Finally, the usual disclaimer — some of the tactics described in Treason are generic and not accurate. For example, torpedo employment and evasion tactics are classified and cannot be accurately represented in this novel. The dialogue also isn’t one hundred percent accurate. If it were, much of it would be unintelligible to the average reader. To help the story move along without getting bogged down in acronyms, technical details, and other military jargon, I simplified the dialogue and description of operations and weapon systems.
For all of the above, I apologize. I did my best to keep everything as close to real life as possible while developing a suspenseful (and unclassified), page-turning novel. Hopefully it all worked out, and you enjoyed reading Treason.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Many thanks are due to those who helped me write and publish this noveclass="underline"
First and foremost, to my editor, Keith Kahla, for his exceptional insight and recommendations to make Treason better. To others at St. Martin’s Press — Martin Quinn and other members of my marketing and publicity team — who I relied upon in many ways as Treason progressed toward publication — thank you for your support. And finally, thanks again to Sally Richardson and George Witte for making this book possible.
While writing each book, I’ve relied on subject matter experts to ensure I get the details correct. While I can handle most of the submarine parts, other areas require assistance. For Treason, thanks are due to Murray Gero, Eric Mason, Sam Carver, Matt Fulton, and LynDee Walker.
Finally, every book needs fine-tuning, and I owe thanks to those whose keen eye made Treason better — to Jeff Porteous, Sam Carver, Michael Williams, George Vercessi, Adelaida Lucena-Lower, and Rick and John Schwartz.
Thanks again to everyone who assisted, and I hope you enjoyed Treason!
ALSO BY RICK CAMPBELL
The Trident Deception
Empire Rising
Ice Station Nautilus
Blackmail
“Power Play” (short story)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
RICK CAMPBELL is a retired navy commander who spent more than twenty years on multiple submarine tours. On his last tour, he was one of the two men whose permission was required to launch the submarine’s nuclear warhead — tipped missiles. Campbell is the author of five novels, including The Trident Deception, Ice Station Nautilus, and Blackmail. He lives with his family in the greater Washington, D.C., area. You can sign up for email updates here.