by Ted Bell
Part of Alexander Hawke, book 1
First published 2004
Lord Alexander Hawke receives orders that will take him far from England's waters. The decorated naval officer must travel to the Caribbean on a classified assignment for the American government. His target: a prototype stealth submarine originally constructed by Soviet engineers in the final days of the Cold War. The advanced vessel has disappeared into the wrong hands. An unstable regime now controls the submarine and plans to use it for a surprise attack on the United States. Hawke must navigate tropical waters and political dangers to track down the missing craft. The mission demands all his naval expertise and combat experience. Time runs short as the hostile government prepares to strike. Hawke faces enemies who will kill to protect their secret weapon and their deadly plans.
Genres: adventure, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
Setting: Caribbean, England, United States
Period: Cold War
608 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Star