Description: "The Perfect Storm" meets "Deadliest Catch" in this gripping true-life adventure story that recounts the tragic sinking of the "Alaska Ranger," one of the most remarkable rescue missions in maritime history.
Brief description:
Kalee Thompson is a freelance writer who covers science, the environment, and the outdoors. She was formerly an editor at Popular Science and National Geographic Adventure, and her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Women's Health, and Popular Mechanics.
Review Quotes:
Books about disaster in the Alaskan fishing industry are common, but titles as good as this one....This extraordinary book is accessible to every level of interest in those who go down to the sea in ships and may well keep most of them up all night are rare. - Booklist
"Kalee Thompson reports on every detail of the disaster and subsequent rescue...out of nowhere, a heroic team of Coast Guard specialists swoops in to save as many souls as they can. Needless to say, it's riveting." - GQ