024
Donland dishonored himself
In this episode the author has Donland lower his colors but then renigs on his surrender and attacks the enemy. He should be dishonored for the remainder of his life. Oh, and if I wanted religious teaching I'd look elsewhere. It becomes redundant and boring.
In this episode the author has Donland lower his colors but then renigs on his surrender and attacks the enemy. He should be dishonored for the remainder of his life. Oh, and if I wanted religious teaching I'd look elsewhere. It becomes redundant and boring.
June 3, 2018
If You Like the Genre..
Well played story line with well developed sub plots. The main characters were likable and interesting. I "like the genre" very much and find this book represents very well.
Well played story line with well developed sub plots. The main characters were likable and interesting. I "like the genre" very much and find this book represents very well.
September 28, 2020
Excellent tale of the Sea
Excellent reading for those who enjoy tales of the and English naval history circa the 1700s. I also appreciated the author’s use of Lieutenant Donland’s reliance on and belief in God.
Excellent reading for those who enjoy tales of the and English naval history circa the 1700s. I also appreciated the author’s use of Lieutenant Donland’s reliance on and belief in God.
September 29, 2020
A God filled sailing ship adventure
The storyline was a bit contrived and caused question as to the young inexperienced good man ability to make so many good crucial decisions He was a believer! .
The storyline was a bit contrived and caused question as to the young inexperienced good man ability to make so many good crucial decisions He was a believer! .
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February 12, 2021Fun story ruined by preaching.
The story line has interest and action, but the repetitive religious rants bog it down. It doesn't feel like just a religious character, it feels like a sermon from the author.
The story line has interest and action, but the repetitive religious rants bog it down. It doesn't feel like just a religious character, it feels like a sermon from the author.
October 7, 2021
Easy reading?
A very easily read ,for someone who likes to read of the life and dangers of our sailors in times gone by .ok was a truly hard life ,one that is hard to comprehend in this modern world of computers and her engine's.
A very easily read ,for someone who likes to read of the life and dangers of our sailors in times gone by .ok was a truly hard life ,one that is hard to comprehend in this modern world of computers and her engine's.
March 29, 2022
a decent start to a series
the development of Donlan is well done, showing appropriate doubt and yet overcoming the issues. no hero is perfect... just willing to move ... like the faith element as well!
the development of Donlan is well done, showing appropriate doubt and yet overcoming the issues. no hero is perfect... just willing to move ... like the faith element as well!
October 17, 2022
Too much religious nonsense
Love the flow of the writing, but I was hoping for more action and less religious emphasis.
I've been reading this genre for forty years and have never had to put up with being forced to put up with excessive "bible thumping ".
Love the flow of the writing, but I was hoping for more action and less religious emphasis.
I've been reading this genre for forty years and have never had to put up with being forced to put up with excessive "bible thumping ".
March 19, 2025
Great Prequel to The Messenger
This was the backstory I missed from reading The Messenger. It filled end all the missing info. I enjoyed the book and found the action very exciting.
This was the backstory I missed from reading The Messenger. It filled end all the missing info. I enjoyed the book and found the action very exciting.
January 13, 2026
I read this out of order - OUTSTANDING !
I'm all the way up to book number 6 when "The Prize" popped into my queue. Some would be disappointed by this but I enjoyed the filling of important details and background.
I highly recommend this book.
I'm all the way up to book number 6 when "The Prize" popped into my queue. Some would be disappointed by this but I enjoyed the filling of important details and background.
I highly recommend this book.
July 22, 2020
Enjoyable hard to put down
All of the adventures are true to the spirit of sailing novels And the author has done well It making us feel the excitement of all who sailed
All of the adventures are true to the spirit of sailing novels And the author has done well It making us feel the excitement of all who sailed
December 21, 2020
Very Good.
May 22, 2021
Excellent story.
Never stopped moving. Edge of your seat for anyone who loves the wooden English Navy. Good understanding of the era.
Never stopped moving. Edge of your seat for anyone who loves the wooden English Navy. Good understanding of the era.
August 30, 2021
Great read
I enjoyed the a very good story line similar to boos of this genre.It had a good pace and perhaps the ending stretched it a bit!
I enjoyed the a very good story line similar to boos of this genre.It had a good pace and perhaps the ending stretched it a bit!
October 29, 2024
Finally filled in a lot of blanks and thrilling story as well!
August 5, 2014
A Book for Nautical Readers
A Book for Nautical Readers
An interesting story, but way too much preaching and talk of god. That's probably due to the author's divinity degree and pastoral duties at several churches. Unfortunately it distracted from the plot and tone of the book.
A Book for Nautical Readers
An interesting story, but way too much preaching and talk of god. That's probably due to the author's divinity degree and pastoral duties at several churches. Unfortunately it distracted from the plot and tone of the book.
December 20, 2020
Well written and enjoyable.
We'll developed characters and thoughtful plot. Easy reading and an enjoyable tale of British Naval service at the turn of the nineteenth century in the Caribbean.
We'll developed characters and thoughtful plot. Easy reading and an enjoyable tale of British Naval service at the turn of the nineteenth century in the Caribbean.
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