This was very informative on the history of shipping and how it moves goods around the world. The story darkens when it gets into pirates overtaking the Brillante Virtuoso oil tanker and making big problems before taking off. The plot just keeps thickening from there, as investigations and more investigations are kicked off. There are deadly consequences for one man, hired by Lloyd’s of London regarding the incident. There are deeper things afoot in this maritime true crime case with larger implications. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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I love true crime and especially when it reads like a fiction thriller. I had never even heard of this event. It made me wonder about other so-called crimes.

A good true crime book that covers the systemic roots of piracy and the maritime trade underpinning our global economy. Would recommend for true crime fans with an interest in something beyond the usual, or fans of Red Card by Ken Bensinger.

Fascinating story of skulduggery on the high seas. Nail biting tension at certain points, makes for a very interesting read. True courage on the part of some of the participants and tenacity from the detectives, uncovers the fraud at the heart of the story.
Highly recommended.

The cover and description of this book looked fantastic but I could not read this e-book as it was formatted so horribly.