Antony Trew

  • 3

    Catalog books

  • 6

    Works

  • 1972 to 1992

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Antony Trew writes tightly plotted naval thrillers grounded in technical detail and steady pacing. In Antonov Project he builds tension around a single high-stakes mission, using shipboard life and procedural clarity to drive suspense rather than melodrama, keeping focus on action and the practical challenges of maritime warfare.

Trew’s prose favors cool observation and disciplined storytelling: characters are defined by duty and decisions under pressure. Antonov Project showcases his steady command of atmosphere, mapping strategy and equipment into a readable, committed depiction of naval operations that will appeal to readers who value authenticity and quiet, cumulative tension.

Best Place To Start

Antonov project

St. Martin's Press • 1979 • standard commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Cold-war naval thrillers • Tight-paced plotting • Shipboard suspense

Genres and themes: Naval fiction • Military thriller • Cold War intrigue

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who like technically detailed sea-based suspense and brisk, plot-driven military stories.

Start with Antonov Project to sample Trew's blend of shipboard detail and Cold War tension.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Antonov project

    St. Martin's Press • 1979 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1979 • 235 pages.

  2. The Moonraker Mutiny

    Fontana • 1972 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1972 • 288 pages.

  3. The Road to the River

    HarperCollins Publishers • 1992 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

How The Picks Compare

  • Antonov project is the easier short commitment, while The Moonraker Mutiny asks for more reading time up front.
  • The Moonraker Mutiny gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Antonov project leans later in the catalog.
  • The Road to the River is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Antonov project.

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