No Quarter: A Matty Graves Novel: 1 (The Matty Graves Novels) - Hardcover

"Campbell writes with a vivid immediacy and understated authority... His evocation of life aboard a small man-of-war in the young United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France is superb, his characterization is both acute and realistic, his dialogue witty and shrewd... a delight to read." --Richard Woodman, author, the Nathaniel Drinkwater series

"Campbell is one of those all-too-rare historical novelists who understands that the real world turns less often on acts of wisdom and courage than it does on folly, incompetence and blind mischance. Refreshingly cynical." --Jonathan Lunn, author, the Killigrew series

"Campbell brings to his writing a feel for his period and an understanding of naval seamanship and traditions that are not often seen in maritime fiction. His characters are sharp, genuine and fascinating, his plotting fast-paced and authentic." --James L. Nelson, author, The Only Life That Mattered

Serving aboard the U.S. Navy ship Rattle-Snake under his drunken cousin, midshipman Matty Graves accompanies his crewmates in an undeclared quasi-war against former French allies for control of the Caribbean, a mission for which he reluctantly receives guidance from nemesis Peter Wickett.