An Explosive Situation: A naval adventure in stormy seas

By Gilbert Hackforth-Jones

Funny and authentic tales of life at sea Perfect for fans of Dewey Lambdin, Patrick O'Brian, John Winton, and Douglas Reeman.

A baptism of fire on an idyllic sea...

Sub-Lieutenant Paul Dexter is settling in to life aboard destroyer HMS Seagull, part of the Mediterranean Fleet, when he is suddenly left completely in charge.

Though a huge responsibility, it should not be a difficult task. The ship is anchored in a quiet bay in the Aegean Sea, staying out of reach of trouble.

But the day takes a sudden turn when a fierce storm blows in and a dilapidated steamer comes into view, signalling its distress with a fire in its hold.

Boarding the Greek vessel to investigate, Dexter finds himself tangled up in a series of disastrous events where he is thoroughly put to the test.

He suddenly finds himself in charge of not only an illicit cargo but a scheming, villainous crew. Will he manage to regain control...?

AN EXPLOSIVE SITUATION is the third book in the Paul Dexter Series: action-packed historical naval adventures.

PAUL DEXTER SERIES:
BOOK 1: Chinese Poison
BOOK 2: All Stations to Malta
BOOK 3: An Explosive Situation
BOOK 4: Shadow of the Rock
BOOK 5: Second-in-Command
BOOK 6: Redoubtable Dexter
BOOK 7: Dexter at War

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FTS5N5D8
• ISBN13: 9798267815727
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"