The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise The Young Kings of the Deep

"The Submarine Boys' Lightning Cruise" by Victor G. Durham is an action-packed tale about three daring young men, Captain Jack Benson, Hal Hastings, and Eph Somers, who are deeply involved in the exciting realm of early submarine technology and warfare. The book jumps right in as the submariners get ready for crucial torpedo practice at a busy submarine shipyard. The story gets tense by focusing on the risky job of managing dangerous explosives, but a main character returning injects some humor into the moment. As the friends learn to use their new submarine, they hear about a missing fishing boat, which sends them on a thrilling, danger-filled adventure, showcasing their competence and the importance of their friendship.