The Tears of Dark Water by Corban Addison
Daniel Parker sets in motion a long standing dream to sail around the world, in an attempt to bond with his troubled son, Quentin. He leaves his wife, Vanessa and their failing marriage at home, hoping somehow the journey will lead them both toward mending their differences.
After a rest in the Seychelles, Daniel and Quentin discuss sailing into the vast Indian Ocean, a playground for Somali pirates. Quentin, who in Daniel's eyes has grown so much while at sea, refuses to give in to fear. Daniel feels proud of the man his son has become and agrees to set sail into the unknown. During the night, Ismail and his band of pirates board The Renaissance, taking Daniel and Quentin hostage.
Paul, the government's top negotiator is called into action. From an aircraft carrier, the communication to save the Americans begins. Each chapter of this novel is told from the point of view of a different character, Daniel, Vanessa, and Paul. As the story progresses, we hear from Ismail, his sister Yazmin, and Paul's sister Megan, a high powered lawyer who defends Ismail in the American courts.
The Tears of Dark Water is a beautifully and expertly constructed story. This is not the kind of book I would normally have selected on my own, so I am grateful for the ARC I received. I could not put this book down. It has everything I look for in a good book, suspense, tension, and emotion. The Tears of Dark Water is intense to say the least. It's not an easy beach read. It requires an investment of heart and commitment. The pages turn quickly as the novel taps into all that makes us human, grabs our hearts and refuses to let go. I loved it.
Daniel Parker sets in motion a long standing dream to sail around the world, in an attempt to bond with his troubled son, Quentin. He leaves his wife, Vanessa and their failing marriage at home, hoping somehow the journey will lead them both toward mending their differences.
After a rest in the Seychelles, Daniel and Quentin discuss sailing into the vast Indian Ocean, a playground for Somali pirates. Quentin, who in Daniel's eyes has grown so much while at sea, refuses to give in to fear. Daniel feels proud of the man his son has become and agrees to set sail into the unknown. During the night, Ismail and his band of pirates board The Renaissance, taking Daniel and Quentin hostage.
Paul, the government's top negotiator is called into action. From an aircraft carrier, the communication to save the Americans begins. Each chapter of this novel is told from the point of view of a different character, Daniel, Vanessa, and Paul. As the story progresses, we hear from Ismail, his sister Yazmin, and Paul's sister Megan, a high powered lawyer who defends Ismail in the American courts.
The Tears of Dark Water is a beautifully and expertly constructed story. This is not the kind of book I would normally have selected on my own, so I am grateful for the ARC I received. I could not put this book down. It has everything I look for in a good book, suspense, tension, and emotion. The Tears of Dark Water is intense to say the least. It's not an easy beach read. It requires an investment of heart and commitment. The pages turn quickly as the novel taps into all that makes us human, grabs our hearts and refuses to let go. I loved it.
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