"A Flock of Ships" by Brian Callison is a gripping maritime thriller that plunges readers into the turbulent waters of World War II. The story unfolds in 1941 as the British freighter M.V. Cyclops becomes part of a small Allied convoy racing through the treacherous South Atlantic, carrying a cargo of secrets crucial to the war effort.

Amidst the chaos of war, the convoy faces a series of mysterious incidents—a torpedoed ship, a distress call from an unknown source, a vanished Radio Officer, and even Cyclops seemingly turning against her sister ship. As the convoy is pushed further from its intended South African destination, suspicion and fear mount. Is something—or someone—guiding them towards lurking U-boats?

The gripping narrative is punctuated by a dramatic radio transmission, heightening the tension and mystery. As the Radio Officer deciphers the cryptic message, the story takes a thrilling twist, where trust becomes a rare commodity, and danger lurks in every shadow.

Callison's storytelling prowess shines as he weaves a tale of suspense, betrayal, and survival on the high seas. "A Flock of Ships" is a rollercoaster ride of intrigue, where the line between friend and foe blurs, and the specter of the Devil himself seems to loom over the South Atlantic. For fans of historical fiction and wartime suspense, this novel is an enthralling voyage into the heart of a naval mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.