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Warley: A BRAND NEW thrilling historical naval adventure (The Decoy Ships series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Christopher C. Tubbs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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DISCOVER A BRAND NEW THRILLING HISTORICAL NAVAL ADVENTURE SERIES FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

Perfect for fans of C.S Forester, John Drake, Patrick O’Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Griff Hosker.

18th Century.

England is at war with the French. The East India Company is at risk of losing its trade routes.

Tom Batrick arrives in London. For the past ten years he’s worked his way up the ranks on ships patrolling Canadian waters. Now, at the request of the East India Company, he is to Captain the merchant ship Warley.

But Warley is a disguised warship.

It will act as a decoy to lure pirates, as well as French ships, away from British trade.

But as Tom sails to India and China, he discovers Warley’s mission is not just to fight off enemy attacks. The ship is crucial to the East India Company’s undercover trade in opium.

Outlawed by China, the Company is smuggling opium to bolster its profits, regardless of its addictive and deadly effects.

Warley is considered a perfect transport for the precious cargo. But at what cost to Tom and his crew?

PRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER C. TUBBS DECOY SHIPS SERIES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thoroughly enjoyable. The story cracked along with pace . . . Will definitely be reading more from Mr Tubbs.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This story had me truly enthralled. At times it felt as if I was aboard ship.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great adventures on the high seas. All action in the Mediterranean for the most, sea battles with action brilliantly described.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling adventures in a warship.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tubbs is as always on top of his game!’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Totally absorbing.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has to be the best Christopher C Tubbs book so far.’
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  1. Book 2 of 2
    The Decoy Ships series
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    June 6, 2024
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thriller, naval, historical, adventure, action, 17th century, france, ship, captain
mediteranean, pirate, vessel, ship, barbary, espionage, terror, mayhem, battle, adventure
C.S Forester, John Drake, Patrick O’Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Griff Hosker.
C.S Forester, John Drake, Patrick O’Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Griff Hosker. C.S Forester, John Drake, Patrick O’Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Griff Hosker.
KINGFISHER WARLEY
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D4ZYD2PS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lume Books Historical Naval Adventures, A Joffe Books Company (June 6, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1672 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
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Christopher C Tubbs

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Christopher C Tubbs, is a SABA 2020 Fiction Book award short listed Author. A dog loving descendent of a long line of Dorset clay miners who has traced his family tree back to the 16th century in the Isle of Purbeck. He left school at 16 to take an apprenticeship in Avionics and has been a public speaker for most of his career and was one of the founders of a successful games company back in the 1990’s.

Now in his sixties he is writing the stories he had going around in his head for many years. Thanks to inspiration from great fiction and fantasy authors he was finally able to put digit to keyboard and start writing the Dorset Boy series. He makes no apologies that he write for himself. The stories emerge as he writes and is often surprised by the twists and turns that they take. His dogs sit by him as he writes and it would be unfair to leave them out so look out for them in The Dorset Boy series.Now living in the Netherlands Antilles on the island of Bonaire with his wife and furry kids.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
1,517 global ratings

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Robert
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2024
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A thoroughly entertaining adventure. I recommend this story to any who enjoy the genre. I would have liked to hear an ending note of our potential shieldmaiden, but other than that I've no complaints!
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Patrick
4.0 out of 5 stars British Commercial History
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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Detailed account of the EIC in its spectacular period. Much detail of challenges, naval actions, opportunistic trading, and wealth . A loot romance, including jewels and humans alike.
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Carlos Gárate
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024
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Cant wait to the next one... it is well writen and shows a view of the HEIC, til now i had only read books on the navy side... its very interesting reading it from the other side
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Dennis B. Swaney
4.0 out of 5 stars A minor error
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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The crew sings “Slent Night” on Christmas 1796. However it wasn’t composed until Christmas of 1818.
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Rick the Sailor
5.0 out of 5 stars A New Nabob
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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A wonderful story line told with great gusto. Seagoing adventures with pirates and the French. Trading opportunities present themselves in many different ways all enriching Tom and his family.
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Kindle Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Needs proofreading and editing
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
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Page 29, 3rd paragraph, the muzzle plugs are called tompions NOT tampons!! Pay attention to your wordsmithing and terminology. The order is out tompions!
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hlhzimm
5.0 out of 5 stars As advertised, a thrilling historical Naval Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2024
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When I first started this book, I was a bit disappointed, I expected a sequel to Kingfisher. It didn't take long for me to realize I was wrong. This book is far better, more exciting, interesting and actually bloodier than Kingfisher. A very interesting and engaging protagonist. A thoroughly enjoyable book.
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Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
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For a wonderful and refreshing change, our hero is a civilian captain of a well-armed Indiaman. While not as violent as a Royal Navy saga, there's still plenty of action.
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Talgidie
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2024
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Really good reading from start to finish
Recommend to my friends most ex navy
Looking forward to reading more of Christopher Tubbs books
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DownUnder
2.0 out of 5 stars Very dissapointing
Reviewed in Australia on June 14, 2024
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What should have been an exciting read, wasn't.
Whatever happened to the author to have him, or someone, produce this very ho-hum novel after a great run of the Dorset Boy Series.?

Probably why the 99c buy price

Sorry Christopher 🥺
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Historical Maritime Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful Tale which makes me want to know more
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2024
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A wonderful Sea Tale different from many others but very compelling making me want to read more. I must find more about a lot of the characters Please indulge my curiosity.
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars Company Man
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 3, 2024
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Again, a fantastic story telling about the East Indiaman Company and its ships. The captains made fortunes, it’s no wonder many books about the time include a retired captain in their cast. Loved the story and can’t wait for the next book, I’m sure it will be as good if not better.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 5, 2024
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One of my favourite authors writing about one of my favourite subjects and period in history. Loved it. Going to reread it
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