


Books in series

#1
Crash Dive
2015
A WWII naval thriller in the tradition of the Hornblower series ...
October, 1942. The United States and the Empire of Japan are at war. Charlie Harrison, a young and ambitious lieutenant, reports for duty aboard the S-55, a worn-out WWI-era submarine. While the Battle of Guadalcanal rages on land, air, and sea, the captain plans a daring attack against Rabaul, the heart of Japanese power in the South Pacific. There, the hunter will become the hunted, and Charlie will discover how good he is at war.

#2
Silent Running
2016
Lt. Charlie Harrison survived the horrors of Rabaul and the midnight battle with the Mizukaze. When he reports to Sabertooth at Pearl, he must contend with a crew that isn't quite welcoming and an officer protecting a dire secret.
While underway, the captain reveals the submarine's mission—travel to the Japanese-occupied Philippines, deliver supplies to the Filipino guerillas, and bring American refugees home.
When Sabertooth runs into Yosai, one of the big aircraft carriers that attacked Pearl Harbor, the mission changes. As disaster strikes, Charlie must take command and make the ultimate decision—get the refugees home, or risk everything on an all-or-nothing attack.

#3
Battle Stations
2016
The third book in the popular Crash Dive series!
Fresh from PXO School, Lt. Charlie Harrison is offered a posting on the Sandtiger under Captain Gilbert Moreau, a legendary submarine ace. Sandtiger's mission? Join an elite wolf pack penetrating the heart of the Japanese Empire.There, Moreau will teach Charlie how to fight—and what lines should never be crossed.
Look for Contact!, the fourth book in the series, coming spring 2017.

#4
Contact!
2017
The fourth book in the popular Crash Dive series!
Still reeling from the hellish battle in the Japan Sea, Lt. Commander Charlie Harrison returns from Prospective Commanding Officer School to find the Sandtiger languishing in repair while her crew idles. He expects to take command, but the post is given to Captain Howard Saunders.
Sandtiger’s orders: Take a team of elite commandos to the island of Saipan to destroy a major coastal gun before 70,000 Marines land on its beaches. Once Saipan is taken, American bombers will be able to reach Tokyo. For the Japanese Empire, this triggers kantai kessen—the final decisive naval battle.
When disaster strikes, Charlie must save his submarine and salvage the mission, battling his erratic commander while fighting the enemy. Along the way, he learns sacrifice and the true cost of war.

#5
Hara-Kiri
a novel of the Pacific War
2018
The fifth book in the popular Crash Dive series!
Charlie Harrison finally achieves his dream of commanding the Sandtiger, leading her able crew on a war patrol to the Philippines in September 1944. Along the way, he faces the challenges of command, a malfunctioning boat, and a patrol area that appears devoid of enemy ships.
When a massive fleet materializes on the horizon, he identifies it as Admiral Halsey's Third Fleet. America is invading the Philippines to cut off Japan from its colonial resources. The Japanese Combined Fleet responds, culminating in the largest naval battle in history and Charlie facing the ultimate test.

#6
Over the Hill
a novel of the Pacific War
2018
The final episode in the popular Crash Dive series!
In this final, powerful episode in the popular Crash Dive series, the war to which Lt. Commander Charlie Harrison has sacrificed everything will demand far more. In return, it will teach him war’s true meaning and propel him to his destiny, one that is dark and brutal but also filled with hope.
(Synopsis intentionally vague for a period of time to avoid revealing spoilers from Book 5!)
Author

Craig DiLouie
Author · 26 books
Craig DiLouie is an author of popular thriller, apocalyptic/horror, and sci-fi/fantasy fiction. In hundreds of reviews, Craig’s novels have been praised for their strong characters, action, and gritty realism. Each book promises an exciting experience with people you’ll care about in a world that feels real. These works have been nominated for major literary awards such as the Bram Stoker Award and Audie Award, translated into multiple languages, and optioned for film. He is a member of the HWA, International Thriller Writers, and IFWA.