Devil Boats

by Michael Aye

The war in Europe is still going on. Japan has bombed Pearl Harbor. Suddenly it's World War II. General Douglas MacArthur, surrounded by the Japanese, is saved from the jaws of death by Lieutenant Bulkley and his small group of PT boats. These small, heavily gunned wooden boats are sent to do battle with the might of the Japanese forces. This Mosquito Fleet was so successful that the Japanese dubbed them "Devil Boats." Young Matt Blue and his hometown friend, Sidney Hinson, are suddenly waging war against the overwhelming odds of Japan's might in the South Pacific, in these wooden Devil Boats.

260 pages, Paperback

Published September 2, 2024

Reviews

[Todd · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a solid read, my first of Michael Aye's novels. Devil Boats is the story of Matthew Cox Blue in the Mosquito Fleet in the South Pacific. He joins a squadron of Motor Torpedo Boat, commonly called a PT boat Madde famous by President Kennedy in PT 109.. These small boats who harried destroyers and barges as well dipping off an picking up Alamo Scouts. The story moves quickly following Matt who was nicely drawn. Because the cast of characters is fairly large, only two individuals (Sheree and Karen) who entered Matt's life stood out and added some dimension to Matt.

The just seemed to end. Possibly, there will be sequel, but then again, maybe not. The author may have decided to move to another story. If there is a sequel, I will follow Matt again.

[Stuart Casselberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful Story

First book that I have read from this author. I really enjoyed the story and hope that their is a sequel. I will also look for other books from this author.

[Keith Barros · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

A compelling story. Entertaining with a good historical foundation. Worth reading especially if you’re interested in PT Boats. A few minor typos.