In Deep Water
A True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage
$60.90
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
October 8, 2022. Three friends are fishing for red snapper when their boat, tied to an oil rig, begins taking on water and sinks 15 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly, the three men find themselves in a struggle for their lives. Their vessel succumbs to the building seas so quickly that the fishermen are unable to send out a radio Mayday call, and their cell phones have no reception. They only have time to don their life jackets and hold onto a cooler as they are swept further out to s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250406224 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1250406226 |
| Author: | Michael J. Tougias |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 401g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 144mm x 217mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Michael J. Tougias:
”“A tale of suspense and survival, more than just a harrowing story…”” –Booklist
“Action driven detail at a speedy clip…an adrenaline pumping, thoroughly readable tale.” –Kirkus Reviews
“I found [In Deep Water] so suspenseful, I couldn’t put it down! I can’t remember a journey with so many obstacles. You are constantly praying for these men as they endure the worst 28 hours imaginable. Their story is a testament to one’s will to survive.” –Lili Zanuck, Academy Award-winning Producer
“This book captures the wit, grit and sacrifice of Coasties and their boats.” –Minneapolis Star Tribune on The Finest Hours
“A blockbuster account of tragedy at sea.” –The Providence Journal on The Finest Hours
“Tougias delivers a well-researched, vividly written tale of brave men overwhelmed by the awesome forces of nature. An absorbing account…” –Publishers Weekly on Ten Hours Until Dawn
“Arguably the best story of peril at sea since Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm. [Tougias’] balancing of human and technical detail is nearly perfect. All readers may sincerely hope that Tougias will produce further such superb chronicles.” –Booklist (starred review) on Ten Hours Until Dawn
“Frightening, cinematic, tense, dramatic…easily binge-worthy.” –Kirkus Reviews
Michael J. Tougias
Michael J. Tougias
Michael J. Tougias is a New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of over thirty books for adults and middle readers.
His books include:
- Fatal Forecast
- The Finest Hours
- Overboard!
- A Storm Too Soon
- So Close to Home
- The Waters Between Us
- Extreme Survival
- The Power of Positive Fishing
He offers slide presentations and an inspiration program titled “Survival Lessons: Decision Making Under Pressure.”
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