Trapp's Secret War - Softcover

Callison, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1847510507 ISBN 13: 9781847510501

Publisher: Severn House Paperbacks Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

The new Edward Trapp adventure - 1943. World War Two. A Russian convoy fights its violent, wreckage-strewn course across the Arctic Circle towards Murmansk. Only one ship survives the coffin ship Charon and her complement of misfits, captained by the buccaneering Edward Trapp: professional scoundrel, blackguard without merit. The Charon staggers from one sub-zero crisis to the next in the captains pursuit of ignominy and golden cargo, to the enduring embarrassment of the British and United States Navies . . .

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Review:

"Not just for Trapp fans, but for anyone who likes good fun, especially military satire" Booklist on Trapp's Secret War "An out-of-the-ordinary and very effective thriller" Booklist on Redcap "Heart-stopping suspense" New York Times "Outrageously alive... his action scenes thunder along" Dick Francis"

Synopsis:

This is the new Edward Trapp adventure.1943. World War Two. A Russian convoy fights its violent, wreckage-strewn course across the Arctic Circle towards Murmansk. Many gallant vessels will die in that hazardous endeavour, all crewed by incredibly brave men. Except for one - the coffin ship Charon and her appalling complement of misfits, captained by the buccaneering Edward Trapp: professional scoundrel, international pariah, blackguard without merit.To Trapp, war offers not so much the challenge of selfless service, but a prime commercial opportunity. How else might a treasure seeker convinced of his own immortality manipulate the allies into providing a whole task force of warships to escort him north through U-boat alley and waves of screeching Stukas to the very edge of the Arctic ice barrier...and beyond?The superannuated Charon staggers from one sub-zero crisis to the next in the Captain's bloody-minded pursuit of ignominy, golden cargo, somewhat unlikely legends, and to the enduring embarrassment of the Admirals and Staff of the British and United States Navies.

About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House Paperbacks Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1847510507
• ISBN 13: 9781847510501
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 224