his portrayal of the foul conditions aboard the creaking, uncomfortable vessels of the 18th century are well done. For readers who enjoy action and adventure, this one is sure to please. -- "Macon Telegraph" . stacks up well against C.S. Forester's Hornblower and Alexander Kent's Bolitho. -- "Library Journal" . this auspicious beginning of a series has a very modern sensibility.

-- "Publishers Weekly" If Horatio Hornblower is the gentleman's sailor and Jack Aubrey is the thinking man's sailor, Lewrie is of and for the working class. Pugnacious and randy, he's a refreshing sea breeze. -- "San Jose Mercury News" Stunning naval adventure, reeking of powder and mayhem. I wish I had written this series. --Bernard Cornwell, Author, Excalibur / Sharpe's Fury The brilliantly stylish American master of salty-tongued British naval tales. -- "Kirkus Reviews" You could get addicted to this series. Easily. --New York Times Book Review.