“A lover of history and a good entertaining fictional tale, Intrepid Spirit delivered beyond what I could have imagined. The author has a wealth of experience in many professions, including screen writing, sailing and acting and he brings it all to the pages of this novel. David Tunno delivers some of the best action-packed scenes that I have ever read, an on the edge of your seat movie in a book. For historic and entertainment value, this is a must read. I give Intrepid Spirit 5 out of 5 stars”

“Intrepid Spirit is one of the most thrilling books I’ve read this year so far. The political tension and intrigue coupled with hair-raising action, geopolitical chess, and cutting-edge technology make it an enjoyable book for anyone looking for a suspenseful military action novel that never forgets to entertain the reader

“Thriller readers looking for a contemporary read that excels in action, character development, and even a touch of romance will find this story thoroughly engrossing and hard to put down”

“Readers will enjoy this story that returns a haunted historic naval vessel to combat. The premise is entertaining, unusual, and high-energy from cover to cover,”

“Tunno does a terrific job of reflecting the real-life political situation that the US faces in dealing with global terrorism…Intrepid Spirit is a thrilling action-adventure at sea that will appeal to anyone who has a taste for action thrillers”

“The plot is impressively inventive and briskly paced, and it has plenty of gripping, tense scenes. The action sequences, of which there are many, offer moments of vivid, cinematically explosive violence. A refreshingly original and immersive seagoing thriller”

“Intrepid Spirit is a swashbuckling tale on the high seas that will put saltwater in your veins as the crew of the Constitution battle international terrorists using only their wits and the canvas sails and black powder guns of the historic warship”

“If you like suspense and twisty action, Intrepid Spirit is for you,”

Intrepid Spirit

“If you like suspense and twisty action, Intrepid Spirit is for you,”

Catherine Coulter, New York Times Bestselling Author of RECKONING

A new novel by David Tunno

In an ironic twist of fate, past and present cross swords. USS Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” must foil a world-wide jihadist plot by the descendants her historic foes, the Barbary Coast pirates. A cinematically explosive blend of action, history, romance and the supernatural.

The Author

David Tunno

David Tunno lives near Prescott, Arizona. He is a retired trial consultant, WGA affiliated screenwriter and former film, TV and stage actor. He is an experienced sailor, and is a pilot licensed for fixed-wing aircraft and hot air balloons. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from University of Portland, in Oregon.

The Ship

USS Constitution

USS Constitution, also known as Old Ironsides, is a three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate of the United States Navy. Launched in 1797, she is the world’s oldest ship of any type still afloat. One of her first duties was to defeat the Barbary pirates in the First Barbary War, but she gained her fame in the War of 1812. In thirty-three actions, she was undefeated.

Join the Constitution in Intrepid Spirit as she returns to sea to spread good will around the Mediterranean. At over 200 years of age, Constitution is called to action once more. Will the young crew and the old ship succeed, or even survive?