Trial by Fire, P.T. Deutermann
Trial by Fire, P.T. Deutermann
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Trial by Fire
A Novel

Author: P.T. Deutermann

Narrator: Peter Berkrot

Unabridged: 8 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 08/10/2021


Synopsis

March 19, 1945: The war in the Pacific approaches its apocalyptic climax. The largest wartime armada ever assembled, Task Force 58, is closing in on Okinawa; once taken, it will finally put American B-29 bombers in range of the home islands of Japan—and victory.

At the heart of the fleet are fourteen Essex-class aircraft carriers, including the USS Franklin, known as "Big Ben"—a 27,000-ton behemoth, home to 3,500 crewmen and 100 aircraft. Just after dawn, while crewmen prepare for battle, a single Japanese Yokosuka D4Y breaks through the clouds and drops two 500-pound bombs on Big Ben. The first rips through the flight deck's three-inch armor to the hangar deck, exploding amidst two dozen planes carrying thirty tons of explosives. Rockets and bombs howl in all directions. Hundreds of men are forced to leap into the sea to escape, leaving the captain with only one third of his crew; there are more dead, wounded, and trapped men left onboard than able-bodied sailors.

Trial by Fire is the gripping novelization of how, against all odds, the sailors of the Franklin were able to save their ship, after three agonizing days of battling the flames that ultimately claimed the lives of 832 men and injured 300 more. Listeners will be astounded and humbled by the heroic actions of a few brave sailors in the face of catastrophe.

About P.T. Deutermann

P. T. Deutermann is the noted author of many novels based on his experiences as a senior staff officer in Washington and at sea as a Navy captain, and later, commodore. His World War II works include Pacific Glory, which won the W. Y. Boyd Literary Award for Excellence in Military Fiction, Sentinels of Fire, The Commodore, Ghosts of Bungo Suido, and The Iceman. He lives with his wife in North Carolina.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tammy on November 20, 2024

Danielle Steel books are as predictable as sand at the beach, and almost as annoying. After reading the first chapter, it’s obvious how it will end - just like every other book she’s written. It’s my own fault for picking these up each time she cranks out a new one but I still do it. 🤷🏻‍♀️ They’re q......more

Goodreads review by Suzzie on January 25, 2025

One of my favorite Danielle Steel books!......more

Goodreads review by paige (ptsungirl) on December 04, 2024

"Maybe love isn't possible unless you're willing to take a risk."......more

Goodreads review by Sherri on December 23, 2024

"Trial by Fire" by Danielle Steel tells the story of Dahlia de Beaumont, a successful Parisian businesswoman whose life is dramatically altered by the devastating California wildfires. It explores themes of resilience, love, and finding strength in the face of adversity.......more

Goodreads review by Deity World on December 29, 2024

My final book of 2024 and what a blast it was a must read......more