Book · 2022 · True Crime
Dead in the Water
A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy
Why people recommend it
Dead in the Water is a gripping investigative account detailing a bizarre and high-stakes maritime crime involving a hijacked supertanker. On an episode of Modern Wisdom titled The Wild Hijacking Of A $100 Million Supertanker, released on May 26, 2022, host Chris Williamson enthusiastically recommended the book to his audience. Speaking towards the end of the episode, Williamson suggested the title as a fantastic gift option for upcoming occasions like Father's Day, specifically targeting readers who appreciate unbelievable, true-life yarns set on the open sea. Written by Matthew Campbell and Kit Chellel, the book takes readers deep into an incredible international conspiracy and a daring maritime hijacking involving a massive financial fortune. Williamson framed the narrative as an enthralling page-turner that would captivate anyone fascinated by real-world nautical mysteries, corporate malfeasance, and intense investigative reporting. The endorsement highlighted the book's broad appeal as an entertaining yet deeply researched piece of non-fiction, making it an ideal choice for adventurous readers looking for a thrilling narrative grounded in actual historical events on the global waters.
Who recommended it
- Chris Williamson Recommended
Chris Williamson — 1 mention
“and check out dead in the water look at father's day is coming up if if you know someone in your life who loves sort of crazy yarns about life on the open sea um you know this is definitely one of those”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“yeah i you know i didn't really know much about it before i started down the road of doing this book”