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Submariner Sinclair #3
Sinclair in Command
The third book in an action-packed series of nautical adventures starring Submariner Sinclair! Perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Douglas Reeman and Duncan Harding.
Sinclair finds himself pitted against an enemy with lethal plans for the human race
Mediterranean, 1943
Lurking in the Dodecanese, an unknown terror has been ambushing British submarines.
Lieutenant Peter Sinclair, R.N., Captain of H.M. Submarine Rugged and the youngest Commanding Officer with the famous ‘Fighting Tenth’ Submarine Flotilla, sets sail. His mission: to destroy the enemy.
In the Turkish city of Istanbul the discovery of a murdered agent reveals a cryptic message; a message which, once deciphered, reveals the existence of an enemy fortress producing a lethal weapon.
Behind it all is Sinclair’s nemesis – a ruthless and deadly S.S. Kommandant prepared to commit mass murder.
In a remote and hostile region, Sinclair, Commando Lieutenant Hank Jefferson, U.S. Navy and Able Seaman Bill Hawkins carry out a daring raid to destroy the plant.
But with time fast running out will they succeed?
And will they all make it out alive?
SINCLAIR IN COMMAND is the third book in the Submariner Sinclair series: rip-roaring authentic adventures following a British submarine crew during World War II and beyond.
’John Wingate has certainly found a winner in Peter Sinclair’ – The Navy
Sinclair finds himself pitted against an enemy with lethal plans for the human race
Mediterranean, 1943
Lurking in the Dodecanese, an unknown terror has been ambushing British submarines.
Lieutenant Peter Sinclair, R.N., Captain of H.M. Submarine Rugged and the youngest Commanding Officer with the famous ‘Fighting Tenth’ Submarine Flotilla, sets sail. His mission: to destroy the enemy.
In the Turkish city of Istanbul the discovery of a murdered agent reveals a cryptic message; a message which, once deciphered, reveals the existence of an enemy fortress producing a lethal weapon.
Behind it all is Sinclair’s nemesis – a ruthless and deadly S.S. Kommandant prepared to commit mass murder.
In a remote and hostile region, Sinclair, Commando Lieutenant Hank Jefferson, U.S. Navy and Able Seaman Bill Hawkins carry out a daring raid to destroy the plant.
But with time fast running out will they succeed?
And will they all make it out alive?
SINCLAIR IN COMMAND is the third book in the Submariner Sinclair series: rip-roaring authentic adventures following a British submarine crew during World War II and beyond.
’John Wingate has certainly found a winner in Peter Sinclair’ – The Navy
255 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 11, 2021
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About the author
John Wingate
45 books14 followersJohn Alan Wingate DSC was a successful novelist with some twenty-five books to his credit. Many of these had a naval theme. Frequently involving the submarine service, they gained much authenticity from Wingate’s personal wartime experiences
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
March 8, 2024
The first half of this book was good albeit emotional, unfortunately it was let down by the second half of the book which to me seemed like something out of a James Bond film, only without the fast cars and the girls. I will acknowledge the twist at the end was good but I'm hoping book 4 will be better and focus more on the submarines.
May 23, 2021
Wingate Needs Educating
Here we go again. CO of a submarine and members if his crew being used for clandestine operations. What a crock of bull pucky! Then there's the US Navy lieutenant "commando" - how'd that happen? Supposedly a graduate of the US Naval academy, but says he's not a sailor? WTF! He's 6ft 4 inches of athletic muscle and was the Academy welterweight boxing champ? Welterweight in boxing us 140-147lbs. I think that weight AR that height would make him about as tough as a toothpick. And 4 years in a naval academy will certainly make a sailor out if anyone who graduates.
Here we go again. CO of a submarine and members if his crew being used for clandestine operations. What a crock of bull pucky! Then there's the US Navy lieutenant "commando" - how'd that happen? Supposedly a graduate of the US Naval academy, but says he's not a sailor? WTF! He's 6ft 4 inches of athletic muscle and was the Academy welterweight boxing champ? Welterweight in boxing us 140-147lbs. I think that weight AR that height would make him about as tough as a toothpick. And 4 years in a naval academy will certainly make a sailor out if anyone who graduates.
August 19, 2022
Another enjoyable read in the ""Submariner Sinclair " series .
Although a little slow in places the author still continues to develop his main character well (including his emotions ) & finishes this book with an unexpected but clever twist right at the end that rounds off the story nicely
I look forward to reading book four .
Although a little slow in places the author still continues to develop his main character well (including his emotions ) & finishes this book with an unexpected but clever twist right at the end that rounds off the story nicely
I look forward to reading book four .
August 16, 2021
Never, Never, NEVER
A dull moment. Like Maxwell House Coffee....good to the last "word".
Totally enjoyed this jewel. Imaginative, creative and beautifully written. I never put it down. You should read it now.
A dull moment. Like Maxwell House Coffee....good to the last "word".
Totally enjoyed this jewel. Imaginative, creative and beautifully written. I never put it down. You should read it now.
August 31, 2021
WW II British Subs in the Med
A good entertaining read about British submarine warfare in the Med. Quite a difference from the US subs in the Pacific. Looking forward to reading the whole series.
A good entertaining read about British submarine warfare in the Med. Quite a difference from the US subs in the Pacific. Looking forward to reading the whole series.
October 12, 2021
The action is non-stop
Certainly a book about submarine warfare and the cruelties of war is touched upon, but as an odd twist in this sea story Captain Sinclair gets tangled up with Nazi spies on land. A good read within a great series.
Certainly a book about submarine warfare and the cruelties of war is touched upon, but as an odd twist in this sea story Captain Sinclair gets tangled up with Nazi spies on land. A good read within a great series.
May 18, 2021
A World War Two story
A story that had some promise and then went down hill with unbelievable actions and sloppy detail. A good editor would have helped.
A story that had some promise and then went down hill with unbelievable actions and sloppy detail. A good editor would have helped.
June 10, 2021
Too flowery for a war story
Dramatic action takes a second seat to the abundant use of adjectives and adverbs. Makes the choice of words the main focus of too much of the story.
Dramatic action takes a second seat to the abundant use of adjectives and adverbs. Makes the choice of words the main focus of too much of the story.
August 4, 2021
Strange
Strange that the captain of a British submarine would be sent on a secret mission! Yes, submarines WERE used to land or recover agents, the captain?
Strange that the captain of a British submarine would be sent on a secret mission! Yes, submarines WERE used to land or recover agents, the captain?
August 8, 2021
A good read with plenty of excitement.
October 9, 2021
Very nice read
Very easy read with very best characters. With real events as back ground and what movie have been about to happen
Very easy read with very best characters. With real events as back ground and what movie have been about to happen
May 8, 2022
Enjoyable diversion
A little gung ho, predictable and dated, but then my wife tells me, so am I. You have to read the next in the saga. 🧐😳
A little gung ho, predictable and dated, but then my wife tells me, so am I. You have to read the next in the saga. 🧐😳
June 8, 2025
Great
Once again another great book by John Wingate plenty of action once again they get the better of Kramer onwards to the next one
Once again another great book by John Wingate plenty of action once again they get the better of Kramer onwards to the next one
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