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WARLEY a thrilling historical naval adventure (The Decoy Ships series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Christopher C. Tubbs (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 2,766 ratings
DISCOVER A BRAND NEW THRILLING HISTORICAL NAVAL ADVENTURE SERIES FROM A BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

Perfect for fans of C.S Forester, John Drake, Patrick O’Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Griff Hosker.

18th Century.

England is at war with the French. The East India Company is at risk of losing its trade routes.

Tom Batrick arrives in London. For the past ten years he’s worked his way up the ranks on ships patrolling Canadian waters. Now, at the request of the East India Company, he is to Captain the merchant ship Warley.

But Warley is a disguised warship.

It will act as a decoy to lure pirates, as well as French ships, away from British trade.

But as Tom sails to India and China, he discovers Warley’s mission is not just to fight off enemy attacks. The ship is crucial to the East India Company’s undercover trade in opium.

Outlawed by China, the Company is smuggling opium to bolster its profits, regardless of its addictive and deadly effects.

Warley is considered a perfect transport for the precious cargo. But at what cost to Tom and his crew?

PRAISE FOR CHRISTOPHER C. TUBBS DECOY SHIPS SERIES:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thoroughly enjoyable. The story cracked along with pace . . . Will definitely be reading more from Mr Tubbs.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This story had me truly enthralled. At times it felt as if I was aboard ship.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Great adventures on the high seas. All action in the Mediterranean for the most, sea battles with action brilliantly described.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Thrilling adventures in a warship.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Tubbs is as always on top of his game!’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Totally absorbing.’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This has to be the best Christopher C Tubbs book so far.’
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thriller, naval, historical, adventure, action, 17th century, france, ship, captain
mediteranean, pirate, vessel, ship, barbary, espionage, terror, mayhem, battle, adventure
C.S Forester, John Drake, Patrick O’Brian, Bernard Cornwell and Griff Hosker.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D4ZYD2PS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lume Books Historical Naval Adventures, A Joffe Books Company
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 6, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 292 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Decoy Ships series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 2,766 ratings

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Christopher C Tubbs

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Christopher C Tubbs, is a SABA 2020 Fiction Book award short listed Author. A dog loving descendent of a long line of Dorset clay miners who has traced his family tree back to the 16th century in the Isle of Purbeck. He left school at 16 to take an apprenticeship in Avionics and has been a public speaker for most of his career and was one of the founders of a successful games company back in the 1990’s.

Now in his sixties he is writing the stories he had going around in his head for many years. Thanks to inspiration from great fiction and fantasy authors he was finally able to put digit to keyboard and start writing the Dorset Boy series. He makes no apologies that he write for himself. The stories emerge as he writes and is often surprised by the twists and turns that they take. His dogs sit by him as he writes and it would be unfair to leave them out so look out for them in The Dorset Boy series.Now living in the Netherlands Antilles on the island of Bonaire with his wife and furry kids.

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Customers find this historical naval adventure captivating and thoroughly enjoyable, with one review noting it's a wonderful diversion into history. The book features interesting characters.

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Customers enjoy the captivating story of this historical naval adventure, with one customer highlighting its engaging plot and plenty of action.

"Detailed account of the EIC in its spectacular period. Much detail of challenges, naval actions, opportunistic trading, and wealth ...." Read more

"Tubby is an excellent story teller and provides interesting characters, plots, and adventures for his characters...." Read more

"...But, I find myself delighted and surprised. This was a wonderful escape into the past with relatable and likable characters!..." Read more

"...This book is far better, more exciting, interesting and actually bloodier than Kingfisher. A very interesting and engaging protagonist...." Read more

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Customers find the book thoroughly enjoyable and wonderful, with one customer specifically praising it as an excellent part of the Dorset Boy series.

"I found the certain order of the in a few pages . the chaictors were well played with easy t!o.remember the book kept my attention to the last page." Read more

"Entertaining and enjoyable read. Tom Batrick is no Allen Lewrie or the like, yet an authentic, likable sort...." Read more

"This is a well done novel. Entertaining and comfortably moving. I hope this author does more. Keep it up, sailor." Read more

"...Well done, wish there were more books like this from the author. I have read all his books and loved them all." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

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"...This was a wonderful escape into the past with relatable and likable characters!..." Read more

"...A very interesting and engaging protagonist. A thoroughly enjoyable book." Read more

"...Very hard to put down and hoping for more. The characters are believable and there were enough twists and turns to not lead the reader down any..." Read more

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  • John Hughes
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read sets itself at a good pace
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2025
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    I found the certain order of the in a few pages . the chaictors were well played with easy t!o.remember the book kept my attention to the last page.
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  • Andy in Heidelberg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024
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    Entertaining and enjoyable read. Tom Batrick is no Allen Lewrie or the like, yet an authentic, likable sort. Looking forward to more adventures and maybe a few seaborne when Tom sometimes finds family life a little mundane.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good tead
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025
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    This is a well done novel. Entertaining and comfortably moving. I hope this author does more.
    Keep it up, sailor.
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  • Patrick
    4.0 out of 5 stars British Commercial History
    Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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    Detailed account of the EIC in its spectacular period. Much detail of challenges, naval actions, opportunistic trading, and wealth . A loot romance, including jewels and humans alike.
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  • Russ Beaubien
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting tales.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
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    Tubby is an excellent story teller and provides interesting characters, plots, and adventures for his characters. Also he provides an interesting explanation of the lives of those on the EIC ships of the time period. Well done, wish there were more books like this from the author. I have read all his books and loved them all.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Needs proofreading and editing
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
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    Page 29, 3rd paragraph, the muzzle plugs are called tompions NOT tampons!! Pay attention to your wordsmithing and terminology. The order is out tompions!
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  • TucsonBob
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful diversion into history
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2024
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    I'm always leary when there is hype that " if you love O'BRIAN and Aubrey you'll love this!" But, I find myself delighted and surprised. This was a wonderful escape into the past with relatable and likable characters! I was engaged all the way and will be looking for the next in series for further enjoyment.
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  • Dennis B. Swaney
    4.0 out of 5 stars A minor error
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2024
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    The crew sings “Slent Night” on Christmas 1796. However it wasn’t composed until Christmas of 1818.
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  • Laszlo Sipka
    4.0 out of 5 stars Guter Service
    Reviewed in Germany on April 3, 2025
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    Genau was ich wollte, und dies Termingerecht. Danke
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  • Windy 11
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read, it’s a shame the lead character has retired
    Reviewed in Australia on February 20, 2025
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    This is a great read, it’s a shame Tom has retired however. I will have to seek out another author who loves writing sea stories from the 1800’s
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  • robert standring
    5.0 out of 5 stars very good read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2025
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    excellent story
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  • Geordieic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Second read through was as good as the first.
    Reviewed in Australia on January 19, 2025
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    Great feel good read from start to finish. More of Commodore Tom Batrick please. You can rely on a good read from any Tubbs book.
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  • Linda Raynsford
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed storybook
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2024
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    Enjoyed book
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