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The Short Life of a Valiant Ship    by Barry Friedman
Price: $2.99 USD. 30820 words. Published on March 27, 2011. .

On October 15, 1942 the destroyer USS Meredith, and the tug USS Vireo, were attacked and sunk by Japanese aircraft carrier planes. For four days, the survivors floated in oil-covered waters, and watched helplessly while their comrades died or drowned or were devoured by sharks. Only ninety-six of the 329 crewmen of both ships, survived to be rescued
That's Life: It's Sexually Transmitted and Terminal    by Barry Friedman
Price: $0.99 USD. 70720 words. Published on March 30, 2011. .

A collection of vignettes covering the author’s experiences as a medical student and intern, a Naval Medical Officer during World War II, and more than 50 years as a practicing orthopaedic surgeon. Some are humorous, some are sad. All are true—well,maybe a little embellished.
Return of the Sea Empress    by Ken Rossignol
Price: $2.99 USD. 19620 words. Published by Kenneth Rossignol / Huggins Point Publishing LLC  on May 15, 2011. .

Danny and Marsha Jones are once again protecting The Sea Empress from threats. The luxury cruise ship has been refurbished following an attack by a seaplane loaded with explosives. The ship is back service and leaving Rome for voyage across the Atlantic that changes the relations between Cuba and the United States forever. Join the passengers of the Sea Empress who become witnesses to history.
Terrorist Within    by CE Stewart
Price: $3.99 USD. 69020 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on December 6, 2011. .

Colonel John Anderson, returning from a tour of duty and a follow-up extended vacation, finds more adventure than he bargained for when he hits the road to Texas. An unexpected call from the President of the United States triggers a chain reaction for John and his friends. The President’s call informs him of a worldwide terrorist organization that’s attempting a worldwide attack on freedom.
SURVIVOR: USS Russell a World War Two Destroyer    by Barry Friedman
Price: $2.99 USD. 56030 words. Published on April 2, 2012. .

For six action-filled years, the USS Russell, a World War Two destroyer was in the thick of combat. From the pre-Pearl Harbor Battle of the Atlantic to most of the Naval battles in the Pacific, Russell and her gallant crew fought a determined enemy. After earning sixteen battle stars, she brought the warriors who manned her guns and engines home alive. The Russell was a SURVIVOR.
Outbreak (#3 Destroyers Series)    by Holly Hook
Price: $2.99 USD. 67070 words. Published on April 28, 2012. .

Destroyers, Book Three Paul doesn’t want to kill anyone. All he’s wanted through his teenage years is to have his first Outbreak, where he’ll leave his body to take the form of a tornado. In Mobley, Oklahoma, it’s a normal part of growing up. But just as his wish is granted, he learns that his ability can be used for an evil purpose–and that those in charge are watching him.
Wolves in Jews Clothing.docx    by David Jones
Price: $5.99 USD. 55230 words. Published on June 19, 2012. .

Acting on phony intelligence the President of the USA orders the invasion of a small Arabian Kingdom. Prince Rashid happens to be visiting the USA as the attack begins. He steals a new weapon and wreaks havoc on the USA until the President becomes aware of the truth behind the phony intelligence.
Frostbite (#4 Destroyers Series)    by Holly Hook
Price: $2.99 USD. 61770 words. Published on November 7, 2012. .

Sophia’s teenage years have been plagued with another presence that lives inside her–one that freezes everything around her when it gets angry. When a new storm goddess arrives in town, it’s determined to get out of Sophia and join her…even it it means Sophia’s destruction and the end of the world.
The Consolidation of The Thistle    by J Tripp
Price: $2.99 USD. 205190 words. Published on December 23, 2012. .

sir john becomes lord weddell after his masterful handling of affairs in argentina. his business booms aftr he instigates a series of wells offshore but there still are people who want it all and jack has to fight another little battle before all is peaceful. to reward him for his efforts the queen raises him to the peerage titled lord leywood of weddell whic is an island in the falklands.
Behind the Tapestry: How Pat&Norm Helped Win WWII    by Dennis F. Shaw
Price: $4.95 USD. 93900 words. Published on May 20, 2013. .

In 1939, a sailor marries a Brooklyn girl before he ships out on a new destroyer. She follows him to San Diego; he sails to the North Atlantic. For the next 6 years, he then fights the enemy in the Pacific while she fights war profiteers at home in California. Long separations and infrequent letters frustrate them. How will they overcome these challenges and develop a marriage?