Dewey Lambdin
A rousingly exciting and delicious full-immersion in the perils of seafaring and society during the great Age of Sail!
Oxford Times
Elegantly plotted. .. the writing has the power of a broadside at close range.
Daily Telegraph
Stockwin's writing is enriched by his own experiences in the Royal Navy, which gives scenes of fighting and tempest an authenticity to delight anyone who shares his passion for the sea.
The Guardian
The vantage point of the common sailor gives the nautical novel a fresh twist. In Stockwin’s hands the sea story will continue to entrance readers across the world.
Pirates and Privateers
The action is riveting and the emotions are profound. Internal struggles play out alongside external ones. This ninth title in the series is one that fans will enjoy not only for these reasons but also because it delves further into multi-dimensions of character.
Yorkshire Evening Post
Stockwin's descriptions of the bloody reality of naval combat 200 years ago are memorably vivid, and reveal a profound respect for the seamen who were willing to sacrifice their lives to help save their country.