Book name is "Tarayla" found at https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/258317
Author is A J Asher (pen name) - frustrating because he says he has written 2 other novels.
First quarter available for free, register and pay $4 for full book.
Embattled Earth facing superior enemy fights desperately not realizing that a domestic cabal is sabotaging efforts. Focus upon a motley grab-bag of crew (surprise) fighting an action resembling unsupported WW2 PT boats against Japanese Navy's bigger ships. Good characters and good writing but the book ends too soon (like all good books!)
