Across the Narrow Seas

Ready for the final assault… 

A vast armada was assembled for the D-Day invasion. 

Among them was a small coaster, the S.S. Radgate, her holds loaded with high-explosive shells and small arms ammunition…

The crew aboard the Radgate, a crew varied in age and experience, share the same fears: fear of death, fear of their own behaviour under fire, fear of not returning to their loved ones.

In charge of her guns was Sergeant Peter Mason of the Maritime Royal Artillery. 

Mason, raised for a life of farming, is a long way from home and a long way from his betrothed, Clare. 

It is through his eyes that we see the blood, agony, and confusion of D-Day, and London under the flying bombs.

Against the tension of this ever-present threat comes a grim, realistic story of war, lightened by touches of tenderness and beauty.

Across the Narrow Seas is a gripping naval thriller that brings D-Day to live in vivid detail. 

A Grim and exciting tale’ – Sheffield Star 

‘There is the tang of the sea and plenty of excitement’ – Birmingham Mail 

‘Bears the stamp of authenticity that has so effectively flavoured previous seafaring yarns by this author.’ – Nottingham Evening Post 

James Pattinson is a full-time author who, despite having travelled throughout the world, still lives in the remote village where he grew up. He has written magazine articles, short stories and radio features as well as numerous novels including Crane.