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Question:Sink The Shigure was a great read. Part of one afternoon + a couple hours in the evening for start to finish. The novel was set in WWII, yet you refer to the COB as a Master Chief. The rates of both Senior and Master Chief were not created until 1958. Answer:I’m glad you enjoyed […]

Question:Hello Mr. Cooke I really enjoyed “Pride Runs Deep” and “Rise to Victory”. I just picked up “Sink the Shigure” and am looking forward to it as well. I very much enjoy the setting of a USN warship in the South Pacific in WWII. Have you considered placing your setting on a destroyer as opposed […]

Question:Commander Cooke, just finished “Pride Runs Deep”, enjoyed it very much. I did six years in USN (61-67) with the last three in a sub. I’m a plank owner of USS U. S. Grant SSBN 631 (Blue). I departed as a ST1 (SS). I grew up in the Navy. I believe the law was “Rocks […]

Question:Just finished reading “Sink the Shigure” and really enjoyed the book. It was especially interesting as my brother was s submariner during WWII and made a number of war patrols. I did find what I believe to a mistake. On page 20 you mention the Uniform Code of Military Justice, this was not put in […]

Question:I thoroughly enjoyed your first two books, and I am halfway through Sink the Shigure. It shouldn’t take long to finish it because I can’t put it down! Will there be another book? I hope so. Take care. -Dan Answer:Dan, Work on the next book is well underway! I’ll keep the News page posted with […]

Question:Your books are excellent! I am a huge Tom Clancy and Harold Coyle fan and your works, I have read the first two, are fine examples of great story telling and interesting character development. Borders only had one copy of your newest work delivered in my area, Northeast Orlando and I snapped up the copy […]

Question:I am presently reading “Sink the Shigure” and have read up to page 153. I am a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the Naval Reserve and have a comment regarding authenticity. You refer to the COB (which I am not sure was a common term during WW2) as Master Chief. Senior Chief and Master Chief […]

Question:A friend recomended Rise To Victory which I very much enjoyed reading it and look forward to reading your other books. My father served in the Navy during WWII and he can not see very well to read. My question is, are you planning to record any of your books and if so when.I know […]

Question:I have really enjoyed your first two books and look forward to reading more. My friends have tried to purchase your books only to find that they have sold out. Please ask your publisher to stock the book stores with more copies. I am looking forward to reading SINK THE SHIGURE. Answer:Thank you. I’m glad […]

Question:What is the International Thriller Writers award and how are works selected to be considered for an award? Answer:Several hundred titles are submitted by the publishers for consideration. The judging committees are selected to balance men and women, authors and reviewers, while also incorporating an international flare with judges from beyond US borders. The judges […]