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Pirates. To many, the word conjures up images of swashbucklers in the eighteenth century. The very idea that pirates might still ply the seas today seems preposterous and far-fetched. But pirates most definitely still exist. And as Terror On the Seas shows, their violent activities on the other side of the glove can have wide-reaching effects— whether on our economy or the war on terror.
Daniel Sekulich takes readers on an eye-opening voyage into the world of high seas piracy, a multinational, multibillion-dollar enterprise controlled by organized crime syndicates and local warlords. Sekulich sails through some of the most dangerous waters on the planet to chronicle this threat to national and international security. He meets with victims of attacks, those fighting the perils, and even pirates themselves.
Terror on the Seas tells an explosive story of modern piracy, one that’s costing over $25 billion a year to battle and that poses the risks of environmental disaster, economic chaos, and holy war.
Advance Praise
“Pirates: contemporary scourge, evocative lore, historical fact. Daniel Sekulich accomplishes what few have: he writes from the frontlines of piracy, traveling to pirate-areas worldwide to bring the stories of crime and crime fighters on the seas to life. In these pages, you feel the fears of an attack, delve into the motivations of the pirates, see the impact on world trade and travel. Well written, carefully researched, exciting, and courageous, this book could not be timelier. One of the best books on pirates I’ve read.”
---Carolyn Nordstrom, author of Global Outlaws and Shadows of War
“Piracy on the high seas is a centuries-old practice. Piracy with satellite positioning systems, cell phones, and rocket-propelled launchers is a twenty-first-century phenomenon. Daniel Sekulich’s book combines original reporting, a deep knowledge of the shipping industry, and engaging writing. Terror on the Seas will become an indispensable reference for anyone interested in modern-day pirates.”
---Moisés Naím, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine and author of Illicit: How Smugglers, Traffickers, and Copycats Are Hijacking the Global Economy
DANIEL SEKULICH is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and journalist. He has written about international piracy for The Globe and Mail newspaper and is the author of Ocean Titans: Journeys in Search of the Soul of a Ship. When not traveling, he lives in Toronto.
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