<p><b><i><u>Multi-million copy bestselling author Douglas Reeman</u> will take you right to the heart of the action in this page-turner of a historical adventure novel. Laden with tension, explosive developments and unforgettable battle scenes, this is perfect for fans of Clive Cussler, Bernard Cornwell and Wilbur Smith.</i></b><br><b><br>''One of our foremost writers of naval fiction'' - Sunday Times</b><br><b>''Masterly storytelling'' - The Times</b><br><b>''Gripping and a book you just can not put down...'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''An edge-of-your-seat story'' - ***** Reader review</b><br><b>''Highly recommended'' -- ***** Reader review</b><br><br>********************************************************************<br><b>December 1917</b>: <b>Germany</b> opens the final, bitter round of the war with a new and deadly weapon in the struggle for the seas - <b>the Vulcan</b>.<br><br>When she sails from <b>Kiel Harbour</b>, she is, to all appearances, a harmless merchant vessel