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John Pearce is the central character in a series of historical naval fiction by Scottish author David Donachie. Set in the late 18th century, Pearce is a young firebrand who has been taken from Pelican tavern to aboard the deck of the war-bound HMS Brilliant.

The Privateersman Mysteries is a series of historical nautical fiction by Scottish author David Donachie that also includes mystery aspects. Harry Ludlow is forced out of the Royal Navy, so he joins up with his brother James in the privateering business.

David Donachie is a Scottish novelist of nautical/historical fiction. David claims to have had more jobs in his life than birthdays, but today he writes full-time. Donachie has also written under the pen names Tom Connery and Johnny “Two Combs” Howard and currently also uses the pseudonym Jack Ludlow. His series include the Privateersman Mysteries, […]

Jeffrey Fuller is the central character in a series of naval techno-thrillers by American novelist Joe Buff. The series is set in 2011-2012, focused on a group of Boer reactionaries that have performed a coup on the South African government. After they start sinking British and American merchant ships, NATO is quick to respond, igniting […]

Joe Buff is an American author of naval techno-thrillers. Due to his father being the U.S. Navy and his uncle being a merchant mariner, he has always been interested in the Navy and the military. Before becoming a writer, he spent 20 years working as a financial risk analyst, working for companies such as Guardian […]

Michael DiMercurio is an American author of naval fiction. DiMercurio graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served from 1982 to 1985 on the USS Hammerhead. Following his service, DiMercurio worked as an instructor in the Naval Systems Engineering Department in Annapolis.

Dan Lenson is a fictional character who is the protagonist in a series of naval thrillers by American author David Poyer. Lenson is a thoughtful U.S. Naval Officer whose code of ethics sometimes conflicts with his line of duty.

David C. Poyer is an American author of military/naval thrillers, alternative history and science fiction (the latter under the nom de plume of David Andreissen). He is best known for his Dan Lenson series. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Poyer was in the U.S. Navy, where he served as an officer and reserve captain. He […]