John Wingate

John Alan Wingate DSC was an English author who made a significant contribution to naval literature. He wrote a total of twenty-five books in his career as an author, with many of them having a naval theme. His works often involved the submarine service, which gained much authenticity from his personal wartime experiences.

Wingate's writing focused on several series, including the Submariner Sinclair series, the WWII Action Thriller series, and the Cold War Naval Thriller series. These series showcased his deep understanding and knowledge of naval warfare, providing readers with thrilling and authentic stories of life at sea during different periods of history. His works have been well-received by readers and have established him as a successful novelist in the genre.
Cold War Naval Thriller Books
# Title Year
1 Frigate 1988
2 Carrier 1988
3 Submarine 1988
Submariner Sinclair Books
# Title Year
1 Submariner Sinclair 1959
2 Jimmy-the-One 1960
3 Sinclair in Command 1961
4 Nuclear Captain 1962
5 Sub-Zero 1963
6 Full Fathom Five 1967
7 In The Blood 1973
8 The Sea Above Them 1975
Submarine Warfare in World War Two Books
# Title Year
1 Convoy Escort Commander 1971
2 The Fighting Tenth 1971
3 Crisis Convoy 1971
WWII Action Thriller Books
# Title Year
1 Torpedo Strike 1964
2 Never So Proud 1966
3 Last Ditch 1971
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Below The Horizon 1974
2 Oil Strike 1976
3 Black Tide 1977
4 Avalanche 1978
5 Red Mutiny 1978
6 Target Risk 1979
7 Seawaymen 1979
8 William the Conqueror 1983
9 Go Deep 1985
10 The Windship Race 1988
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Pulpit of the American Revolution 2009
2 Souls Speak 2019