The Sea of Silence

I was given this book as a gift and, since I'm researching a similar period, I found it fascinating. It is the seventh book in the series of Nathan Peake books but you don't need to have read the six previous books to enjoy this one- although, of course, you might want to. A seafaring novel, it’s a......more

I have to confess that nautical historical fiction has never appealed to me. But after reading Seth Hunter's Sea of Silence, I'm hooked! Nathan Peake is such a believable character, the plot gripped my imagination from page to page and the writing is excellent. Hunter's detailed research into life a......more

Politics and the Seas A very intriguing plot line which makes for a very good read. I couldn’t put this book down. Hard to keep track of Mr. Imlay and his nefarious doings. Is he a patriot, traitor, unscrupulous business man or something else? Just enough romance to keep Captain Peale in fine fettle.......more

Nathan Peake novels. I have followed this series, a very engrossing story well composed and historically correct. A great read. I would recommend these to any readers who enjoy this genre.......more

they’re getting better! It really feels as if the books are getting better, and this one seemed to have a lot more nautical detail, which makes sense if he wrote this during lockdown, as he says he did in the notes at the end. Lots more time to study!......more