The Passage - (Dan Lenson Novels) by David Poyer (Paperback)

About the Book

The Navy's most sophisticated destroyer carries a top-secret computer that can pilot an unmanned ship and send it into battle. As the weapons officer charged with its first mission, Lt. Dan Lenson has a chance to make history. But when the system develops a virus and a sailor takes his own life amid ugly allegations, Lenson finds himself caught in a web of betrayal. Martin's Press.

Book Synopsis

The Navy's most sophisticated destroyer, the USS Barrett carries a top-secret computer that can pilot an unmanned ship and send it into battle. As the weapons officer charged with its first mission Lieutenant Dan Lenson has a chance to make naval history.

But when the system develops a sinister virus and a sailor takes his own life amid ugly allegations, Lenson finds himself caught in a web of betrayal. Now, on the treacherous Windward Passage between the U.S. and Cuba, he'll undergo the ultimate test of honor and faith-- one that could cost him his career, his ship, and even his life.

Review Quotes

"Poyer knows what he is writing about when it comes to anything on, above or below the water."--"The New York Times Book Review"
"Unequalled for authenticity."--"Kirkus Reviews"
"A superbly crafted story."--"The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger-Star"

About the Author

David Poyer, bestselling author of "The Circle," "The Gulf," and "The Med," has written a terrifying odyssey of naval courage and determination that blows Clancy and Coonts out of the water.