Devil Flotilla

Nick Hamilton #2

by Edwyn Gray

For the Allies, the war is at a crisis. It is time to risk all, or lose all.It is time for Lieutenant Nick Hamilton to prove himself more than a commander of extraordinary capabilities.In the supreme test of his Navel career, Hamilton is chosen to lead a secret team of Allied subs on an unprecedented series of daring missions through enemy territory. Whatever the outcome, Hamilton knows he and his fleet are making history, a small consolation when destruction seems imminent for the Devil Flotilla.

254 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Edwyn Gray is a British author who specialises in naval writing. Educated at the Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Gray read economics at the University of London and then joined the British civil service. His writing career began in 1953 when he started writing for magazines. His first book was published in 1969, and he became a full-time writer in 1980.

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[Richard E. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Submarine adventures with Nick Hamilton II

After being declared sunk after a sea strike off Norway, Nick Hamilton and the Crew of the submarine RAPIER continue to fight for the English Navy as hostilities break out in WWII. RAPIER and some foreign submarines become the 'Ghost Fleet', conducting missions in support of the Admiralty. They are sent to rescue British troops trapped by German forces at Dunkirk and then another surprising turn of events forces Nick to question his Government's orders.