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The Ship Killer

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Years ago I purchased this book as a birthday present for my dad. Out of curiosity, I read the first page. I was instantly caught up in the story, and stayed awake the entire night reading it. "The Shipkiller" is a thrilling, compelling tale! It is about the vengeance of Peter Hardin, whose wife is lost at sea when their yacht is crushed by a gigantic oil-tanker. The pursuit and destruction of Leviathan becomes a vendetta, and the reader very quickly comes to share Hardin's obsession. The premise may be far-fetched, but the story is so vividly written it becomes real. The passages on sailing are especially riveting, as are the descriptions of the blighted locales wherein Hardin stalks his prey. Every force of man and nature seems determined to destroy our hero; but the reader will cheer him along every tormented step of his voyage. I hope this "killer" novel will be reprinted so that many others can enjoy the experience of reading it.

I have been looking for a copy of this book for two years--along the East Coast (Annapolis), on the West Coast (Santa Cruz) and in the Midwest. Same message: Check again, currently out of print. Thanks for letting me lobby for a reprint.

I READ THIS BOOK ABOUT 12 YEARS AGO. THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL ABOUT SAIL BOATS, TIDES, VENOMOUS SNAKES, MADE ME BELIEVE THAT THE AUTHOR WAS WRITING HIS MEMOIRES. A FABULOUS NON STOP ACTION NOVEL THAT I COULD NOT PUT DOWN. A PITY IT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN REPRINT. ONE REVIEWER COMMENTED THAT SHE THOUGHT A MOVIE MAY HAVE BEEN IN THE WORKS. IT WILL BE A BLOCKBUSTER IF THAT EVER COMES TO PASS. HOW CAN THE PUBLISHER BE PERSUADED TO RELEASE NEW EDITIONS?

This is by far Justin Scott's best book. I bought numerous copies of the paperback and gave them to customers. I've owned two sailboats and have chartered in the British Virgins. You don't have to be a sailor to enjoy the non stop action. I'm trying to locate more copies, but have not had any luck. Perhaps Amazon can use their influence.

This terrific sailing thriller is impossible to put down. I devoured it some years ago and passed it to my teenage son/avid sailer. Unfortunately someone at his high school borrowed it and alas, no more book - I've tried unsuccessfully to find another copy. Please Mr. Publisher, do consider reprinting this wonderful adventure story. And, like other reviewers, I am surprised Hollywood never made a movie!

Purchased paper back in 1983 and now need to use Scotch Tape to hold it together. I am looking for a hard bound book. The story is fantastic!!

During a pleasure cruise off the English coast, Peter
and Carolyn Hardin's ketch is run down and sunk by the
Ultra Large Crude Carrier ship _Leviathan._ Carolyn is
lost to the sea, and Peter washes ashore, barely alive.
After getting nowhere in his attempts to punish Ogilvy,
the egocentric, tyranical captian of _Leviathan,_ Peter
comes to see that his fight is not against Ogilvey, but
_Leviathan_ herself. In what can best be described as a
grueling test of fortitude, stamina, and a relentless
drive for revenge against the massive and unwieldy
monster that killed his spouse, Peter Hardin vows to sink
_Leviathan_ regardless of the costs. From enduring a
unimaginably furious hurricane that nearly kills him,
to Iranian and Saudi Arabian patrol boats, from a
broiling calm that drives him mad, to the horror of
a furious attack by poisionous sea snakes in the Persian
Gulf, Hardin keeps his resolve with the single-mindedness
of a man driven by an unrelenting demon.

I read this book many years ago, but today found myself recommending it to a friend...I thoroughly enjoyed the book and it is the type of book that I would have to have on my shelves at all times...Thanks, Janet

This was an excellent book! Only problem is, I like to share books I love and have given all my copies away. Still I feel I need more to give to my favorite people - Has there been a re-write? Has anyone out there read any other books by Justin Scott - how do they compare?

I am trying to find the book titled "The Ship Killer" and apparently it is out of print. If there is anyone out there who would like to sell their coopy I would appreciate a note to ekralc610@aol.com. I am trying to get this book for my father who is a WWII veteran who was involved in sea battles including D-Day.

Thank you