Fire on the Waters: A Novel of the Civil War at Sea

by David Poyer

Book Overview

The year is 1861 , and America shudders on the brink of disunion. Elisha Eaker, scion of a wealthy Manhattan banking family, joins the Navy against his father's wishes. He does it as much to avoid an... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684871335
• ISBN13: 9780684871332
• Release Date: July 2001
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 445 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.4" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

"A Nation At War With Itself"

Another winner by David Poyer with "Fire On The Water." A Nation at war with itself as a Southerner fights battles within himself as well as on the high seas!

A Navy Classic

David Poyer has once again demonstrated his leadership talent in telling an unique Navy story. This novel will be a Navy classic alongside such books as the Sand Pebble. It brings into the reader's face the struggle between those who wore the uniform between their allegience to their respective states or to their country. It was only after the Civil War that Robert E. Lee is said to have remarked that before the war he was a Virginian and afterwards he was an American. This novel is a glimpse into that gray area just before full hostilities broke out. It is captivating and it will keep you turning pages. If you can only read one historical Navy fiction this year, then this is the one.CAPT David E. Meadows, USNAuthor of THE SIXTH FLEET series

Great Civil War Novel

Beginning to end, a great read. Captured the spirit and feel of the times, great description of ship board life and early civil war action. Well drawn characters, enjoyed it from beggining to end and already hoping for sequel.

A great new series for fans of David Poyer's naval fiction

If you're a fan of David Poyer's Dan Lenson novels you owe it to yourself to check out Fire on the Waters.One of David Poyer's greatest strengths as a writer is his ability to accurately portray navy life. He has now taken this a step farther, giving us insight into a more unfamiliar time in the navy's history -- the transition from sail to steam. Once again he has painted vivid images of life in the navy at the time, meshing actual characters in our navy's history with his fictional characters to create a compelling story. Apparently this is the beginning of a new trilogy and I can't wait for the new novels. I highly recommend this novel to anyone looking for a good sea story.

David Poyer earns another Bravo Zulu with Fire on the Waters

Fire on the Waters, the latest from acclaimed author David Poyer, earns a well deserved Bravo Zulu (Naval Shorthand for Outstanding Job)for the superb job he has done on this Civil War tale of two navies. His ability to keep multiple sub-plots moving, nautical and period details both accurate and interesting, and keep a lively pace are once again showcased to their fullest extent. His ability to keep a plot twist hidden until the last instant was just one more thing that kept me reading until the wee hours of the morning. I could not put this book down. His characters are sympathetic and interesting, and most importantly, believable. I have read most of Mr. Poyer's books, and once again he has not disappointed me. My only regret is that I have to wait for the next one to come out. This book, like all his books, leaves me eagerly anticipating the next. Mr. Poyer is an outstanding author of Naval Fiction, both contemporary as well as historical, and he has successfully crossed into other genres as well. I highly recommend ANY book he has authored. Bottom line: BUY THIS BOOK!