War Ship

by Charles D. Taylor

Tells the harrowing tale of the Soviet capture of the USS Gettysburg, an American warship carrying ultra-sensitive defense information, and former SEAL commando David Chance's desperate attempt to protect U.S. secrets

Genres: Fiction

307 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 1989

About the author

Charles D. Taylor is an American author known for his technothrillers, particularly the Bernie Ryng series, which presents Cold War-era naval conflicts set in the near future. His writing emphasizes action at sea and geopolitical tensions.
His Bernie Ryng series includes First Salvo, Choke Point, Counterstrike, and Deep Sting. He has also written standalone novels such as Show of Force, which explores the brink of World War Three, as well as Silent Hunter, War Ship, Boomer, Shadow Wars, Sightings, and Summit.
Taylor's work is marked by detailed military strategy and a focus on naval warfare, reflecting his deep knowledge of the subject.