This could have been a fascinating historical book, or a fascinating novel, but unfortunately, for me, the way the two were combined made for some choppy reading. It felt like I kept getting pulled out of the story so the author could give me some facts on the workings of the ship. I really enjoy learning about history, the how’s and they whys, but the way it was presented in this book just didn’t work for me.

Dark Seas is action packed and shines some light on the heartache of war. I love how the author includes a plethora of fascinating details. This book will hold your interest and keep you reading well into the night.
If you enjoy historical fiction about the history of WWII, then I highly recommend this book!

Germany’s U-boats and E-boats were a constant harassment in the North Atlantic Ocean. The German submarines were everywhere in the waters off the eastern coast of the United States. If a ship is not sunk immediately, an SOS and ship's position are sent along with the coordinates. This would give the rest of the convoy the chance to avoid the area.

A major defense contractor was cutting corners on preparing vital radio equipment for the military and many of the communications equipment was poorly manufactured.

Captain Birdsall and his radioman Joe Horiuchi are working on creating a satisfactory radio from three “junk radios.” They were able to get the distress signal out before abandoning their ship.

This book is an excellent memorial to the many men who fought and died freeing Europe from the Third Reich. The description of weapons used and tactics employed were quite illuminating. Catching companies who were cutting corners and seeking profits while endangering our troops was fascinating and illuminating. I recommend the book to anyone who enjoys history and the saga of WWII. 5 stars - C. E. Williams

A good naval action book set in WW2. The story is fast paced and will hold your interest. The characters and plot are well developed and makes this book a fun read!

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A deeply moving story of the impact from battle
Such a moving and compelling story of the conflicts of war and the personal feelings that are associated with the choices people need to make in battle. It shows the feelings of those that are of Japanese descent involved in the war and the discrimination they had to bear; as well as those that interact with them. The plot moves fast and you never lose interest in the characters and what will happen next. It reveals the huge impact that the destroyer class ships and their crews had on the outcome of World War II. There are heroic acts and ingenious ideas that save lives as they guard the transport of food, war materials and troops from the US to England. I found myself cheering for both the captain and the radio operator of the merchant marine ship as well as the captain and crew of the Warburton destroyer. It really gives the reader insight into the feelings and thoughts of the people who fought and their motivations in what they had to bear. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the copy. This is my review and all thoughts are my own.

Merrill Kendrick is a destroyer captain in the Atlantic. His grandfather founded Gatekeepers Electrics, and now his father is doing a bad job of running the company. His style of leadership aboard ship is remaining calm and cool, although that leaves him isolated.
Joe Horiuchi is a Japanese-American radio specialist in the Merchant Marine. He feels the sting of discrimination because his ancestral home is the enemy. His radio malfunctions at a critical time as a U-boat stalks his ship and a warning is missed.
This is a fast-paced short novel that keeps you interested in the characters and the situations they face.

DARK SEAS by JERRY BORROWMAN is a gripping WW11 story in which we see the incredible courage of the men who put their lives on the line, both on warships and merchant ships, crossing the Atlantic with German Uboats hunting them. The author makes us feel we are right there braving the “dark seas” with his cast of characters.
We see the death and destruction caused by substandard parts being used in the electronic communications systems and the courage shown by captain Kendrick’s grandfather as he is determined to make things right, even at the risk of going to jail. We see how this is discovered by Joe Horiuchi, the Japanese American chief communications technician.
I like the camaraderie amongst the men and their incredible bravery as they literally “take the war to the Germans” in the Atlantic.
It is altogether a most interesting and inspirational read and one I highly recommend.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Covenant Communications. The opinions in this review are completely my own.