The Last Ship: A NovelThe unimaginable horror of total nuclear war has been let loose upon the world, and only one ship, the Nathan James, with 152 men and 26 women aboard, has survived. Her captain narrates the electryfing story of this crew's voyage through the hell of nuclear winter, their search for survivial, and the fate of mankind when they find an uncontaminated paradise. "Beautifully written...A magnificent book." CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER |
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The Sword of the Fleet | 1 |
The Barents | 136 |
Valid Messages | 142 |
Copyright | |
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