Convoy South

John Mason Kemp #3

by Philip McCutchan

John Mason Kemp, prepares to lead a convoy from Australia to America, while worrying about his son, who may be a Nazi prisoner

Genres: Historical Fiction

187 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1988

About the author

aka Robert Conington Galway, Duncan MacNeil

Philip McCutchan (1920-1996) grew up in the naval atmosphere of Portsmouth Dockyard and developed a lifetime's interest in the sea. Military history was an early interest resulting in several fiction books, from amongst his large output, about the British Army and its campaigns, especially in the last 150 years.

Reviews

[David Megginson · Rating 2 out of 5]

A very silly, improbable plot from a navy vet who should have known better. Popular naval fiction requires some exaggeration and contrived drama to keep it interesting, but this novel went right over the top.

Positive points: nice depiction of Sydney, Australia during the Second World War; good further development of Lt. Cutler's character (the Texan serving in the RCNVR).

[Mr Michael R Stevens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just As Good

I enjoyed the first three and the fourth is equally as good. The story might seem a bit far fetched but is nonetheless enjoyable and holds the reader.
Looking forward to number 5.