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Sink the Rising Sun by Jon C. Gabriel follows the journey of a twenty-five-year-old inexperienced naval officer named Benjamin Holt. During the chaos and destruction of World War II, he is given command of an aging submarine, newer crewmen, and outdated equipment. Their mission is to disrupt and destroy the supply lines of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Stationed in Albany, Australia, Holt navigates the waters of the Pacific as he and his crew search for the enemy in defense of the United States. “When danger struck, he got weirdly calm and analytical.” Thus, his command leaves little room for unavoidable politics and even less for thoughts of a doomed romance. Then again, it is best to act lest you be acted upon.
In times of war, it can be challenging to make a moral choice when every option feels wrong. In Sink the Rising Sun, Jon C. Gabriel introduces readers to military hero Benjamin Holt in this compelling war story. Readers will quickly become invested in the lives of Holt's crew and fellow officers. Gabriel does not hold back on authenticity; his vivid descriptions of life aboard a wartime submarine immerse readers in the heart of the action. This fast-paced page-turner is filled with philosophical insights, vernacular expressions, and bits of unexpected humor. Veterans, history buffs, and romance fans will not want to miss this book. Sink the Rising Sun is Gabriel’s debut novel, and as luck would have it, he promises, “There’s more to come.”
