Mark Brown the Author
Maritime thrillers written with the authenticity of someone who has lived the life.
About Mark
Mark Brown crafts authentic maritime thrillers inspired by a life at sea—serving in the UK Merchant Navy and commanding Canadian Coast Guard lifeboats. Now based in Ontario, he draws on real-world adventures and multinational crews for emotionally gripping, pulse-pounding stories. Discover his latest Callum Reid novel and join Mark’s newsletter for exclusive updates and behind-the-scenes insights.
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Book 1
A hijacked tanker, a volatile cargo, and a crew who refuse to be victims.
Second Officer Callum Reid’s night shifts on the Red Sea bring routine—until a ghostly radar blip, violent attacks, and a conspiracy at sea turn survival into a test of command. "Silent Tide" is a taut, authentic maritime thriller of danger, loyalty, and haunted pasts.
Book 2
In a port of no rules, one sailor will break them all to save his own.
When a crewman vanishes in dangerous Lagos, Chief Officer Callum Reid uncovers a trafficking ring hiding in plain sight. Torn between protecting his crew and risking everything for justice, he faces a brutal choice. Tides of Fortune—a gripping maritime thriller where conscience meets survival.
Book 3
Below deck, a synthetic drug of destruction. Above deck, the perfect storm.
When Captain Callum Reid’s first transatlantic command turns deadly—a superdrug called Nyx is smuggled aboard—the line blurs between ally and enemy. Facing betrayal, storm, and sabotage, Callum must risk everything to save his crew, his family, and thousands ashore.
Book 1
A hijacked tanker, a volatile cargo, and a crew who refuse to be victims.
Second Officer Callum Reid’s night shifts on the Red Sea bring routine—until a ghostly radar blip, violent attacks, and a conspiracy at sea turn survival into a test of command. "Silent Tide" is a taut, authentic maritime thriller of danger, loyalty, and haunted pasts.
Book 2
In a port of no rules, one sailor will break them all to save his own.
When a crewman vanishes in dangerous Lagos, Chief Officer Callum Reid uncovers a trafficking ring hiding in plain sight. Torn between protecting his crew and risking everything for justice, he faces a brutal choice. Tides of Fortune—a gripping maritime thriller where conscience meets survival.
Book 3
Below deck, a synthetic drug of destruction. Above deck, the perfect storm.
When Captain Callum Reid’s first transatlantic command turns deadly—a superdrug called Nyx is smuggled aboard—the line blurs between ally and enemy. Facing betrayal, storm, and sabotage, Callum must risk everything to save his crew, his family, and thousands ashore.
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