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The Deep Silence

By: Douglas Reeman
Narrated by: David Rintoul
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HMS Temeraire: latest and most advanced of Britain's nuclear submarines. When Temraire's trials are cut short and she is ordered to the Far East to reinforce the fleet against a threat from Red China, her captain, David Jermain, knows that this is no routine exercise in flag-waving. And once in Asian waters, he and his submarine find themselves involved in a hidden, undeclared conflict beneath the sea.

While the politicians haggle over a situation which could hold the seeds of full-scale war, Commander Jermain must keep his faith in himself and in his new ship's potential - even when ordered to take the Temeraire to the edge of a catastrophe.

Douglas Reeman joined the navy in 1941. He did convoy duty in the Atlantic, the Arctic, and the North Sea and later served in motor torpedo boats. Douglas Reeman has written over 30 books under his own name and over 20 best-selling historical novels featuring Richard and Adam Bolitho under the pseudonym Alexander Kent.

©1967 Douglas Reeman (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Genre Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Fiction Submarine War Military Transportation

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Great adventure, I enjoyed every nail biting moment. The characters were well rounded and believable. The narrator was excellent. Looking forward to the next one.

Thrilling Story .

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Badly needs an epilogue to tie some of the threads at the end of the book together!

Needs an Epilogue!

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A masterful story rendered even more vivid by David’s telling of it gripping human tragic and a wonderful read or listen !!!

A brilliant story

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What made the experience of listening to The Deep Silence the most enjoyable?

It brought back my time in the Royal Navy

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Captain

Which character – as performed by David Rintoul – was your favourite?

The ASDICs officer

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. When the submarine was depth charged.

Any additional comments?

A thrilling story with a very slow beginning but a highly charged ending. Well worth it.

THE SUBMERGED ENEMY

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Douglas Reeman and David Rintoul bring alive another wonderful daring sea story. This one up to date with the nuclear age, although be it set in the early 1970's. It must be said that David Rintoul is one of the best narrator's that I have ever come across. Wonderful voice, beautifully performed, taking you into each character with care and thought. Enjoy.

What a great combination.

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The only one of his books so far that I have been very disappointed with.

The Deep Silence

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Very sad to learn that I finished this book on the day the author died :(

I have always been keen to read a Douglas Reeman book. When I was 5 I found a small number of his books owned by my mate grandad (including a ship must die). But I never got round to reading them.

Since joining audible I was reminded of Reeman's work so went for this as my first read of his work and I was delighted. Clever, informed, well written and visceral.

Perfectly narrated I look forward to reading more books.

My deepest respects to the authors family.

A great book and a great author

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excellent story, it was hard to stop listening really enjoyed the book narrated very well.

great book

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A heroic young captain, his broken XO, their unwise old admiral and his estranged insecure son. All packed together in the same brand nuclear attack submarine!
The British sub HMS "Temeraire" sails straight into dangerous and "red" Chinese waters, during 60's and the cold war. With Douglas Reeman at the helm, You can rest assured THIS WILL NOT BE BORING!

Despite a cliche-soaked plot and a few slightly stereotypical characters, "The Deep Silence" is a roaring submarine (melo)drama going all ahead flank from start to ending.
Highly recommended, especially to fans of naval fiction and submarine buffs!
Although it might not call it high brow literature, "Deep Silence" is well written, entertaining and without a boring minute!

Actionpacked Submarine Melodrama!

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Hope there is a sequel! Brilliant enjoyable story, I would love to hear exploits of this crew.

The Deep Silence

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