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Wings of Thunder: A USS Enterprise Naval Adventure Novel
When the Titans clash, the blood flows and the entire world trembles…
Reeling from her last knock-down, drag-out with Japan’s mighty combined fleet – the Kido Butai – USS Enterprise limps back to Pearl Harbor for repairs and refitting. And like the battle-hardened warriors who live and work inside her, this gallant lady will return to the fight even stronger… but it can’t happen too soon.
The Japanese are planning a massive offensive on Guadalcanal and Admiral Yamamoto is assembling a huge task force to hammer the spike of the Imperial Army home. Most critical – he’s placed nearly 40 warships, including 4 aircraft carriers, directly in the American Navy’s path… to once and for all crush United States carrier power in the Pacific.
Saratoga is in drydock… Wasp is sunk by Japanese torpedoes… all that stands between the Marines at Henderson Field and the massive Japanese force are the Pacific’s mighty twin sisters…
Can Enterprise and Hornet overcome 2 to 1 odds? Can the fighting men and pilots of America’s only operational carrier task forces hold back the onslaught… or will Yamamoto and Nagumo rain death down upon them from the sky?
Warbirds roar, naval guns thunder as fragile flesh and cold steel collide in an explosion that may change the outcome of WWII in this exciting new novel!
Reeling from her last knock-down, drag-out with Japan’s mighty combined fleet – the Kido Butai – USS Enterprise limps back to Pearl Harbor for repairs and refitting. And like the battle-hardened warriors who live and work inside her, this gallant lady will return to the fight even stronger… but it can’t happen too soon.
The Japanese are planning a massive offensive on Guadalcanal and Admiral Yamamoto is assembling a huge task force to hammer the spike of the Imperial Army home. Most critical – he’s placed nearly 40 warships, including 4 aircraft carriers, directly in the American Navy’s path… to once and for all crush United States carrier power in the Pacific.
Saratoga is in drydock… Wasp is sunk by Japanese torpedoes… all that stands between the Marines at Henderson Field and the massive Japanese force are the Pacific’s mighty twin sisters…
Can Enterprise and Hornet overcome 2 to 1 odds? Can the fighting men and pilots of America’s only operational carrier task forces hold back the onslaught… or will Yamamoto and Nagumo rain death down upon them from the sky?
Warbirds roar, naval guns thunder as fragile flesh and cold steel collide in an explosion that may change the outcome of WWII in this exciting new novel!
218 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 23, 2025
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About the author
Scott W. Cook
50 books41 followersA full-time author who lives in Florida's sunshine, Scott W. Cook is and has always been a lover of good stories. When he's not hard at work composing new tales, Scott loves the Florida lifestyle - sailing, surfing, kayaking, fishing and if you can throw in a great waterside bar and grill and good tunes, you'll find a happy man!
As a voracious reader, Scott loves an engaging story… and as a voracious writer, his passion is capturing your interest and keeping a satisfied smile on your face!
Scott has a wide variety of writing passions and there’s something for everyone. His Florida private detective series is loaded action, suspense and will put a smile on your face, too. His multiple WWII series take you back to one of the most extraordinary times in history and brings it to life through vibrant scenes and entertaining characters.
And if you, like Scott, have a sweet tooth for horror… then you’ll love his short story collections, his Immortal Dracula series as well as other goodies to tantalize and raise the gooseflesh! And that’s just the beginning.
To learn more visit Scott at his website. Peruse his catalogue and grab a free sample when you join the crew:
www.scottwcook.com
As a voracious reader, Scott loves an engaging story… and as a voracious writer, his passion is capturing your interest and keeping a satisfied smile on your face!
Scott has a wide variety of writing passions and there’s something for everyone. His Florida private detective series is loaded action, suspense and will put a smile on your face, too. His multiple WWII series take you back to one of the most extraordinary times in history and brings it to life through vibrant scenes and entertaining characters.
And if you, like Scott, have a sweet tooth for horror… then you’ll love his short story collections, his Immortal Dracula series as well as other goodies to tantalize and raise the gooseflesh! And that’s just the beginning.
To learn more visit Scott at his website. Peruse his catalogue and grab a free sample when you join the crew:
www.scottwcook.com
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May 28, 2025
Heroes
Once again Scott Cook writes a novel about the brave men who allow us the freedoms we enjoy. These men,as all our military, live through chaos death and sorrow while also making life long friends. Great characters and wonderful patriotic story. I will never agree or understand why the Enterprise was scrapped and not made a museum for all to honor..
Once again Scott Cook writes a novel about the brave men who allow us the freedoms we enjoy. These men,as all our military, live through chaos death and sorrow while also making life long friends. Great characters and wonderful patriotic story. I will never agree or understand why the Enterprise was scrapped and not made a museum for all to honor..
June 27, 2025
Realism
I love that you described the battle in a true, accurate way it occurred. This was done for both sides and sharing the lives lost and the injuries received. You had some officers talked to the dying sailors in their last few minutes of their life with compassion for the dying.
Great job. I can't wait for the next book.
I love that you described the battle in a true, accurate way it occurred. This was done for both sides and sharing the lives lost and the injuries received. You had some officers talked to the dying sailors in their last few minutes of their life with compassion for the dying.
Great job. I can't wait for the next book.
May 27, 2025
the air war continues in the Pacific
Scott Cook writes a good war tale, and this book 5 is no exception. The damage done to the Enterprise this time is significant.
Iron men carry on and stop a Japanese push.
Next book?
Scott Cook writes a good war tale, and this book 5 is no exception. The damage done to the Enterprise this time is significant.
Iron men carry on and stop a Japanese push.
Next book?
May 30, 2025
Another excellent recounting
Cook's deft handling of carrier combat is unmatched. You feel the urgency, the fear, the sense of triumph and loss. At the end I was as choked up as his characters. Looking forward to the next story.
Cook's deft handling of carrier combat is unmatched. You feel the urgency, the fear, the sense of triumph and loss. At the end I was as choked up as his characters. Looking forward to the next story.
June 20, 2025
This was a fine story...
Mr. Cook's inclusion of the Japanese point of view made the story much more interesting. It put a slant on things I had not considered before. This is a really good series of historical novels. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Mr. Cook's inclusion of the Japanese point of view made the story much more interesting. It put a slant on things I had not considered before. This is a really good series of historical novels. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
August 14, 2025
Thrilling action!
Basically a non-fiction account of actual personal, fliers of course, but also the bravery and courage of other USS Enterprise personnel. A must read for those who are interested in WW2. Especially the men who served in that conflict.
Basically a non-fiction account of actual personal, fliers of course, but also the bravery and courage of other USS Enterprise personnel. A must read for those who are interested in WW2. Especially the men who served in that conflict.
September 1, 2025
A detailed review of the Battle of Santa Cruze
The details of the tactics are appreciated. There incidents that are probably true, but there are minor errors that in themselves are harmless, but leave new incidents in question.
The details of the tactics are appreciated. There incidents that are probably true, but there are minor errors that in themselves are harmless, but leave new incidents in question.
November 23, 2025
Book 5
Interesting book full of action. Story showed the good and bad of warfare. Great how the men worked together to take down the enemy and also should how many men /boys didn't get to make it home when the ships were hit by bombs .
Interesting book full of action. Story showed the good and bad of warfare. Great how the men worked together to take down the enemy and also should how many men /boys didn't get to make it home when the ships were hit by bombs .
May 23, 2025
Bringing WW2 to life
Brings the war in the Pacific in an understandable and human narrative. Wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. A great read
Brings the war in the Pacific in an understandable and human narrative. Wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time. A great read
May 28, 2025
Another well done for this series. Cook, once again, creates an interesting and compelling story out of a WW2 Pacific carrier duel. Managing all the moving parts of a battle like this requires an excellent command of history and a gifted storyteller.
May 27, 2025
The best Wings of Thunder yet!
This book is truely a tribute to all who served during WWII including my dad, who was a back seater on the SBD Dauntless.
This book is truely a tribute to all who served during WWII including my dad, who was a back seater on the SBD Dauntless.
May 27, 2025
Very enjoyable. What else would you expect from Scott C Cook?
May 27, 2025
Courage
Courage is overcoming fear to fight for oneself, shipmates, ship, and country! This is such a saga, overcoming the impossible and overwhelming battle action!
Courage is overcoming fear to fight for oneself, shipmates, ship, and country! This is such a saga, overcoming the impossible and overwhelming battle action!
May 29, 2025
Superb
I knew nothing of this battle in the pacific war very much over shadowed by Midway and Coral sea but every bit as important
I knew nothing of this battle in the pacific war very much over shadowed by Midway and Coral sea but every bit as important
May 29, 2025
More stories from the Big E
An excellent read. I hardly put it down. This series keeps getting better. very poignent For those if us born not many years after WWII
An excellent read. I hardly put it down. This series keeps getting better. very poignent For those if us born not many years after WWII
June 6, 2025
Very good reading
Now that was action packed had real trouble putting it down each evening. This the kind of writing I enjoy and he wrote an excellent book
Now that was action packed had real trouble putting it down each evening. This the kind of writing I enjoy and he wrote an excellent book
June 15, 2025
Great reading
Keeps you involved and part of the action. Can't wai for the next one. Absolutely awesome series.Make sure you give it a read, you won't be disappointed.
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Keeps you involved and part of the action. Can't wai for the next one. Absolutely awesome series.Make sure you give it a read, you won't be disappointed.
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June 16, 2025
Great. Book
I really enjoyed reading this fifth book in the series. You can tell the author put his heart and soul into each page.
I really enjoyed reading this fifth book in the series. You can tell the author put his heart and soul into each page.
July 3, 2025
Great Book
Another Great Book in theUSS Enterprise Naval Adventure Series. The entire Series is Great! The Series is exciting from beginning to end.
Another Great Book in theUSS Enterprise Naval Adventure Series. The entire Series is Great! The Series is exciting from beginning to end.
July 8, 2025
The breath of time.
I felt throughout that I was with the pilots and crews of the American carriers. The courage and sacrifice was evident. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I felt throughout that I was with the pilots and crews of the American carriers. The courage and sacrifice was evident. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
July 24, 2025
Another great read. Amazing generation of young men and women.
September 8, 2025
This novel was exceptional. The author wrote in detail everything that was happening. It was if you were there watching everything taking place. An excellent war time novel.
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