Convoy South

John Mason Kemp #3

by Philip McCutchan

The novel of adventure on the high seas has more fans today than at any time since the days of C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower novels. And the Grand Admiral of the genre is, without question, Philip McCutchan, author of nearly one hundred novels. One of his most popular and enduring characters is Commodore John Mason Kemp, the leader of a convoy of ships traveling the rocky and dangerous seas of World War II. In Convoy South Commodore Kemp faces danger at sea and in the murky waters of international politics as he leads a group of threatened ships from Australia to the United States.
With high suspense, heart-pounding battle scenes, and a true storyteller's command of character, McCutchan has rendered in the Convoy series one of the high points of modern adventure writing.

Genres: Historical Fiction

187 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

aka Robert Conington Galway, Duncan MacNeil

Philip McCutchan (1920-1996) grew up in the naval atmosphere of Portsmouth Dockyard and developed a lifetime's interest in the sea. Military history was an early interest resulting in several fiction books, from amongst his large output, about the British Army and its campaigns, especially in the last 150 years.

Reviews

[David Megginson · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very silly, improbable plot from a navy vet who should have known better. Popular naval fiction requires some exaggeration and contrived drama to keep it interesting, but this novel went right over the top.

Positive points: nice depiction of Sydney, Australia during the Second World War; good further development of Lt. Cutler's character (the Texan serving in the RCNVR).

[Mr Michael R Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just As Good

I enjoyed the first three and the fourth is equally as good. The story might seem a bit far fetched but is nonetheless enjoyable and holds the reader.
Looking forward to number 5.