Distant Gunfire

by David O'Neil

Distant Gunfire“Border s Away!” Serving as an officer on a British frigate at the time of the French Emperor Napoleon is not the safest occupation, but could be a most profitable one. Robert Graham, rising from the ranks to become the Captain of a British battleship by virtue of his dauntless leadership, displayed under enemy fire, finds himself a wealthy man as the capture of enemy ships resulted in rich rewards. Action and adventure is the word of the day, as battle after battle rages across the turbulent waters and seas as the valiant British Royal Navy fights to stem the onslaught of the mighty French Army and Navy. Mystery and suspense abound as inserting and collecting spy agent after spy agent is executed. The threat of imminent death makes romance and romantic interludes all the sweeter, and the suspense of waiting for a love one to return even more traumatic. Captain Graham, with his loyal following of sailors and marines, takes prize ship after prize ship, thwart plot after diabolical plot, and finds romance when he least expects it. To his amazement and joy, he finds himself being knighted by the King of England. The good life is his, now all he has to do is to live long enough to enjoy it. A rollicking good tale of sea action and swashbuckling adventures.

378 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2013

Reviews

[Jim Purcell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not much action and a thin plot, many better "Age of Sail" series are available.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story good

I would have given it four stars but too many errors in grammar and syntax. There is a lot of action.

[Jerry Mercer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of action in historical settings

I enjoyed the book and the maritime action was authentic if a little over the top. Many characters to keep track of.