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The Tom Hilton Series #1
Beneath Sunless Waves
To the Special Forces, it’s a mission; to him, it’s the dilemma from hell.
Lieutenant Tom Hilton did the most wonderful and stupid thing he could ever do with his life. At the height of the Cold War, he fell for the enemy: Irina, a Soviet naval officer. The streets of Moscow are a world of subterfuge, but they must keep their secret from the KGB.
When war erupts in the South Atlantic, Tom is forced to abandon Irina. With the Soviets on his tail, he leads his dive team into the most dangerous place on Earth: a shipwreck with live nuclear weapons. The task is illegal and deniable, but failure is not an option; millions of lives are at stake.
With the British submarine HMS Sultan and the Soviet submarine Arkhangelsk facing each other down like gunfighters, Tom’s confronted with a harsh realisation: Irina’s on the other side, playing for the opposition. How can he choose? Will saving Irina lead to the failure of his mission? Can he lead his team to success against the odds?
If you like the sound of ‘Jason Bourne meets The Hunt for Red October’, join Tom now in the most dangerous place on Earth.
Lieutenant Tom Hilton did the most wonderful and stupid thing he could ever do with his life. At the height of the Cold War, he fell for the enemy: Irina, a Soviet naval officer. The streets of Moscow are a world of subterfuge, but they must keep their secret from the KGB.
When war erupts in the South Atlantic, Tom is forced to abandon Irina. With the Soviets on his tail, he leads his dive team into the most dangerous place on Earth: a shipwreck with live nuclear weapons. The task is illegal and deniable, but failure is not an option; millions of lives are at stake.
With the British submarine HMS Sultan and the Soviet submarine Arkhangelsk facing each other down like gunfighters, Tom’s confronted with a harsh realisation: Irina’s on the other side, playing for the opposition. How can he choose? Will saving Irina lead to the failure of his mission? Can he lead his team to success against the odds?
If you like the sound of ‘Jason Bourne meets The Hunt for Red October’, join Tom now in the most dangerous place on Earth.
297 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 12, 2014
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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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September 27, 2017
This was a lot of fun. Great story line with engaging characters.
November 21, 2018
Boy's Own with sex and violence!
I must admit I nearly gave up on this, it was over egged and over long IMHO.
However I persevered and in the main I enjoyed the book having accepted it as a "ripping yarn".
I will definitely try the next offering and recommend readers give this author a try.
I must admit I nearly gave up on this, it was over egged and over long IMHO.
However I persevered and in the main I enjoyed the book having accepted it as a "ripping yarn".
I will definitely try the next offering and recommend readers give this author a try.
July 19, 2017
The Book:
Excellent! A refreshing departure from damaged heroes/heroines of adventure/spy/assassin and LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) novels. The book is well written and has very few typos or grammatical errors. The story is very interesting with likable characters even one likable "bad" character. Read the entire book to see who survives and who doesn't. Try to guess the ending - you may likely be wrong; I was. To the author: Keep this series going.
My Reading Philosophy - addressed to authors and publishers:
I have more than 2,000 books on my iBooks library (active or deleted after reading); I bought the vast majority. I like free books for two reasons. One, I am retired and on a fixed income. Two, a free book gives me a free look at an author new to me. If I like the book I will likely buy more books by that author. However, if the free book is not the first of the series I am most likely to strike that author from my list. If I do not like the book I will toss it - often in the middle; and the author as well.
Books that are poorly edited drive me crazy even if the story is interesting.
Excellent! A refreshing departure from damaged heroes/heroines of adventure/spy/assassin and LEO (Law Enforcement Officer) novels. The book is well written and has very few typos or grammatical errors. The story is very interesting with likable characters even one likable "bad" character. Read the entire book to see who survives and who doesn't. Try to guess the ending - you may likely be wrong; I was. To the author: Keep this series going.
My Reading Philosophy - addressed to authors and publishers:
I have more than 2,000 books on my iBooks library (active or deleted after reading); I bought the vast majority. I like free books for two reasons. One, I am retired and on a fixed income. Two, a free book gives me a free look at an author new to me. If I like the book I will likely buy more books by that author. However, if the free book is not the first of the series I am most likely to strike that author from my list. If I do not like the book I will toss it - often in the middle; and the author as well.
Books that are poorly edited drive me crazy even if the story is interesting.
February 26, 2019
An SM. Mystery Thriller Disguised as a Submarine Thriller/England/Russia/SouthAmerica/Belieze
SM. had. penned a surprise. I picked this novel expecting another submarine series. Surprise! Surprise! A combined British and Russian mystery. It begins as a flirtation then two people realize they are both spies for their side, but there is a catch. Love knows no boundaries. This is and excellent read for the genre and a pleasure to read.....DEHS
SM. had. penned a surprise. I picked this novel expecting another submarine series. Surprise! Surprise! A combined British and Russian mystery. It begins as a flirtation then two people realize they are both spies for their side, but there is a catch. Love knows no boundaries. This is and excellent read for the genre and a pleasure to read.....DEHS
September 27, 2020
Great story with a very intriguing and suspenseful plot
The author has written a very intriguing story about how two people who fall in love find a way to be together even though their countries are enemies. Plenty of suspense and action that will keep you entertained and guessing.
The author has written a very intriguing story about how two people who fall in love find a way to be together even though their countries are enemies. Plenty of suspense and action that will keep you entertained and guessing.
July 11, 2018
Great stuff
Rhiannon heck of a great read 👍👍👍👍👍 There are ups and downs with a number of extraordinary twists when you disrespect them with an easy reading flow... Bring on the Margaritas!!!
Rhiannon heck of a great read 👍👍👍👍👍 There are ups and downs with a number of extraordinary twists when you disrespect them with an easy reading flow... Bring on the Margaritas!!!
August 14, 2019
Great Read
Beneath Sunless Waves is an excellent book with so many twist and turns you can't put it down. I really liked how the story developed and I found the characters to be real and easy to identify with. I highly recommend this book to all readers.
Beneath Sunless Waves is an excellent book with so many twist and turns you can't put it down. I really liked how the story developed and I found the characters to be real and easy to identify with. I highly recommend this book to all readers.
April 29, 2023
immature writing. early days. he gets better
Sorry but you just see it all coming. Simple plot. Hard to believe the characters. Skip this series and move on to his later works after he matured into a good writer.
Sorry but you just see it all coming. Simple plot. Hard to believe the characters. Skip this series and move on to his later works after he matured into a good writer.
March 7, 2018
Great Cold War novel with a lot of action, adventure, and intrigue. Looking forward to reading the second book of the series.
July 21, 2018
An interesting read, with lots of twists during the ending of the story.
October 28, 2018
What a waste of time
This book is like a composition written by a 14 year old schoolboy. Just a flat narration without any suspense or excitement
This book is like a composition written by a 14 year old schoolboy. Just a flat narration without any suspense or excitement
August 31, 2019
Good read.
July 8, 2020
Excellent read, looking forward to the next.
February 17, 2021
Enjoyable, fast paced, military/espionage thriller.
Far-fetched but in a good way!
Far-fetched but in a good way!
May 1, 2021
Great book
Very enjoyable submarine book with a lot of twists and turns. Technical information very complete and added good context to story
Very enjoyable submarine book with a lot of twists and turns. Technical information very complete and added good context to story
October 17, 2021
Too far fetched
Thought it would be a different type of sub story. Too perfect for me. I don’t plan on reading the series.
Thought it would be a different type of sub story. Too perfect for me. I don’t plan on reading the series.
January 10, 2022
Enjoyable
This was a very Enjoyable Read. It was a slow start then about a third of the way i got into it and found it hard to put down. I have already downloaded Book # 2.
This was a very Enjoyable Read. It was a slow start then about a third of the way i got into it and found it hard to put down. I have already downloaded Book # 2.
August 12, 2018
Not for me
I thought I was getting a naval/ spy thriller, instead of was more of a romantic story with exotic sex and language.
I thought I was getting a naval/ spy thriller, instead of was more of a romantic story with exotic sex and language.
March 15, 2020
Great book
Excellent read Great plot and action, drama, romance, pathos, pretzel twists and all. Why 4 and not 5? There is always room for improvement🙂
Excellent read Great plot and action, drama, romance, pathos, pretzel twists and all. Why 4 and not 5? There is always room for improvement🙂
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September 23, 2018Cracking cold war tale
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