Honorable Mention: The Continuing Exploits of Lt. Peter Wake United States Navy

Honor/Peter Wake #3

by Robert N. Macomber author of the multi-award

Now in command of the steamer U.S.S. Hunt, Lt. Peter Wake quickly plunges into action, chasing a strange vessel during a tropical storm off Cuba, confronting death to liberate an escaping slave ship, and encountering the enemy's most powerful ocean warship in Havana's harbor. After the war he tracks down a colony of former Confederates in Puerto Rico.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction

380 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 10, 2004

Reviews

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Robert Macomber continues to amaze. This, the third in a series about the exploits of Captain Peter Wake, did not disappoint! I have always liked historical fiction and have always liked stories from the Civil War era; but these books and this author brings it all more alive and interesting than most! One of the best parts is that Wes is a bit ahead of me in the series and it is so much fun to discuss this series. Well researched, great characters, vivid settings and I'm always learning something new.

[Brian V · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good follow-up to the previous 2 novels. Each novel expands the historical and geo-political context of the Civil war in the Caribbean. Cuba. Havana, the Spanish, French, and Costa Rica.

Honorable Mention, the third volume in the award-winning "Honor" series, covers the tumultuous end of the Civil War in Florida and the Caribbean, from the re-election of Lincoln in 1864 to the relocation of former Confederates to Latin America in 1866. Now in command of the steamer U.S.S. Hunt, Lt. Peter Wake quickly plunges into action, chasing a strange vessel during a tropical storm off Cuba, dealing with a seductively dangerous woman during a mission in enemy territory ashore, confronting death to liberate an escaping slave ship, and coming face to face with the enemy's most powerful ocean warship in Havana's harbor. Finally, in January 1866, when he tracks down a colony of former Confederates in Puerto Rico, Wake becomes involved in a deadly twist of irony.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

U.S. Navy Lieutenant Peter Wake is in command of the steam vessel Hunt in this Civil War adventure. Based out of Key West, Peter is sent on various assignments including Puerto Rico and Cuba. He distinguishes himself with his leadership skills and innovative thinking, earning the admiration of his crew and his superiors. Separated from his wife due to the machinations of war, Peter carries out his duties with honor and aplomb. He’s a noble hero and one worth following throughout this entertaining and educational series. If you want to escape into an earlier era with a hero worthy of Horatio Hornblower, look no farther than Robert N. Macomber’s Honor series. This title is book three but could easily be read as a standalone.

[Ted Clark]

Florida US NAVY

I loved the book, especially as a Navy veteran and resident of Florida. The naval culture was very familiar and in such a mbmanner as to be accurate and timely. The places visited and battles fought were very familiar, and the details of the battles were particularly accurate and exciting. The book maintained an air of suspense, never knowing the outcome until the final moment of every confrontation.

[Michael Shayeson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the third of the series and the best one so far. Looking forward to the next book!

[Mark Linney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoy this series. Look forward to reading the other books.