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When the bombs came, only the lucky escaped. In the horror that followed, only the strong would survive. The voyage of the trimaran Vagabond began as a pleasure cruise on the Chesapeake Bay. Then came the War Alert...the unholy glow on the horizon...the terrifying reports of nuclear destruction. In the days that followed, it became clear just how much chaos was still to come. For Captain Neil Loken and his passengers, their shipmates were now the only family they had, the open seas their only sanctuary, their skill and courage all that might get them out alive. ** ### Review “LONG VOYAGE BACK is a breathtaking adventure, a vivid story of human endurance and the will to live, and thought-provoking entertainment with a horrifyingly timely theme.” (*The Washington Post*) “A most devastatingly powerful book… an absolute gem of a suspense yarn… rivets you to the chair until you finish it… a minor masterpiece.” (*Pittsburg Gazette*) “A tremendous work of fiction—utterly gripping” (*Time Out (London)*) "Luke Rhinehart has produced an extraordinary tale of human endurance and triumph of spirit. His novel is a marvel, a rare combination of fine adventure-writing and artistic literature . . ." (*The Milwaukee Journal*) ### About the Author George Cockcroft (AKA Luke Rhinehart) was born in the United States, son of an engineer and a civil servant. He received a BA from Cornell University and an MA from Columbia University. Subsequently he received a PhD in psychology, also from Columbia. He married his wife, Ann, on June 30, 1956. He has three children.