Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy

The Brillante Virtuoso is a gripping true-crime story of a notorious maritime hijacking at the heart of a massive conspiracy—and the unsolved murder that threatened to unravel it all.

Award-winning journalists Matthew Campbell and Kit Chellel piece together the astounding truth through first-hand accounts of those who lived it, from members of the ship’s crew and witnesses to the attacks, to ex-London detectives turned private investigators seeking justice for David Mockett's murder.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime stories and the inner workings of international shipping.