Five Star Review for U.S.S. Tenacity

Readers' Favorite today awarded my story, U.S.S. Tenacity, a Five Star review:

"U.S.S. Tenacity is a spooky story that left me scratching my head. I was intrigued from the first page. Robert E. Kearns is a gifted writer because he made me question my sanity. The logical part of my brain was telling me that everything was a coincidence, but a superstitious voice in my head was persuading me that the ship was haunted. I loved the mystery of it all. I recommend you read this book and draw your own conclusions. I enjoyed learning about the 1940s lifestyle, culture, the war, and how it affected families. The author gave perfect descriptions of the era and created fascinating characters. By adding a few factual details he made the story feel authentic, making it a must-read for lovers of realistic fiction. A great story."

Link: Book review of U.S.S. Tenacity - Readers' Favorite: Book Reviews and Award Contest (readersfavorite.com)

U.S.S. Tenacity by Robert E. Kearns - Description

In the shadow of World War II, the U.S.S. Tenacity emerges from the Baltimore shipyards. Soon, however, it appears to be a cursed vessel, plagued by inexplicable accidents, faulty welds, and a sinister aura that defies explanation. For young Irish immigrant Robert "Robbie" Larkin Jr., serving aboard this ill-fated ship becomes a descent into a nightmare where the line between reality and the supernatural blurs. As crew members meet gruesome fates and the ship resists every effort to tame her, Robbie’s letters home to his beloved sister Lizzy hint at a malevolent force aboard—a force that may have followed a seemingly innocent gift across the Atlantic, unleashing tragedy on his family in Waterford, Ireland.

Parallel to Robbie’s harrowing journey, his father, Robert Larkin Sr., battles his own demons/ He is confined to a mental hospital as dementia erodes his once-vibrant mind. Yet, even in his fractured state, one word escapes his lips: Tenacity. Is it a memory, a plea, or a warning from a ship that refuses to be forgotten?

Gripping, eerie, and steeped in historical grit, U.S.S. Tenacity weaves a chilling narrative of a haunted ship, a fractured family, and the unrelenting grip of fate. Perfect for fans of historical fiction and supernatural suspense, this unforgettable tale will leave you questioning whether some curses can ever be broken.