The Shipkiller

A Novel

By: Justin Scott

Narrated by: Marc Vietor

Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Before he was anointed to carry on the legacy of Robert Ludlum's Janson Command series, and before he collaborated with Clive Cussler on the fan favorite Isaac Bell series, Justin Scott created this suspenseful adventure tale, a novel of love and revenge set on the high seas. Written in 1978, this is considered by many to be one of the best maritime thrillers of all time. As an expert in the world of ships and sailing, Justin Scott creates an authentic maritime world, making The Shipkiller all the more thrilling because it could be a true story. Audible favorite Marc Vietor brings this suspenseful adventure tale to vivid life with his exciting and well-paced narration.

©1978 Justin Scott (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

“A stunner. Absolutely riveting. A marvelously taut, brilliantly told story of revenge, and the sea, and the dark forces than can shape the human condition.” (Robert Ludlum)

Great Story

As a sailor, I enjoyed visuals of sailing through the oceans and experiencing the good and the bad. I enjoyed listening to the use of maritime terminology and found found no flaws throughout the story. Whether you know nothing about life on the water or are a seasoned sailor, you will find this story engaging and exciting. I couldn't stop listening to it and twice found myself falling asleep late into the evening listening to the story and then having to backtrack first thing in the morning to find where I left off.

A story of revenge

This book was written in 1978 and the technology is of that time frame. In this story the hero and his wife are sailing and their vessel was run over by a super tanker (which did not stop) and his wife was killed and he survived washed up half dead on the shore of Cornwall. His only goal is to punish the Captain of the tanker but was unable to do so by legal means so he sets about to sink the ship. The story has a great description of a raging storm off the horn of Africa as he fights to stay alive in his fiberglass sailing vessel and attempt to intercept the tanker. If you like sailing stories you will enjoy the sailing terminology and the sailing techniques in the storm. If you enjoy action books you will enjoy his attempts to destroy the super tanker down the coast of Africa around the horn and up the coast of Africa to the Persian Gulf. Marc Vietor did an excellent job narrating this story.

Great Sea Story

This book gripped me like a pit bull's jaws. If you like sea adventures, they don't get any better.

bored easily

loved the story line. kept me on my toes a lot during the read. the reading was entertaining.

A riveting story of Sea, Storms, and Obsession.

Justin Scott's description of a sailing yacht made me want one. Scott's description of a raging storm at the Horn was like riding a roller-coaster. He is a master story teller.

Exquisitely Nautical

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Shipkiller?

When our Mr. Nice Guy goes all Nicolas Cage on 'The Evil Bad Guys'

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes but I tormented myself with rationing.

Any additional comments?

The author knows in exquisite detail the subject he is writing of.

A fascinating thriller, hard to put down.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Shipkiller to be better than the print version?

Have oredered print version, just republished, for my son.

What other book might you compare The Shipkiller to and why?

Hard to say, better than Patterson's book of mischief at sea.

Ridiculously implausible story

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

No - I agree with others that three-fourths of the book was taken up with great detail of sailing and maritime challenges. The story was weak and almost silly.

Would you ever listen to anything by Justin Scott again?

unlikely

Which scene was your favorite?

The end

Could you see The Shipkiller being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

No

Any additional comments?

Time well spent only if you have a passion for sailing, otherwise dull. Excellent performance, however, by Marc Vietor.

very good supense novel

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Shipkiller?

The building of a secret compartment for a missle with in the sailboat

What about Marc Vietor’s performance did you like?

He held my interest.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

David v.s.Goliath

Good Sleeper

Would you listen to The Shipkiller again? Why?

Yes this book is very easy to read and you want to finish it. I must read.

What other book might you compare The Shipkiller to and why?

none

Have you listened to any of Marc Vietor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

no

Any additional comments?

very good and i do not like ships