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East India

(2014)
(Book 12 in the Epic Adventure series)
A Story by Colin Falconer

Shipwreck. Mutiny. Murder.

The Great Southland, 1626: Dutch captain Michiel van Texel sails for the Spice Islands to fight the Mataram - and escape his demons. But rounding Cape Horn is a brutal gamble, and the overloaded VOC ship is already on the edge. When jagged reefs tear her open on the Houtman Rocks, hundreds of souls are thrown into a nightmare no one is prepared for.

Stranded in an unforgiving wasteland with no rescue in sight, Michiel soon discovers the wreck is only the beginning.

Fear fractures discipline. Greed poisons loyalty. Violence becomes law.

Evil happens when good men do nothing. And Michiel has always seen himself as a good man. But he has never faced evil like this.

A relentless 17th century historical adventure thriller of shipwreck, survival, greed, power - and the darkest depths of the human heart. Perfect for fans of Wilbur Smith, Patrick O'Brian and C.S. Forester.

'Wilbur Smith meets nautical historical thriller.'

'A powerfully passionate novel that shocked me and held me in its grip.' History and Women.

'Had me totally engrossed.' Just One More Chapter.

'A gritty tale of danger and desperation.... fast-paced and difficult to put down.' Historical Fiction.