December, 2014: In the forbidding waters off Antarctica, Captain Hammarstedt of the Bob Barker sets off on a voyage unlike any seen before. Across ten thousand miles of hazardous seas, Hammarstedt's crew will relentlessly pursue the Thunder – an infamous illegal fishing ship – for what will become the longest chase in maritime history. Wanted by Interpol, the Thunder has for years evaded justice: hunting endangered species and accumulating millions in profits. The authors follow this incredible expedition from the beginning. But even as seasoned journalists, they cannot anticipate what the chase will uncover, as the wake of the Thunder leads them on the trail of criminal kingpins, rampant corruption, modern slavery and an international community content to turn a blind eye. Very soon, catching Thunder becomes not only a chase but a pursuit of the truth itself – and a symbolic race to preserve the well-being of our planet. A Scandinavian bestseller, Catching Thunder is a remarkable true story of courage and perseverance, and a wake-up call to act against the destruction of our environments.
Catching Thunder: The True Story of the World’s Longest Sea Chase
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Author: Engdal, Eskil
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9781786990877
Details:
Author: Engdal, Eskil
Brand: Zed Books
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 400
Release Date: 15-03-2018
Part Number: 30406060
Package Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 1.3 inches Languages: English
EAN: 9781786990877
