Nancy A. (Chocoholic) reviewed on 8/19/2012 + 291 more book reviews

This book is an interesting and compelling look at one of maritime's most enduring mysteries: what happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? Author Brian Hicks starts off the book with a glimpse into the famous ship's early days, moves on to talk about her captain's life and his family, and finishes by elaborating on the numerous theories of what happened on that fateful voyage. He finally puts to bed a number of details that have become sensationalized over the years and also explores each theory and how it does or doesn't fit with the facts of the case. At the end of the book, he presents his own idea about what happened, and it seems the most credible. An enjoyable read for mystery lovers or for the seafarer.

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