“Admiral Morgan is just that kind of guy, and every man in the Armed Services knows it. And I do not quite know how we would have gotten along without him.
“And I am sure you will join with me in now wishing him a long and happy retirement.”
Arnold took another king-size bite of sausage, and Kathy blew him a kiss from across the room.
“Hear that, my darling?” she said. “Retirement.”
“That’s right,” said Arnold, munching away cheerfully. “That’s what I’m doing.”
“Right,” replied Kathy Morgan, a little uneasily. “It’s just that I darn well know, when something diabolical happens, they’ll summon you again. And when the bugle sounds, you’ll still come out fighting.”
Acknowledgments
My long transglobal journey in a Russian-built nuclear submarine was masterminded by Adm. Sir John “Sandy” Woodward, former nuclear boat commander, former Flag Officer Submarines, Royal Navy. The Admiral is the last man to fight a full-scale modern Naval action at sea — as Task Force Commander, Royal Navy, in the battle for the Falkland Islands,1982.
He also advised me, with endless patience, on the complexities of nuclear propulsion, without demonstrating even a glimmer of frustration…Well, not that many. In the decisive Naval action of the book, it was his decision to strike from the air rather than underwater. He also helped me plan the U.S. Navy’s search-and-kill strategy in the eastern Atlantic. And, as ever, he has my gratitude.
The former Special Forces officers, who tend to be in constant attendance while I write these “techno-thrillers,” never wish to be identified, for obvious reasons. But I thank them, all the same. And they each know how grateful I am.
I consulted, on both sides of the Atlantic, with three eminent scientists on the causes and effects of tsunamis. On two or three critical issues there was a slight variance of opinion. I thus name none of them, since to do so might cause a certain amount of friction in the geophysical community. Worse yet, I should almost certainly get the blame for tampering, albeit lightly, with sincerely held opinions!
— Patrick Robinson
About the Author
PATRICK ROBINSON is the author of six previous international bestsellers, including H.M.S. Unseen, Nimitz Class, U.S.S. Seawolf, and Barracuda 945. Robinson splits his time between Ireland and Cape Cod.
www.patrick robinson.com
Also by Patrick Robinson
One Hundred Days (with Admiral Sir John “Sandy” Woodward)
True Blue
Nimitz Class
Kilo Class
H.M.S. Unseen
U.S.S. Seawolf
The Shark Mutiny
Barracuda 945
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