A Ship Must Die

Set in January 1944, this story follows the British light cruiser Andromeda as she transitions to the Royal Australian Navy and her young captain, Richard Blake, who has already earned distinction for his bravery. Amid ongoing World War II conflicts, Blake and his crew are tasked with locating and destroying a heavily armed German raider terrorizing supply routes in the Indian Ocean. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of justice during wartime.