When pirates hijack his research vessel and kidnap students under his care, indomitable marine biologist Chris Black has no choice but to strike back.
Description
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.
Awards
- Short-listed, Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award 2021
- Short-listed, Foreword INDIES Award 2020
Reviews
“Dead Men's Silence
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