Brave and exhaustively reported." -Joshua Hammer, The New York Times Book Review "Bahadur debunks myths about the roots and practices of Somali pirates and presents a remarkable analysis of piracy along the coast of the Horn of Africa. Bahadur seems to admire the pirates' audacity and resourcefulness, yet at the same time he avoids glamorizing them. captures the inner workings of Somali piracy in extraordinary detail. a nicely crafted, revealing report." - Kirkus Reviews, "Bahadur has gone deep in exploring the causes of this seaborne crime wave, charting its explosive growth and humanizing the brigands who have eluded some of the world's most powerful navies. What's especially impressive (aside from Bahadur's sheer nerve in insinuating himself among these dangerous men in a lawless corner of the world) is the amassing of multiple perspectives-of pirates and policymakers-that support a rich, suspenseful account." - Publishers Weekly "A rare inside look. an engaging account, full of solid analysis. revelatory journalism and astute analysis of causes and solutions that prove far more informative than any TV footage about the contemporary piracy problem." - Booklist "The inner workings of the world of Somali pirates are astutely explored by Bahadur. This intrepid reporter's fascinating account of piracy is a worthwhile read for scholars of Africa and general audiences alike." - Library Journal "An insightful report.
"The inner workings of the world of Somali pirates are astutely explored by Bahadur.
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