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USS Stonewall Jackson #1-3
USS Stonewall Jackson #1-3
The United States Navy has designed the most powerful and silent diesel-electric submarine to ever patrol the the USS Stonewall Jackson. It would require a cunning warrior of the seas to command such a boat, and the USN has chosen its best young Commander Nathan Blake. He’ll need to employ stealth and guile to seek out the foe.
This digital boxset is an omnibus edition containing the first, second and third thrillers of the USS Stonewall Jackson series, plus bonus book HMS Holy Ghost.
USS Stonewall North Korea has perfected a ballistic nuclear submarine capable of lying way off the Californian coast and raining down nuclear terror on the USA. Enough is enough. USS Stonewall Jackson is given the task of tracking down the enemy. But will Nathan find that the Korean People’s Navy has a trick up its sleeve?
The Spratly The South China Sea’s islands and reefs are in dispute, sitting over vast oil and gas wealth. The People’s Republic of China is taking possession of these and turning them into sea fortresses. It’s time for the USS Stonewall Jackson to intervene. Follow Nathan and his crew as they take on the might of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
The Black Sea The Russian Black Sea Fleet is intent on flooding into the Mediterranean to face the US Sixth Fleet. USS New York City is the tripwire and first line of defense. For her Weapons Officer, young Lieutenant Commander Nathan Blake, it’s the patrol from hell. Stand with Nathan onboard the USS New York City as he faces the Black Sea Horde.
HMS Holy Captain Luke MacArthur has his hunt down two of the quietest submarines in the world. They were the deadly weapon of the Soviet Union in the Cold the Kilo Class, known as the Black Hole for a good reason. Iran intends to use these submarines to choke off the Gulf oil supply. Join the crew of HMS Holy Ghost and help Luke to hunt down the Black Hole.
What Amazon readers are saying about the
★★★★★ ‘If you love sub stories, you’ll love this one!’
★★★★★ ‘Great book. Enjoyed every page. Have read book 2 and am now reading book 3.’
★★★★★ ‘Good reading! Fiction on the verge of reality. I have always enjoyed a good submarine story... This one will capture your attention. Hard to put the story aside once you begin.’
★★★★★ ‘You wanted to know what was coming next and how they were going to get of trouble when they got in a jam.’
★★★★★ ‘Essential reading. To date I have read 7 of the author’s books.’
★★★★★ ‘Five stars. A gripping read.’
★★★★★ ‘Fast moving; hard to put down; close to accurate as a submarine story can be.’
★★★★★ ‘Excellent writing. Submarine warfare at its best. Succinct and current. Looking forward to the next book.’
★★★★★ ‘Submariners will find their new home aboard the USS Stonewall Jackson.’
This digital boxset is an omnibus edition containing the first, second and third thrillers of the USS Stonewall Jackson series, plus bonus book HMS Holy Ghost.
USS Stonewall North Korea has perfected a ballistic nuclear submarine capable of lying way off the Californian coast and raining down nuclear terror on the USA. Enough is enough. USS Stonewall Jackson is given the task of tracking down the enemy. But will Nathan find that the Korean People’s Navy has a trick up its sleeve?
The Spratly The South China Sea’s islands and reefs are in dispute, sitting over vast oil and gas wealth. The People’s Republic of China is taking possession of these and turning them into sea fortresses. It’s time for the USS Stonewall Jackson to intervene. Follow Nathan and his crew as they take on the might of the People’s Liberation Army Navy.
The Black Sea The Russian Black Sea Fleet is intent on flooding into the Mediterranean to face the US Sixth Fleet. USS New York City is the tripwire and first line of defense. For her Weapons Officer, young Lieutenant Commander Nathan Blake, it’s the patrol from hell. Stand with Nathan onboard the USS New York City as he faces the Black Sea Horde.
HMS Holy Captain Luke MacArthur has his hunt down two of the quietest submarines in the world. They were the deadly weapon of the Soviet Union in the Cold the Kilo Class, known as the Black Hole for a good reason. Iran intends to use these submarines to choke off the Gulf oil supply. Join the crew of HMS Holy Ghost and help Luke to hunt down the Black Hole.
What Amazon readers are saying about the
★★★★★ ‘If you love sub stories, you’ll love this one!’
★★★★★ ‘Great book. Enjoyed every page. Have read book 2 and am now reading book 3.’
★★★★★ ‘Good reading! Fiction on the verge of reality. I have always enjoyed a good submarine story... This one will capture your attention. Hard to put the story aside once you begin.’
★★★★★ ‘You wanted to know what was coming next and how they were going to get of trouble when they got in a jam.’
★★★★★ ‘Essential reading. To date I have read 7 of the author’s books.’
★★★★★ ‘Five stars. A gripping read.’
★★★★★ ‘Fast moving; hard to put down; close to accurate as a submarine story can be.’
★★★★★ ‘Excellent writing. Submarine warfare at its best. Succinct and current. Looking forward to the next book.’
★★★★★ ‘Submariners will find their new home aboard the USS Stonewall Jackson.’
562 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2019
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About the author
Stephen Makk
24 books29 followersStephen Makk is the author of 20 books, including the bestselling USS Stonewall Jackson Series and The Tom Hilton Series. He mainly writes thrillers about technology and the military, with hints of romance. His protagonists are male and female, playing the imperfect hands they’re dealt.
How to write like a Makk… Take the mind of a fish, any fish (he’s an experienced diver). Add an engineer, simmer for years. Sprinkle on liberal helpings of strategist, astronomer, historian and anthropologist. Bring to the boil and let loose. You need some Makk on your bookshelf!
How to write like a Makk… Take the mind of a fish, any fish (he’s an experienced diver). Add an engineer, simmer for years. Sprinkle on liberal helpings of strategist, astronomer, historian and anthropologist. Bring to the boil and let loose. You need some Makk on your bookshelf!
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October 15, 2019
good stories if you are a target, maybe
I is obvious that the author knows nothing about submarines. let's do title first.. Weps not Wraps, the navigator is always Nav. a planesman is different from a helmsman. a correct order would be ," helm come right to 030.". at periscope depth a 15°dien bubble would put the stern out of the water. A boat normally cruises at a 1 it 2° down bubble. Th e ballad tanks are vented once when diving. The trim tanks are pumped to gat a neutral buoyancy. A normal change of depthe is made with the planes. A helmsman is never given the freedom to change course with out a come left or come right. The standards for speed are all ahead slow, standard , full and flank and then all stop. Make turns for "x" knots. The only time more than a 5° bubble is used is in an emergency. At depth the forward ballast tanks are blown full rise on the planes and full or flank speed. At about 200 ft the after tanks are blown and full dive on the planes, so the boat surfaces horizontally and dies not slip backwards down. Oh one other thing when talking to sonar, it is " sonar conn. or Conn sonar we have a targets at .......". His plot lines and stories are good but the terminology makes a bubble head wince and laugh. on the 1MC ," all hands, this is the captain , blah blah blah."
I is obvious that the author knows nothing about submarines. let's do title first.. Weps not Wraps, the navigator is always Nav. a planesman is different from a helmsman. a correct order would be ," helm come right to 030.". at periscope depth a 15°dien bubble would put the stern out of the water. A boat normally cruises at a 1 it 2° down bubble. Th e ballad tanks are vented once when diving. The trim tanks are pumped to gat a neutral buoyancy. A normal change of depthe is made with the planes. A helmsman is never given the freedom to change course with out a come left or come right. The standards for speed are all ahead slow, standard , full and flank and then all stop. Make turns for "x" knots. The only time more than a 5° bubble is used is in an emergency. At depth the forward ballast tanks are blown full rise on the planes and full or flank speed. At about 200 ft the after tanks are blown and full dive on the planes, so the boat surfaces horizontally and dies not slip backwards down. Oh one other thing when talking to sonar, it is " sonar conn. or Conn sonar we have a targets at .......". His plot lines and stories are good but the terminology makes a bubble head wince and laugh. on the 1MC ," all hands, this is the captain , blah blah blah."
June 22, 2020
Overall a Good Submarine-Action Series
There are things to fault about this series of books, ESPECIALLY in that there are clear ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’ — and the latter includes mostly pretty darn bad/stupid/incompetent sailors, which detracts from The Reader believing more in the books.
There is more sexual activity going on between the ship officers and crew, than the general public might otherwise suspect. But, who knows? Maybe The Author knows more than what we’re told?
The several instances of spy activity that’s included in the stories, seems mostly superfluous to these plots — and unnecessary.
There are things to fault about this series of books, ESPECIALLY in that there are clear ‘good guys’ and ‘bad guys’ — and the latter includes mostly pretty darn bad/stupid/incompetent sailors, which detracts from The Reader believing more in the books.
There is more sexual activity going on between the ship officers and crew, than the general public might otherwise suspect. But, who knows? Maybe The Author knows more than what we’re told?
The several instances of spy activity that’s included in the stories, seems mostly superfluous to these plots — and unnecessary.
October 24, 2020
The reason I gave it such a low rating was for the following reasons.
1. As retired Navy I found the idea that a CO would risk everything on a affair with a subordinate is beyond belief in my opinion.
2. The highly descriptive sex scenes totally unnecessary. When I was a young seaman we called these types of books the "F word" books. I am definitely not a "prude", just find that the authors decisions to "spice" up the book totally unnecessary in my opinion.
If the above two complaints were left out I would have given the books at least a 4 star rating.
1. As retired Navy I found the idea that a CO would risk everything on a affair with a subordinate is beyond belief in my opinion.
2. The highly descriptive sex scenes totally unnecessary. When I was a young seaman we called these types of books the "F word" books. I am definitely not a "prude", just find that the authors decisions to "spice" up the book totally unnecessary in my opinion.
If the above two complaints were left out I would have given the books at least a 4 star rating.
January 17, 2019
How is that the main character's ship never takes a hit. That said, I enjoyed the books.
January 15, 2024
Great reads
Highly recommend, easy to follow, good story can't wait to read more . hope every one else enjoys as well. Best wishes
Highly recommend, easy to follow, good story can't wait to read more . hope every one else enjoys as well. Best wishes
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