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Comment from Dave

Question:have read your first three…unbelievable, can’t wait for your fourth… what will be its title …please Answer:I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the nice comment. The title for book 4 has not yet been settled. The publisher always has the last word on those things. Keep checking back for updates… All Best! – RCC

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Comment from Andrew

Question:Hello, my name is Andrew. I love submarines and submarine stories. I only have one of your books, Sink The Shigure. Where can I get Rise To Victory and Pride Runs Deep? I don’t know how this whole question/comment thing works. Do I have to go to your website to see your reply to this […]

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Comment from MG

Question:Dear Mr. Cooke, I have really enjoyed both of your first novels & I’m finishing STS now. I’ve read about 30 or so sub books, and yours are among the very best. Your character development really is superb. Here’s the obvious question: How long do we have to wait for the next one? -MG Answer:MG,Thank […]

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Comment from Claudia

Question:Hello, hello! I’m a student in Laura’s writing class at Glendale Community College…just wanted to extend my sincere thanks for your invaluable insight and perspective on the novel writing process and the ways of the biz! We greatly appreciate your time! You are awesome! Congratulations on all of your success, wishing you the BEST!!! -Claudia […]

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Comment from Randy

Question:I enjoyed the heck out of “Pride Runs Deep” and likewise “Sink The Shigure.” Gotta read “Rise To Victory.” Hope you have more in the works. By the way, what does “R.” stand for? Answer:I hope you enjoy RISE as much as you did the others. Thanks for the nice comment. As for what the […]

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Comment from Paul

Question:RON, Just finished reading all three of your books on vacation. Good reads. My only comment is that on pg 105 and 414, you called the COBs LaGrange and Quinn Master Chiefs. Senior and Master chiefs didnt come about until around @1958. Looking forward to your next book. thanks Paul Answer:Paul, I’m glad you liked […]

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Comment from Roger

Question:I just read Rise To Victory and I already read your other two books.Please keep them coming. Roger Paulsen MM2SS USS Hawkbill SSN 666 Answer:Roger, I’m honored a fast-attack guy enjoyed them. Thanks for the kind remarks. Pride Runs Deep! – RCC

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Comment from Ron

Question:PRIDE RUNS DEEP & SINK THE SHIGURE were absolutely the best two WWII submarine books I have read since RUN SILENT RUN DEEP and DAS BOOT. I am an avid collector of sub books and have as of today 518; many from the 40,s and 50’s. Served in the Submarine Service from 66-70 and have […]

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Comment from Jerry

Question:Shigure was a great read. My dad worked on subs in the Chas Naval Shipyard from the 50’s into the nuclear age, and I connect with his world through your stories. What a great bunch of men who changed the world (and are changing it today. Thank you. Did you do a short story of […]

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Comment from Tom

Question:Deeply enjoyed your Sink the Shigure and I will read others. Some things that may help. Aide cord is an aiguillette. WWII special ops units would have been called Rangers not commandos. Tremain would have seen even the LTC as extremely young not grey headed. The Average age of MAJ and LTC in WWII was […]