Dead Men's Silence - (Chris Black Adventure) by James Lindholm (Hardcover)

About the Book

Short Summary: In Dead Men's Silence, the third book in the Chris Black Adventure series, modern pirates hijack an American vessel conducting research in the Galapagos Islands. Expecting a lucrative ransom, the pirates find something else altogether as indomitable Chris Black and his team of scientists strike back, culminating in a battle royal aboard the pirates' mysterious flagship.

Book Synopsis

The pirates asked for ransom. Chris Black made sure they paid the price.

En route to the Galapagos Islands for a deep-sea diving trip with a group of international college students under his care, marine biologist Chris Black leaves his research vessel for a single night to enjoy dinner with friends. When he returns, the ship has vanished. With crew and passengers on board. Modern-day pirates hijacked the boat, hoping to collect a lucrative ransom. Amidst the storm of the century, indomitable Chris Black chases the pirates from island to island, fighting back to save the students under his care in a battle royal aboard the pirates' mysterious flagship.

Review Quotes

"Dead Men's Silenc is an action-packed ride with more dangerous twists and turns than California's Highway 1." --Paul Kemprecos, NYT bestselling author

". . . a suspenseful tale of action and adventure. Lindholm brings to the story firsthand knowledge of diving, technology, and one of the world's most exotic and remote locations--the Galapagos Islands. It's a terrific read." --Dr. Ellen Prager, marine scientist and author of Chasing Science at Sea

About the Author

Dr. James Lindholm dives deep for his inspiration. His novels are based on a foundation of direct, personal experience with the undersea world. He has lived underwater for multiple 10-day missions to the world's only undersea laboratory and has even found himself alone on the seafloor staring into the eyes of a hungry female great white shark. Along with his ocean adventures, Lindholm has drafted text for an executive order for the White House and has briefed members of the House and Senate on issues of marine science and policy. He works as the Chair of the Department of Marine Science at California State University, Monterey Bay. James Lindholm's diverse writing portfolio includes textbooks, peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, and the Chris Black series of action/adventure novels.