Blood Tide. Don Pendleton

it by hand. However, for a first salvo it was capable of incredible firepower.” Ming paused once again to admire the Ontos.

      “Your Q-boat!” Ming spread his arms, encompassing the ancient, rusty steamer and the equally decrepit armored vehicle squatting on the bow. “I have named her Flawless Victory.” He gazed at Bolan expectantly again. “Do you like it?”

      Bolan nodded. “I love it.”

      “I am so glad.” Ming sighed.

      “We have 106 mm shells?” Bolan asked hopefully.

      “Oh, we have an assortment.” The gangster glowed. “I have a crew ready and shall give you twenty of my best men. You shall have to train your gun crew at sea.” Ming gazed proudly at what he had wrought. “We sail with the tide.”