THE BOOKS
"The Memoir Series"
The Memoir Series consists of three books, each focusing on a specific chapter of my life. Each can be read as a standalone story, or they can be read in sequence, creating a thorough and detailed autobiography.
Beyond the Waves: My Royal Navy Adventures.
ISBN-13: 978-1976565014
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As a child, the author dreamt of action, adventure, and foreign travel. At the age of 20, he took the first tentative steps towards achieving those goals; he joined Her Majesty’s Royal Navy as an Artificer Apprentice.
Beyond the Waves follows his progress from a naïve recruit at HMS Raleigh, to a Petty Officer Weapons Engineer in charge of his own section aboard the aircraft-carrier, HMS Invincible.
Join him as he travels the world from the frozen Arctic Circle, to the blistering heat of the Sahara; from the tranquil Caribbean Islands, to the mysteries of Oriental Japan.
Share his adventures as he encounters typhoons in the South China Seas, conducts Pirate Patrols, and has a close-call with an IRA terrorist. Experience the excitement as he chases drug-smuggling ships, gets attacked by... READ MORE
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Beyond the Waves is the first book in “The Memoir Series.”
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Single-Crewed: My Life as a Police Officer
ISBN-13: 978-1986941686
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Having travelled the world in the Royal Navy, the author was unable to settle into the slower pace of life as a civilian. He yearned for action and excitement. He missed the camaraderie of his former life. His search led him to the Lincolnshire Police Force...
Full of energy and enthusiasm, he became a Police Constable, patrolling the rural flatlands, towns and villages of the county. “Single-Crewed” follows his progress from a raw-recruit with an idealistic image of a police officer’s role, to a streetwise experienced officer, and tutor.
Share his adventures as he faces violence and aggression on the streets, becomes a member of the Riot-Team, and works closely with colleagues in the Dog Section. Experience the thrill of high-speed pursuits, the excitement... READ MORE
“Single-Crewed” is the second book in “The Memoir Series.”
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Gone Diving: My Adventures Above and Below the Waves
ISBN-13: 978-1791644079
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Have you ever wondered what life as a SCUBA Diving Instructor is really like?
Is it as glamorous a lifestyle as they say? Do they live-the-dream?
Follow the author as he evolves from a novice diver, to become the owner of his own dive business. Travel the world, country-to-country, as he “chases-the-sun” - from the islands of Fiji and Australia in the east, to Central America and the Caribbean in the west.
Share his adventures above and below the ocean's surface:-
Experience the thrill of Shark encounters, the beauty of colourful Nudibranches, and the serenity of majestic Manta Rays. Embark upon marine conservation projects in the Seychelles and Belize, studying corals and exotic creatures.
Discover long forgotten Maya Temples hidden beneath dense rainforest, and climb an erupting volcano... READ MORE
“Gone Diving” is the third book in "The Memoir Series."