<p> <strong>The novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century's greatest writers of action and suspense - an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.</strong&gt; </p> <p>Constant patrols have pushed the crew of the <em>HMS Ulysses</em> beyond the limits of endurance. And now they must be put to sea again, to escort a vital supply convoy heading for Murmansk.</p&gt; <p>As they head deep into the frozen waters they are faced not only with the fierce arctic weather, but a swarm of airborne attacks, German ships, then the feared U-boats, all hellbent on destroying the convoy.</p&gt; <p>With each day threatening another sudden attack, and increasing hardships aboard the frozen ship, <em>Ulysses</em> suffers greater damage trying to protect the other vessels. And soon the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and her silent pursuers.</p&gt;