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Crash Dive #3
Battle Stations
The third book in the popular Crash Dive series!
Fresh from PXO School, Lt. Charlie Harrison is offered a posting on the Sandtiger under Captain Gilbert Moreau, a legendary submarine ace. Sandtiger's mission? Join an elite wolf pack penetrating the heart of the Japanese Empire.There, Moreau will teach Charlie how to fight--and what lines should never be crossed.
Look for Contact!, the fourth book in the series, coming spring 2017.
RUNNING TIME ⇒ 5hrs. and 6mins.
©2016 Craig DiLouie (P)2016 Blue Heron Audio
Fresh from PXO School, Lt. Charlie Harrison is offered a posting on the Sandtiger under Captain Gilbert Moreau, a legendary submarine ace. Sandtiger's mission? Join an elite wolf pack penetrating the heart of the Japanese Empire.There, Moreau will teach Charlie how to fight--and what lines should never be crossed.
Look for Contact!, the fourth book in the series, coming spring 2017.
RUNNING TIME ⇒ 5hrs. and 6mins.
©2016 Craig DiLouie (P)2016 Blue Heron Audio
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First published October 28, 2016
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Craig DiLouie
62 books1,523 followersCraig DiLouie is an author of popular thriller, apocalyptic/horror, and sci-fi/fantasy fiction.
In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real.
These works have been nominated for major literary awards such as the Bram Stoker Award and Audie Award, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. He is a member of the HWA, International Thriller Writers, and IFWA.
In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real.
These works have been nominated for major literary awards such as the Bram Stoker Award and Audie Award, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. He is a member of the HWA, International Thriller Writers, and IFWA.
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November 28, 2018
This is book three of the Crash Dive Series. Our protagonist is Lt. Charles Harrison who is finishing PXO School and has been assigned to the USS Sandtiger.
The book is well written and fairly well researched. I enjoyed the interplay of the various personalities of the crew. The author made me feel as if I was one of the crew. The author also made me feel as if I was inside the submarine. The book is easy to read. I liked the fact that each book is about five hours. This makes a good change of pace from the longer non-fiction books I have been reading. I am looking forward to the next book.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is five hours and six minutes. R.C. Bray does an excellent job narrating the book. Bray has won the Audie Award, multiple Earphone Awards and the Voice Arts Award.
The book is well written and fairly well researched. I enjoyed the interplay of the various personalities of the crew. The author made me feel as if I was one of the crew. The author also made me feel as if I was inside the submarine. The book is easy to read. I liked the fact that each book is about five hours. This makes a good change of pace from the longer non-fiction books I have been reading. I am looking forward to the next book.
I read this as an audiobook downloaded from Audible. The book is five hours and six minutes. R.C. Bray does an excellent job narrating the book. Bray has won the Audie Award, multiple Earphone Awards and the Voice Arts Award.
July 14, 2020
Lots of great action in these books
March 9, 2025
2025 Review 003. Crash Dive #3 Battle Stations by Craig DiLouie, narrated by R.C. Bray
Audio duration : 5 hours 6 mins
Lt Charlie Harrison has survived two previous war patrols on different submarines in dangerous missions.
He has now been promoted to Executive Officer of the USS Sand Tiger serving with a captain who is out to make a big splash on their next mission.
I have rapidly grown to love these stories as much as I did when I listened to them in 2023.
If you like World War 2 submarine stories, then I recommend this book series.
I finished this book in under 24 hours which for me is quite good.
5*
*****
Audio duration : 5 hours 6 mins
Lt Charlie Harrison has survived two previous war patrols on different submarines in dangerous missions.
He has now been promoted to Executive Officer of the USS Sand Tiger serving with a captain who is out to make a big splash on their next mission.
I have rapidly grown to love these stories as much as I did when I listened to them in 2023.
If you like World War 2 submarine stories, then I recommend this book series.
I finished this book in under 24 hours which for me is quite good.
5*
*****
December 9, 2019
And the awesomeness that is the Crash Dive series continues. I am so glad that a full collection of all six books was just put out on Audible as I snatched that the day it was released. Now I get to binge this series like I would something on Netflix.
Craig continues with a great series related to a job I wish I could have taken in the Navy, a submariner. This particular instance deals with a core concept of military service and that is succession in the chain of command. The pressures, trials, and tribulations of being in charge of the lives of others, being tasked to command a multi-million dollar war machine, and making life or death decisions that could have positive or negative impacts for all of those under your command. This is a pressure I could never fathom being placed in and is one that I have the utmost respect for those who find themselves in such a situation.
Craig continues to nail it with this series while hitting on the nitty-gritty portions of military life. Bob, as usual, continues to hit a home run with his out of this world narration style.
An easy 5/5.
Craig continues with a great series related to a job I wish I could have taken in the Navy, a submariner. This particular instance deals with a core concept of military service and that is succession in the chain of command. The pressures, trials, and tribulations of being in charge of the lives of others, being tasked to command a multi-million dollar war machine, and making life or death decisions that could have positive or negative impacts for all of those under your command. This is a pressure I could never fathom being placed in and is one that I have the utmost respect for those who find themselves in such a situation.
Craig continues to nail it with this series while hitting on the nitty-gritty portions of military life. Bob, as usual, continues to hit a home run with his out of this world narration style.
An easy 5/5.
July 14, 2018
I was able to purchase the Omnibus boxed set of this series, which includes the first three books of the series; Crash Dive, Silent Running, and Battle Stations. In this thrilling naval journal we follow Lt. Charlie Harrison’s career from first war patrol in an old WWI S-55 submarine, to the Salmon-class? Sabertooth, then the Gato-class Sandtiger. With each boat Charlie learned his craft by doing, his inner self finding a home in the submarines. The action and tension is non-stop, fast and furious. The story came alive. The narration was exceptional, R.C. Bray once again performs brilliantly; vocal sound effects for the enemy screws, sonar, and battle stations a plus. For navy submarine fans this is a must read. I really enjoyed this series.
November 8, 2019
Good story
Mr DiLouie's writing is excellent and fun to read if you are not a former Sub Sailor. Some errors that seem minor but grate when you know why. Fire is not a word used in a sub unless there are flames. The word is shoot. The stern tubes have propeller shafts in them. The after tubes have torpedoes.
I love historical fiction and this series rates with the great ones like John Jake's.
Mr DiLouie's writing is excellent and fun to read if you are not a former Sub Sailor. Some errors that seem minor but grate when you know why. Fire is not a word used in a sub unless there are flames. The word is shoot. The stern tubes have propeller shafts in them. The after tubes have torpedoes.
I love historical fiction and this series rates with the great ones like John Jake's.
June 8, 2022
I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. It checked nearly every box! Action packed! It also faced a lot more of the real side of war more than the other books have yet. The reasons war happens, the reason for war-time propaganda and its effects, the fight between humanity and savagery, the difference between fighting the good fight and war crimes. Fine lines and difficult decisions are discussed and I think that is really important. Great story! Here we go... Book #4.
November 22, 2016
This was an ok book but I was on the boats and there were a lot of things that were not correct but and distracted from a good story. If you have never been on a diesel boat then it would have been better reading.
Obviously I found them interesting enough to read all three I had hopes that they would get better to true life but they did not.
Obviously I found them interesting enough to read all three I had hopes that they would get better to true life but they did not.
April 2, 2022
Outdone his self!!!
Did not think he could do it. Come up with a more daring and dangerous plot line. But by Neptune, The old goat DID IT!!! May be the best book of the series! May have to amend my review after I read the next one, but this one takes the cake so far!!!!! A great read, hard to put down, all honors to Mr. DiLouie!!!!!
- R. Craver.....
Did not think he could do it. Come up with a more daring and dangerous plot line. But by Neptune, The old goat DID IT!!! May be the best book of the series! May have to amend my review after I read the next one, but this one takes the cake so far!!!!! A great read, hard to put down, all honors to Mr. DiLouie!!!!!
- R. Craver.....
May 3, 2018
Excellent all action thriller
Craig DiLouie has done an excellent job of the Charlie Harrison third novel, It's submarine warfare at its ugliest with plenty of death amongst Charlie's colleagues and crew and loads of action.
Craig DiLouie has done an excellent job of the Charlie Harrison third novel, It's submarine warfare at its ugliest with plenty of death amongst Charlie's colleagues and crew and loads of action.
March 16, 2019
Battle Stations
Lt Harrison always seems to find himself in difficult situations. This story finds him as XO on a sub with a Captain that is determined to kill as many of the enemy as possible.
Lt Harrison always seems to find himself in difficult situations. This story finds him as XO on a sub with a Captain that is determined to kill as many of the enemy as possible.
November 19, 2016
Like naval battles
You will enjoy this novel, it has a good story with ample character development. It also expressed the difference between the two countries culture's.
You will enjoy this novel, it has a good story with ample character development. It also expressed the difference between the two countries culture's.
March 25, 2017
Probably the best of the Crash Dive series. Good adventure story with excellent descriptions. Not as much explanation of terms, equipment, etc., as that was all covered in prior books. Only negative I have with this one, like the prior, is that the ending was a little too fanciful and over-the-top.
October 21, 2017
Sea of Valor
A excellent writing of men at war, in the Sea of Japan. I will recommend this book to friends and family. Alvis
A excellent writing of men at war, in the Sea of Japan. I will recommend this book to friends and family. Alvis
February 27, 2018
Gave it 4stars basic WWII NAVY submarine tale if your an old swabbie with Dolphin wings you’ll love it. I wouldn’t get in one myself. I’m a cruiser sailor.
March 11, 2018
Gripping
Well told WWII submarine story and the men on them. Author gives the reader a sense of the reality of war. Good fast read.
Well told WWII submarine story and the men on them. Author gives the reader a sense of the reality of war. Good fast read.
May 9, 2018
All three in series so far are exceptional.
July 19, 2018
Great series.
November 9, 2018
DiLouie writes outstanding books, excellent author
I very much enjoyed this book, just as good and as entertaining as the others. Thank you for your outstanding work.
I very much enjoyed this book, just as good and as entertaining as the others. Thank you for your outstanding work.
March 7, 2019
Excellent read. Can't wait to read the next one in this series!
December 10, 2020
Outstanding continuation of The Saga. I am absolutely sold on Craig dilouie.
October 5, 2021
Another good book in the Crash Dive series.
September 15, 2022
Great
This is a Great Book in the Crash Dive Series. I found it easy to follow and would recommend this Series.
This is a Great Book in the Crash Dive Series. I found it easy to follow and would recommend this Series.
March 18, 2017
Great rewards
On heck of a book. Great story teller what a way to win a war
Don't think I would like it on a sub
On heck of a book. Great story teller what a way to win a war
Don't think I would like it on a sub
February 25, 2017
Incredible Story!
This book along with Submarine! By Commander Beach and The Wake of the Wahoo is one of the best books I've read about the submarine war in the Pacific. Another is by Dick O'Kane, but I don't remember the title. The story was incredible, and the characters were believable. I'm anxiously looking forward to Mr. Louie's next book.
This book along with Submarine! By Commander Beach and The Wake of the Wahoo is one of the best books I've read about the submarine war in the Pacific. Another is by Dick O'Kane, but I don't remember the title. The story was incredible, and the characters were believable. I'm anxiously looking forward to Mr. Louie's next book.
December 26, 2016
A stretch on reality, but a good read. The ending was too good to be true, but the good guys won is all part of the drama.
A stretch on realities, but a good read. The ending was exaggerated, but it let the good guys win like a good B movie.
A stretch on realities, but a good read. The ending was exaggerated, but it let the good guys win like a good B movie.
December 2, 2022
These are so solid. So much fun. So punchy. So ... Good.
October 26, 2024
Intense action, well paced and with more character development. This improved upon the prior books in a way I thought not possible.
April 30, 2017
Execellant
A well written book with lots of action. I Would suggest that more research be done by the authors concerning naval terminology,, regulations and law. The commander of a naval vessel cannot hold court martial and cannot impose the death penalty and would never excite a pow.
A well written book with lots of action. I Would suggest that more research be done by the authors concerning naval terminology,, regulations and law. The commander of a naval vessel cannot hold court martial and cannot impose the death penalty and would never excite a pow.
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