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Into The Killing Seas Summary
Watch out for that shark! This is one of many thoughts you might have while reading Michael P. Spradlin’s book, Into The Killing Seas. In this book you will get a glimpse of what is was like for the 1196 men that were aboard the USS Indianapolis. The author describes these tragic events in history very well through the eyes of a fictional young boy. The accurate portrayal of these real life events will help you get a good look at one of the worst disasters in U.S naval
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