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Nick Sandman, a Falklands war hero and VC recipient, is haunted by a shattered spine, a prison‑facing father, and a draining ex‑wife. With nothing but his ruined vessel, Sycorax, he clings to the hope of sailing away from his troubles.
When TV star Tony Bannister, owner of the ocean racer Wildtrack, offers Nick a chance to join the crew for a chance at victory, Nick is drawn into a deadly bargain. Bannister’s ambition has earned him powerful enemies who seek revenge, and Nick finds himself caught in a deadly game of survival.
Can Nick protect his dream, keep Wildtrack and Sycorax from sinking, and thwart the threats that pursue him? This tense thriller follows him through treacherous waters and moral dilemmas en route to an uncertain fate.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Suspense/Action Suspense
Authors: Bernard Cornwell
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