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Side Launch
by Brock Martin

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1939, Canada unprepared but defiant, declares war on Germany and mass produces a mid-size warship, the Corvette. Thus starts the creation and journey of Canada’s first Corvette, the HMCS Collingwood. Neither designed nor equipped for the North Atlantic, Collingwood is tasked to protect convoys and take on the predatory Sea Wolves lurking below the waves.

Heart breaking wartime romance as Ian and Kate struggle with love in difficult times. Our hero Ian, takes command of the Collingwood. He is ready to fight with any weapon he is given having witnessed Nazi atrocities and now driven by hatred. Kate is the daughter of the Collingwood shipyards owner, a brilliant woman with a strong desire to make something of herself. She is ready to fight for her country, but first she must fight for success in a male dominated world.

Action packed historical fiction based on true events of WWII and the Battle of the Atlantic. Murderous Wolf Packs, German Commandos, a nail-biting secret mission, spies and saboteurs. Side Launch takes the reader through a roller coaster of emotion.

If you are a fan of history and love to learn, this Canadian historical fiction is for you.

5 out of 5

This was a nice peek into Canada’s involvement in WWII through a fictional lens. Seeing multiple sides of the war effort, with a hint of romance on the side, made for an interesting story. I thought Martin did a great job of bringing life to the story and characters, weaving together some fact with the fiction. There were moments that had me on the edge of my seat, reading as fast as I could to see what happened next. If you’re a fan of historical war fiction, you’ll really enjoy this one!

Looking out the window, as the train passed through rich farmland en route to Collingwood, Kate was thinking back to the presentation Ian had given when he predicted war with Germany. It had struck her then, that Ian had a loathing and animosity towards the Nazis. She intuitively knew something happened to him, something horrible. She was holding his latest letter and started to read it, but it was too intense and the undercurrent of hatred came out. It was what she asked for, but now she would have preferred hearing stories of Smokey. I have to be in a different mindset, she thought. She decided to read it later maybe on the ride back from Collingwood, once she prepared herself.

Her mind turned to her own problems. She had been selected to head the radar production at the newly created Research Enterprises Limited (REL). Seen as a promotion by many it was not what she wanted. She had come to see herself as a researcher, an innovator, a scientist. She would have to accept that she would be as an electrical engineer for the new and unproven research institute. She was being pushed out and she could see it now. Why am I being sent to REL? I am one of the prime engineers and innovators at NRC. My ideas are regularly accepted and pursued. Kate knew this was not about what was best for NRC. This was about power and who would be the guiding force at NRC. She had been outmanoeuvred.

Kate needed some help; she did not have a network of women to discuss her work issues with. How do women deal with this, this inequality, being overlooked, pushed down, put in their place? she thought. Kate wanted to scream with frustration. She remembered back to her graduation and thought of contacting Elsie MacGill who had told her she could reach out to her if she needed guidance. I am not at Elsie’s level to be able to call her.

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Brock Martin, a retired captain, served ten years as a Canadian Forces Search & Rescue pilot before his current role. The Canadian Forces gave him the opportunity to travel many areas of Canada and gain an immense appreciation of his country. He has been involved in operations across Canada, including the high arctic.

His free-spirited upbringing in the wilds of Northern Ontario gave him a love of the outdoors and adventure.

Brock is fascinated with historical fiction. He loves to learn of past thrilling adventure through the eyes of fictional characters. He was captivated when he learned the very ships that fought in the Battle of the Atlantic were built in Collingwood.

The Battle of the Atlantic was a massive achievement of Canadian perseverance, dedication and sacrifice of its men and women. Brock wrote this fast-paced, action packed story to honor Canadian heroism.

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