The Terrible Hours, 9780060932770
Paperback
On the eve of World War II, the “Squalus”, America’s prized submarine, plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic. Thirty-three members survived, largely because of the efforts of U.S. Navy officer Charles “Swede” Momsen. In this thrilling true account, Maas vividly recreates the adventure, which w…

The Terrible Hours

the greatest submarine rescue in history

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    6 March 2001

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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
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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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