The Hero Ship

About the Book

Based on a naval battle in which he fought in World War II, bestselling novelist Hank Searls reveals the dramatic truth of high-ranking mutiny on a US carrier.

“As real as the stab of a searchlight.”

—Boston Herald Traveler

”Outstanding.”

—National Observer

About the Author

In WW-II, novelist Hank Searls, bestselling author of Overboard and Jaws II, watched a kamikaze slam the carrier Franklin and set her blazing off Tokyo Bay. Hero Ship probes a maverick skipper who refused his admiral’s orders to abandon his men trapped aboard.