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Comment from Steve

Question:Comander, I became intrested in submarines while employed as a shipyard worker at Mare Island Shipyard. I have an Autographed copy of Wahoo, which I bought during a book tour and the honor of meeting Adm Richard O’Kane. I have read all 3 of your books, cant wait for the next. Long live super Jack […]

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Comment from Herman

Question:Mr. Cooke, I just took the time to read a few recent emails to you. I am reading Sink The Shigure. I’m on page 105. Have to agree with most of the nitpicking although I enjoy your style of story telling. Mostly very realistic and enjoyable. I’m a retired RMC with over 20 years active […]

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Comment from Arnie

Question:I just finished reading your book “Rise to Victory”. As a retired Naval Officer – nuc submariner (2 SSN’s and 2 FBM’s) as well as a qualified Engineering Officer (though never served as such)- I found the story well done. However I am very disturbed by the negative image you portrayed of almost all the […]

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Comment from John

Question:CDR, thoroughly enjoyed Sink the Shigure. BZ. I’ve always been fascinated with WWII Sub stories, fiction or non-fiction. In the Shigure Book you make reference to two “Master Chief Petty Officers” (Lagrange and Quinn.) I believe the USN rates of Master Chief and Senior Chief did not come into existence until the late 50’s. No […]

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Comment from John

Question:Congratulations and thanks for your outstanding work. I’ve enjoyed being transported into an exciting and very real world for a number of hours thanks to your vivid and energetic fiction. When and why did you take up writing? Becoming a professional writer is a daunting task. When and how did you realize you had this […]

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Comment from Art

Question:Have just finished reading Sink the Shigure. Very enjoyable. In two instances later in the story, you have the Whitefin drop anchor. My understanding is that WWII US Fleet submarines had their anchors and anchor chains removed in the US prior to sailing to war zones, to avoid the risk of them run out during, […]

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Comment from Vincent

Question:Hi I serverd on the USS Houston SSN 713 1994-1998 as a JO. What boat did you serve on and time frame? Just started reading Sink the Shigure on business trip. It is excellent Answer:Your name sounds very familiar. We were probably at nuke school at the same time, and probably passed each other on […]

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Comment from Doug

Question:I have Pride Runs Deep. A great story. I’ve just purchased and reading Sink The Shigure. I and have on order, Rise to Victory. Will there be more stories with Jack Tremain? Friends, who also enjoy your stories, agree with me that there aren’t enough WW2 submarine stories/books. Does the “coming soon” picture under ART […]

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Comment from Keith

Question:Dear Mr. Cooke, I’ve noticed that the Publishers’ Weekly review of “Sink the Shigure” posted on Amazon states that “Sink” is your 3rd WWII book “… following Rise To Victory.” This is an error isn’t it? I read Rise To Victory and remember it being set in the nuclear navy. You’ve only written 2 Jack […]