Dangerous Waters - by John Burnett (Paperback)

About the Book

While sailing alone one night, Burnett was attacked by pirates--and lived to tell the tale. Including new, up-to-date information for the paperback edition, "Dangerous Waters" is both a dauntless investigation and an epic, breathtaking modern tale of the sea.

Book Synopsis

While sailing alone one night in the shipping lanes across one of the busiest waterways in the world, John Burnett was attacked by pirates. Through sheer ingenuity and a little bit of luck, he survived, and his shocking firsthand experience became the inspiration for Dangerous Waters.

Today's breed of pirates are not the colorful cutthroats painted by the history books. Unlike the romantic images from yesteryear of Captain Hook, Long John Silver, and Blackbeard, modern pirates can be local seamen looking for a quick score, highly trained guerrillas, rogue military units, or former seafarers recruited by sophisticated crime organizations.

Including new, up-to-date information for the paperback edition, Dangerous Waters is both a dauntless investigation and an epic, breathtaking modern tale of the sea.

Review Quotes

"An important story with thorough research, interviews, and anecdotes, and a little Hollywood drama thrown in." --The Washington Times

About the Author

John S. Burnett is a former reporter for United Press International who has written for many popular publications, including National Geographic and The Guardian (London).