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"Robert Macomber's ongoing fictional representation of latter 19th century U.S. government maritime enterprise dazzles in its mix of historical fact and imaginative embellishment." "More then merely convincing are Mr. Macomber's descriptions of devastating storms, devastated ships, exotic vistas, voodoo belief and near death by poisoning. His mastery of the era's seamanship, navigation and technology underpins harrowing narrations of human stamina and willpower pushed to the limits." Reviewed
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"A solid entry in a popular series." --BOOKLIST "Making history come alive is Robert Macomber's talent and passion." --Florida Weekly "The Darkest Shade of Honor, the eighth novel in Macomber's award-winning Honor Series, is by far his best book yet. I actually read it cover to cover in only one day. It was that good. The action is riveting, the storyline outstanding, the writing exceptional and, given that much of the book's backstory is factual, this one will be a hard book to top. In fact, I can hardly wait for the movie." -- Naples News "Macomber's knowledge of maritime history and his ability to mix real characters with fictional characters make his books fascinating reading." --Saint Augustine Record
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"Starred--Highly Recommended" review from Booklist “So vividly written that it’s easy to forget Wake is a made-up character. . . . Fans of the Honor Series will enjoy the shift in narrative point of view: Wake has a strong voice, and it is fascinating to see his world and his time through his own eyes. Highly recommended for fans of naval fiction, especially Patrick O’Brian’s Aubrey/Maturin series, C. S. Forester’s Hornblower novels, or anything by Bernard Cornwell.” --David Pitt, Booklist "You'll never look at the Vietnam War the same after reading The Honored Dead. A "must read" book for anyone who appreciates history, intelligence, and great story-telling, by a master of the art of historical fiction. An action-packed thriller!" --Rear
Admiral Tony Cothron, USN (Ret) "I
have read all of his novels and enjoy Mr. Macomber's writing
style, his ability to get the historical facts correct, and
his development of interesting characters while spinning his
tale. This series is a different kind of naval fiction than
Hornblower or the Aubrey books; you don't have to be
knowledgeable about nautical terms. Instead, you get caught
up in the story without becoming confused trying to define
unusual words, which can stop the flow of the novel. This
book can be enjoyed without reading the previous books in
the series. Highly recommended. I look forward to his eight
book."
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"Naval
historian Robert Macomber has no rival when it comes to painstaking
research and the passion he brings to his subject. But A Different
Kind of Honor is historical fiction on a different level. -- a
thriller as good as James Patterson's best that will satisfy academics
and action junkies equally." "A
tour de force that sails through the uncharted historical waters of
Latin American and the Caribbean
in the late 19th century with confidence, verve, and crackling energy.
Bob Macomber's series of nautical historical fiction is full speed ahead
with this sixth novel, the best yet of a superb series. He
captures well the edgy, unfinished, and fascinating story of the
Americas during a time of immense tehnological, political, and cultural
change." "Serving up a well salted history lesson." Fort Myers (Florida) News-Press
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"Bob Macomber continues to create entertaining and informative story lines that illuminate a tumultuous period in U.S. naval history. Macomber, himself an accomplished sailor, lecturer, and historian, keeps the action lively and the plotting brisk. My advice is to sign on early and set sail with Peter Wake for both solid historical context and exciting sea stories!" Vice Admiral James Stavridis, Naval Institute Proceedings
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"A
Dishonorable Few is the fourth in the series of novels, and
author Robert Macomber continues to create entertaining and
informative story lines that illuminate a tumultous period in United
States naval history. ...My advice is to sign on early and set sail
with Peter Wake for both solid historical context and exciting sea
stories."
The
Ensign---magazine of the United
States Power Squadrons
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“This
is an excellent Civil War–era novel. The characters are drawn with such
skill you come to believe you know them personally, and you are right
there when the action takes place—not just reading about it. Robert
Macomber has produced a novel that will linger in your memory long after
the last page is read. He is truly a gifted writer.” "Robert Macomber's Honorable Mention is extraordinary, a first-rate historical novel by a master of the genre. This rousing sea adventure is reminiscent of the swashbuckling yarns of Robert Louis Stevenson and Herman Wouk." -
Joe Weber
"...In this book, Robert N. Macomber proves that he is not only a superb naval historian, but he can also tell a compelling, action-packed story that educates painlessly as it sails the reader along." -
Randy
Wayne White
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"Peter
Wake sails under the Stars and Stripes into the maelstrom of the Civil
War, off the Florida Keys and Dry Tortugas, attempting to make some
sense of the somber storm engulfing the North and South, while doing his
duty. In Robert Macomber's Point of Honor, Peter Wake continues
to emerge as an American hero worthy of his counterparts in naval
fiction."
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"Robert Macomber is a
first-rate naval historian, and At the Edge of Honor
proves it. The fascinating story of Florida's Civil War
sea battles was
unknown to me until I read this book"
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