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Post by Vaughan on Sept 5, 2009 10:03:49 GMT
This is a book that gave me joy - twice.
First off the plot for this one. Night Boat is the story of a Caribbean island, Coquina. During World War two the shipping lanes in the area had been plagued with German submarines, sinking all and sundry. Worse, it had shelled the docks on Coquina, killing many residents and destroying buildings etc.
And then - the sub disappeared.
Moving on 40+ years and David Moore is diving at 150 feet on a coral reef when he finds a buried depth charge. Pushing it into an abyss he frantically wims awa as fast as he can. The charge goes off - dislodging the long buried Sub from its maritime grave.
How has the sub survived intact for so long? And who, or what, is knocking on the hull?
Cue Nazi zombies, throat tearing, voodoo, and all manner of nasties!
This was an absolutely terrific read. I'd even go as far as to say it's one of the better horror novels I've read thus far. There's plenty of action, gore, and mystery. And there's a fine sense of place with vivid use of colloquialisms.
I highly recommend this book - excellent!
In research the author a bit I came across his first novel, Baal. It was like a timewarp. That is a book I read back in the 80's and had totally forgotten about, it was good to be reminded. I really must try and find it.
Anyway - go grab Night Boat, I think there's a good chance you'll like it.
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