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"A suspenseful tale of terror, courage, heroism and American military genius. I couldn't put it down."  — Tom Brokaw

The #1 New York Times bestselling epic of nautical heroism and an immensely exciting tale of submarine disaster and man pitted against nature

On the eve of World War II, the Squalus, America's newest submarine, plunged into the North Atlantic. Miraculously, thirty-three crew members still survived. While their loved ones waited in unbearable tension on shore, their ultimate fate would depend upon one man, U.S. Navy officer Charles "Swede" Momsen—an extraordinary combination of visionary, scientist, and man of action.

In this thrilling true narrative, prize-winning author Peter Maas brings us in the vivid detail a moment-by-moment account of the disaster and the man at its center. Could he actually pluck those men from a watery grave? Or had all his pioneering work been in vain?

About the Author

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Peter Maas's is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller Underboss. His other notable bestsellers include The Valachi Papers, Serpico, Manhunt, and In a Child's Name. He lives in New York City.

Praise For…

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"A thrilling tale of naval heroism." — Lisa Ko, author of The Leavers

"Each time I pick up Maas, I feel that I have been given a backstage pass to an American moment." — Los Angeles Times Book Review

"Mr. Maas...proves once again there is little he cannot achieve with the written word." — New York Times Book Review

"Peter Maas has given us a suspenseful tale of terror, courage, heroism and American military genius. I couldn't put it down." — Tom Brokaw

"Peter Maas offers insights only the best reporters can unearth." — Boston Globe

"Riveting." — Vanity Fair

"Take a deep breath before diving into this Navy rescue." — Life magazine

"Suspenseful." — Chicago Tribune

"Thrilling...breathlessly written." — Washington Post

"Heroic." — Washington Post Book World

"Gripping." — New York Times Book Review

"A white-knuckle read." — Publishers Weekly