Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent

Douglas Reeman / Alexander Kent

5 Series

Douglas Reeman, also known as Alexander Kent, is a British author renowned for his historical naval fiction. He served in the Royal Navy from 1940, participating in World War II and the Korean War. Reeman is best known for his Richard Bolitho and Blackwood Family series, the latter also known as the Royal Marines series.

Under the pseudonym Alexander Kent, Douglas Reeman penned "The Richard Bolitho" series. "His Majesty's U-Boat," also known as "Go In and Sink," follows the gripping tale of a British naval officer commandeering a captured German U-boat during World War II. The protagonist navigates the perils of enemy waters, executing covert missions critical to the war effort. Tension mounts as he balances the constant threat of detection with the psychological strain of operating behind enemy lines. This novel blends historical accuracy with intense naval action, captivating readers with its suspenseful narrative.

Richard Bolitho (as Alexander Kent)

To Glory We Steer

(1968)

Form Line of Battle

(1969)

Enemy in Sight

(1969)

The Flag Captain

(1971)

Sloop of War

(1971)

Command a King's Ship

(1973)

Signal-Close Action!

(1973)

Midshipman Bolitho

(1975)

Midshipman Bolitho and the Avenger

(1976)

Stand into Danger

(1976)

Passage to Mutiny

(1976)

In Gallant Company

(1977)

The Inshore Squadron

(1978)

A Tradition of Victory

(1981)

Success to the Brave

(1983)

Colours Aloft!

(1986)

Honour this Day

(1987)

With All Despatch

(1989)

The Only Victor

(1990)

Beyond the Reef

(1992)

The Darkening Sea

(1993)

For My Country's Freedom

(1995)

Cross of St. George

(1996)

Sword of Honour

(1998)

Second to None

(1999)

Relentless Pursuit

(2001)

Man of War

(2002)

Band of Brothers

(2005)

Heart of Oak

(2007)

In the King's Name

(2011)

Blackwood Family

Badge of Glory

(1982)

The First to Land

(1984)

The Horizon

(1994)

Dust on the Sea

(1999)

Knife Edge

(2004)

Standalone Novels

A Prayer for the Ship

(1958)

High Water

(1959)

Send a Gunboat

(1960)

Dive in the Sun

(1961)

The Hostile Shore

(1962)

The Last Raider

(1963)

H.M.S Saracen

(1965)

With Blood and Iron

(1965)

Path of the Storm

(1966)

Deep Silence

(1967)

The Pride and the Anguish

(1968)

To Risks Unknown

(1969)

The Greatest Enemy

(1970)

Rendezvous - South Atlantic

(1972)

His Majestys U-boat / Go In and Sink!

(1973)

The Destroyers

(1974)

Winged Escort

(1975)

Surface with Daring

(1976)

Strike From The Sea

(1979)

A Ship Must Die

(1979)

Torpedo Run

(1981)

Against the Sea

(1981)

The Volunteers

(1985)

The Iron Pirate

(1986)

In Danger's Hour

(1988)

The White Guns

(1989)

Killing Ground

(1991)

Sunset

(1994)

A Dawn Like Thunder

(1997)

Battlecruiser

(1997)

For Valour

(1999)

Twelve Seconds to Live

(2002)

The Glory Boys

(2006)

Short Story Collections

Douglas Reeman Introduces Sea Captain's Tales

(1986)

Non-Fiction

Against the Sea

(1981)

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