
The Terrible Hours
the greatest submarine rescue in history
$28.29
- Paperback
304 pages
- Release Date
6 March 2001
Summary
“A suspenseful tale of terror, courage, heroism and American military genius. I couldn’t put it down.” – Tom Brokaw
The #1 New York Times bestselling epic of nautical heroism and an immensely exciting tale of submarine disaster and man pitted against nature
On the eve of World War II, the Squalus, America’s newest submarine, plunged into the North Atlantic. Miraculously, thirty-three crew members still survived. While their loved ones …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780060932770 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0060932775 |
| Author: | Peter Maas |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 6 March 2001 |
| Weight: | 231g |
| Dimensions: | 204mm x 135mm x 17mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Suspenseful.”
“A white-knuckle read.” - Publishers Weekly“Each time I pick up Maas, I feel that I have been given a backstage pass to an American moment.” - Los Angeles Times Book Review“Gripping.” - New York Times Book Review“Heroic.” - Washington Post Book World“Mr. Maas…proves once again there is little he cannot achieve with the written word.” - New York Times Book Review“Peter Maas has given us a suspenseful tale of terror, courage, heroism and American military genius. I couldn’t put it down.” - Tom Brokaw“Peter Maas offers insights only the best reporters can unearth.” - Boston Globe“Riveting.” - Vanity Fair“Suspenseful.” - Chicago Tribune“Take a deep breath before diving into this Navy rescue.” - Life magazine“Thrilling… . A wonderful book… a harrowing tale of suspense.” - The Oregonian (Portland)“Thrilling…breathlessly written.” - Washington Post
About The Author
Peter Maas
Peter Maas’s is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller Underboss. His other notable bestsellers include The Valachi Papers, Serpico, Manhunt, and In a Child’s Name. He lives in New York City.
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