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Time and Tide by Thomas Fleming is a massive novel set in the Pacific Theater of World War II, focusing on the aging cruiser and her captain, while delving into the lives of the 1,200 crew members. The story weaves fiction with real naval engagements and senior figures, providing a different perspective on life aboard a ship during wartime. The book portrays the harrowing conditions and challenges faced by the crew, including incompetent leadership and the struggles of fighting a common enemy while dealing with internal conflicts.
The author, Thomas Fleming, skillfully develops well-rounded characters, both good and bad, drawing readers into their successes and failures. The narrative explores the forgotten aspects of the war in the Pacific, shedding light on the experiences of those involved and the sacrifices made during this tumultuous time.
From The Publisher:
Time and Tide begins with the Navy cruiser, Jefferson City, looming out of the dawn, fleeing a night of terror and death, the bodies of crewmen floating in water-filled compartments below decks. She has deserted her sister ships at the Battle of Savo Island - the worst naval defeat in U.S. history.
New York Times bestselling author Thomas Fleming personalizes the war in the Pacific in this compelling novel of intrigue, love, and honor set aboard the fictional USS Jefferson City. From the night battles off Guadalcanal to the kamikaze-ridden skies of Okinawa, Time and Tide contrasts the horrors of war with the passions of love in this epic tale of Americans on the cutting edge of history.
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