The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

A historical page-turner of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The Wager, showing that it was not only the captain and crew who ended up on trial, but the very idea of empire.
One of the best Nonfiction books of the Year: NY Times, WSJ, TIME, Smithsonian, NPR, Vulture, Kirkus Reviews