Ship of Force

<h2>A renegade commander must take matters into his own hands in this epic First World War thriller.</h2><p>Summer 1917: Britain is losing the war against the deadly German U-boats. After close fought action <b>Commander David Cochrane Smith </b>uncovers what he believes is a deadly plot against Britain from a dying German sailor. Code-named Swordbearer it could turn the tide of the war in Germany's favour. </p><p>But already under suspicion his warnings fall on deaf ears. With just one one ancient destroyer a turtle-back 'thirty-knotter' known as <i>Bloody Mary</i> under his command and a hostile commanding office he must wage this battle on his own. Smith must solve the riddle and stake his own life to save his country...</p><p><b>This vivid and high-octane thriller is perfect for fans of Douglas Reeman Alexander Kent and Patrick O'Brien.</b></p><h3>Praise for Alan Evans</h3><p>'Terrific action at sea on land and in the air...breathless pace. Evans ranks as a top adventure writer' <i>Publishers Weekly</i></p>