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In the decade after World War II, the USS Cushing is transformed into a nuclear‑powered submarine carrying 16 missile silos with explosive power surpassing all wartime munitions. Deployed on a secret Arctic mission to test the missiles’ effectiveness beneath ice, the Cushing encounters a suspicious Russian submarine, setting the stage for a suspenseful naval thriller rich in technical detail and submarine lore. The story unfolds as the crew confronts both the harsh polar environment and the looming threat posed by their hidden adversary.
First publish date: 1979
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Edward L. Beach Jr.
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