Quotes
“Tougias spins a marvelous and terrifying yarn…This is a
breathtaking book.” Los Angeles Times
“This book captures the wit, grit, and sacrifice of Coasties
and their boats.” Minneapolis Star Tribune
“A heart-pounding account.” Boston Globe
“Michael Tougias has done it again, this time delivering an
edge-of-your-seat chronicle of what happens when a sailboat goes up against a
fierce storm in the heart of the Gulf Stream.” Providence Journal
“[A] miraculous rescue story…Recreating this dangerous
mission, Tougias deftly switches from heart-pounding details of the rescue to the
personal stories of the boat’s crew and those of the rescue team. The result is
a well-researched and suspenseful read; some knowledge of sailing is helpful,
but Tougias makes the material accessible for landlubbers.” Publishers Weekly
“Readers of true-life adventures, especially those
involving disaster and rescue at sea, should find this one very much to
their liking.” Booklist
“Gripping…By depicting the event from the perspective of
both the rescued and the rescuers and focusing only on key moments and details,
Tougias creates a suspenseful, tautly rendered story that leaves readers
breathless but well-satisfied. Heart-pounding action for the avid armchair
adventurer.” Kirkus Reviews