HIJACK THE PEARL

A Dark Military Heist Thriller At Sea

When disillusioned Australian veterans gather at their local RSL club, idle talk about
stealing a boat becomes something far more dangerous. Their former sergeant
rallies them toward one audacious mission: hijack a cruise ship and hold it for
ransom.
As barroom fantasy shifts to calculated action, these ex-commandos bring military
precision to their plan. They secure stolen weapons, gather intelligence, and target
the Ocean Pearl cruising Australian waters. What starts as desperate men seeking
meaning evolves into a tense hostage Crisis at sea, where the threat of
environmental disaster at the Great Barrier Reef becomes deadly leverage against
insurers and governments alike.
But when the ransom is finally paid and the escape unfolds, betrayal cuts deep from
within. This dark, suspenseful adventure delivers the tactical intensity of a special
operations thriller with sharp banter and psychological complexity, perfect for readers
who crave compelling action and the brutal bond of men pushed beyond the edge.
Will these battle-scarred outlaws claim their fortune or lose everything to shadows
and betrayal? Discover this gripping international crime saga today.
Another thriller from the prize-winning author of The Crying Stones - The Lucinda Legacy.