Books by Dewey Lambdin

Widespread mutiny threatens the fleet in this classic historical naval adventure.Alan Lewrie, our rakish captain, is promoted for his quick action in the Battle of Cape St. Vincent. Captain Horatio Nelson has gone against orders by breaking out to pursue his own instincts against an enemy division, and Lewrie gets sucked into the action against his much better judgment. But NelsonâEUR(TM)s success gets him promoted to Rear Admiral and wins Lewrie a fine new frigate, HMS Proteus. But before he's even had a chance to settle into his new role, the terrible and widespread mutinies of Spithead and the Nore rage through the fleet. Together with the sudden reappearance of an old enemy, it has Lewrie fighting not just for his command, but for his lifeâEUR¿The KingâEUR(TM)s Captain, ninth in The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures, is perfect for fans of Philip McCutchan, Julian Stockwin and Patrick OâEUR(TM)Brian. Praise for Dewey LambdinâEUR¿You could get addicted to this series. EasilyâEUR(TM) New York Times Book Review'The best naval series since C. S. Forester' Library JournalâEUR¿Fast-movingâEUR¿ A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful stuffâEUR(TM) Kirkus Reviews

All the technical details and swashbuckling action scenes readers have come to expect from Dewey Lambdin.Fresh from his successes along the French coast, Commander Alan Lewrie is dispatched to the Adriatic to patrol the shores of Italy and intercept any French ships trying to reinforce Napoleon's armies. The four ship squadron the HMS Jester has joined emerge victorious from the first few skirmishes, but it soon becomes evident, even to Lewrie, that the British forces need reinforcements. The aid they receive, however, might be the most terrifying aspect of the war yet... and a lethal mistake. Eighth in The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures, Jester's Fortune is perfect for fans of John Drake, Julian Stockwin and Patrick O'Brian. Praise for Dewey Lambdin'You could get addicted to this series. Easily' New York Times Book Review'The best naval series since C. S. Forester' Library Journal'Fast-moving... A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful stuff' Kirkus Reviews

Gunpowder, pirates and mortal danger on the High Seas.It‿s 1786 and Alan Lewrie has his own ship at last, the Alacrity. Small but deadly, the Alacrity prowls the waters of the Caribbean, protecting British merchants from pirates. A surprising turn of events makes an honest man of the young rake. But not too honest; there‿s still time for a few well-planned conquests on land before taking on Calico Jack Finney, the boldest pirate in the Caribbean‿ But will he make it back?Fans of John Drake, Patrick O‿Brian and Pirates of the Caribbean will love The Gun Ketch, the fifth book in the epic Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures. ‿You could get addicted to this series. Easily.‿ New York Times Book Review‿The best naval series since C. S. Forester‿ Recommended.‿ Library Journal‿Fast-moving‿ A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there‿s nothing missing. Wonderful stuff.‿ Kirkus Reviews

Our favourite rakish sailor, Alan Lewrie, returns in this thrilling historical naval adventure.It is 1793, and Alan Lewrie, swashbuckling naval warrior turned family man, longs for battle. Oppressed by life as a gentleman farmer, when revolutionary France draws Britain into war, Lewrie is only too pleased to answer the navy‿s call. But life aboard the H.M.S Cockerel is marred by a malaria-stricken tyrant of a captain and a restless crew. When the war escalates Lewrie finds himself at the Battle of Toulon where he meets a dashing young Napoleon Bonaparte. Outnumbered three to one, Lewrie takes on the French in a desperate bid to help the Royalists escape‿H.M.S Cockerel, book six in The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures is perfect for fans of Patrick O‿Brian, Iain Gale and George MacDonald Fraser. Praise for Dewey Lambdin‿You could get addicted to this series. Easily.‿ New York Times Book Review‿The best naval series since C. S. Forester‿ Recommended.‿ Library Journal‿Fast-moving‿ A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there‿s nothing missing. Wonderful stuff.‿ Kirkus Reviews

Embroiled in war, Alan Lewrie is in for the fight of his life After being shipped off to the navy, Alan Lewrie has found his sea legs. Although a stark contrast to the social whirl of London, his rise in status to naval officer rather suits him. When, alongside the crew of the Desperate, he finds himself entangled in the siege of Yorktown, he is forced to fight for his life. But rescuing a loyalist family, along with their attractive daughter Caroline, gets Lewrie in even hotter water... The second action-packed instalment of The Alan Lewrie Naval Adventures is perfect for fans of Philip McCutchan, Julian Stockwin and Patrick O'Brian. 'You could get addicted to this series. Easily.' New York Times Book Review'The best naval series since C. S. Forester . . . Recommended.' Library Journal'Fast-moving. . . A hugely likeable hero, a huge cast of sharply drawn supporting characters: there's nothing missing. Wonderful stuff.' Kirkus ReviewsThe Alan Lewrie Naval AdventuresThe King's CoatThe French AdmiralThe King's CommissionThe King's PrivateerThe Gun KetchH.M.S. CockerelThe King's CommanderJester's FortuneThe King's CaptainSea of Grey

A rogue officer turns privateer in this thrilling historical adventure.1783: Officer Alan Lewrie becomes His Majesty's secret agent. Fresh from war in the Americas, Lewrie finds London a pure pleasure. Then, at Plymouth, he boards the trading ship Telesto to find out why merchantmen are disappearing in the East Indies. Between the pungent shores of Calcutta and teaming Canton, Lewrie discovers a young French captain, backed by an armada of pirates, on a plundering rampage. While treaties tie the navy's hands, a King's privateer is free to plunge into the fire and blood of a dirty war in the South China Sea. The King's Privateer is perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Patrick O'Brian.

An epic adventure full of peril on the high seas.1782: Fresh from passing his Lieutenancy examination, Alan Lewrie is promoted to first officer aboard brig o‿war Shrike. He is sent to the Caribbean, where the Royal Navy battles the French and Spanish. Despite his assignment, Lieutenant Lewrie just can‿t help himself, chasing the attentions of the young Lucy Beaumont. But when ordered to carry diplomats to Florida‿s Gulf Coast and form an alliance with the Creeks and Seminoles to resist the spread of a fledgeling US, Lewrie might just get into even more trouble‿The King‿s Commission is a rip-roaring tale perfect for fans of C.S. Forester and Julian Stockwin.