Seawolf: Mask of Command

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The Seawolf represents over ten years of work, and the number of people who have helped me over the years is legion. First of all, I must thank my bride, Georgia, for nearly twenty-five years of love and support. She has always been there for me through the successes and the failures, always with steadfast confidence and support. I am very appreciative of Donna for her wisdom, editor’s pen and friendship, and Anne for her timely suggestions and humor. Next, I would be remiss if I did not thank my family for their love and good cheer. Lieutenant Commander Stephen Strayer who patiently consented to answer my numerous questions on what it’s like to serve on board a submarine. Finally, I would like to thank you, the reader, who have given me your time and trust.

The dacha was hidden from direct observation in a remote wood outside the city, protected by layers of electronic and physical security to ensure the discussions conducted within were secret. Outside the walls of the building, no one knew that monumental consequences would result from the decisions made during the week-long meeting. Participants were whisked under tight security, at night, from the airport to the dacha in limousines with blackout windows. Back in their home countries, subterfuge concealed the fact that the leaders were absent.

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