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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Question:Re: Sink the Shigure Dear Mr. Cooke, In military novels technical details often foul up the large story. Your book “Sink…” starts off poorly. p1 – there were no computers in WW II subs. Computing machines, yes; computers no. p19 – “button-down khaki”? Not GI to best of my knowledge. p20 – The Uniform Code […]

Question:Hi Commander, As an unabashed fan of the WWII boats and the men who served on them…and whose collection of sub novels is in excess of 300, I must tell you how much I enjoyed both Jack Tremain stories. I had the honor of being a good friend of George Grider who was a member […]

Question:SINK THE SHIGURE is one heckuva fantastic read that’s perfect for a summer’s day and night. I love Tremain; he’s beautifully delineated. The narrative hums. I’m right there in the sub action, it’s so crisply described!This reader has become a devoted fan overnight, Commander! Answer:I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for the nice comment! – […]

Question:commander, i read “sink the shigure” within two days!! now i will read the other two as prequals!! well paced, well done! big ww 2 buff here.. retired infantry army major and active member of the uscg auxiliary.. semper paratus!! keep up the good work.. fred Answer:Fred, That’s great to hear. If you want to […]

Question:Reading PRD and am about halfway though. I’m gonna punch Tee in the nose. BTW you ever mess around with any of the Silent Hunter video games. Iv’e been playing SH4 since it’s pacific theater and good fun while reading this book. Answer:Posted: 08/22/07Great game! I’m a big fan of the series. Can’t wait for […]