Somali Pirates

Somewhere between 'Black Hawk Down' and 'Treasure Island' lies 'The Somali Pirate' — a dramatic adventure novel initially released in 2009. This is the first Somali pirate novel to hit the market, and has since become a classic land-and-sea story. The book centers on coastal resident Noor Fayrus, his upbringing in Somalia, and how by degrees he turns from fisherman’s apprentice to full-fledged pirate. The facts of history surrounding this high seas drama have been meticulously researched to ensure the reader is left with an arsenal of knowledge concerning Somali piracy that will hold ...

Michael Scott Moore, a journalist and the author of Sweetness and Blood, incorporates personal narrative and rigorous investigative journalism in this profound and revelatory memoir of his three-year captivity by Somali pirates—a riveting, thoughtful, and emotionally resonant exploration of...

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Ranging from the Vikings and Wako pirates in the Middle Ages to modern day Somali pirates, Lehr delves deep into what motivates pirates and how they operate. He also illuminates the state's role in the development of piracy throughout history: from privateers sanctioned by Queen Elizabeth to pirates operating off the coast of Africa taking the law into their own hands. After exploring the structural failures which create fertile ground for pirate activities, Lehr evaluates the success of counter-piracy efforts - and the reasons behind its failures. 

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The Somali Pirate II – Dagger Dogs of Zayid is a dramatic adventure novel that centers on Somali pirate Noor Fayrus as he engages in piracy along the Horn of Africa. This is a book of swashbuckling action, taking the reader on one hell of a ride at sea. But beyond brazen theatrics, ‘Dagger Dogs’ reveals cutting-edge tactics in naval warfare while raising challenging questions about why Somalia’s waters became such a hotbed of banditry. 'Dagger Dogs of Zayid' is the second installment of the ultra-exotic Somali Pirate trilogy, and is the most hardcore 'pirate' book of three, taking ...

The Somali Pirate 3 - White Star Empire follows pirate Noor Fayrus as he leads his clan of dagger dogs on a die-hard mission to take over the presidential palace in Mogadishu. Local militias vying for power and foreign mercenaries backed by Western interests put up fierce resistance to the pirate brigands. As the odds against Noor's gang quickly ratchet up to harrowing levels, he must dig deep within himself to inspire his followers through the relentless grind of war. Noor's battle, enlisting both the spirit and the sword, sounds a greater clarion call for all Somalis trying to triumph ...

It was just another day on the job for 53-year-old Richard Phillips, captain of the Maersk Alabama, a United States-flagged cargo ship that was carrying, among other things, food and agricultural materials for the World Food Program. That all changed when armed Somali pirates boarded the ship.

Is there a plot to kidnap the US Ambassador to Ethiopia? Two super code-breaking agents a man from M16 and woman from the CIA, with the clock ticking, struggle with their emotions and mutual attraction while their whirlwind investigation takes them through Somalia, Kenya, El Salvador, Egypt, England and the USA, raising more questions than answers. Is Al Qaeda involved? Can the Ethiopian police be trusted? Who is the Orthodox priest? Limited and ambiguous information and half truths lead to a wild goose chase, into dead ends, and causes several missteps as their search takes unexpected ...

Quantum Storm is a riveting tale of adventure, technology, and intrigue on the high seas. When Kobayashi Advanced Technologies' quantum device, capable of revolutionizing global communication, sinks with the ship Hikari Maru, it's up to Alex Storm and his Deep Sea Recovery team to brave the dangers of the Somali EEZ and recover it. Battling Somali pirates, navigating through the Suez Canal, and diving into the depths of the ocean, they uncover more than just the lost technology. With the fate of global communication in their hands, they must outwit adversaries and overcome their own fears ...