Goliath: A Thriller

by Shawn Corridan

A giant Russian tanker ablaze in the Bering Sea about to create the world's worst eco-disaster—and not just from the oil In the Bering Sea, Bennkah, the largest oil tanker ever built, newly commissioned in Vladivostok, Russia, is on its maiden voyage. Well-respected Captain Nicholas Borodin is at the helm, and for a reason only he knows, his agitation is palpable. Soon an engineer discovers a defect—seemingly minor, but one with disastrous potential. Despite his attempts to correct the problem, a fire erupts, contained at first, then rapidly spreads out of control, consuming the behemoth tanker. A Mayday call alerts Captain Sonny Wade some two hundred miles from the burning ship. This could be the lifeline that Sonny and his ragtag crew need to save their failing salvage business. But Dal Sharpe, Sonny's nemesis and former employer—the owner of the largest salvage business in all of the northwest—also hears the call. A heart-stopping race is on to claim the hulk before it contaminates the entire north Pacific Rim. But Sonny learns there's more at stake than anyone realizes—a catastrophe of monstrous proportions.Perfect for fans of Tom Clancy and Clive Cussler

338 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 1, 2016

About the author

Shawn Corridan was raised on Florida's east coast and attended the University of Hawaii on a football scholarship. He also possesses the dubious distinction of being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard...twice! On one of those occasions he was towed into the now notorious Guantanamo Bay Naval Base, also known as GITMO. Shawn is also an award-winning screenwriter (Winner, FinalDraft Big Break Screenwriting Contest) and WGA member. He is a long-time resident of Honolulu, Hawaii and Merritt Island, FL.

Reviews

[Peter Gendusa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A leviathan of a tale.

The protagonist, Sonny, is an out of luck salvage skipper based out of Alaska. With his daughter, a crew of misfits and an old broken down tug, they take on the biggest salvage job of their career. With some pressure from creditors, insurance companies and the competition, they risk all for a huge payday.
They get more than they bargained for.

[Robert harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Goliath of a book

This book is great. The characters even the minor ones are well drawn and held my interest. I want to read more by this author

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book.

Fast paced with plenty of action. Good story. I also like short chapter books which this is. I found it to be very entertaining.

[Carl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never imagined a sea salvage story would be so riveting. A nail-biting adventure.

[Mary Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting story!! Boat lovers delight!!

I am a serious boat lover and enjoyed this book and the thrilling story line. Loved the aspect of the huge Russian tanker and how it would feel to be aboard this vessel! Awesome characters and interesting story!! Wonderful first book!! Can hardly wait for #2!!

[DOUG BELVILLE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gotta be a sailor

Good story at times seems to get lost in nautical jargon which unless you have spent your life on the high seas really bogs you down