The Midnight Watch

Discover the gripping tale of The Midnight Watch, a masterful narrative by David Dyer that unravels the true events of the SS Californian, which infamously witnessed the Titanic's distress signals but failed to respond. This psychological thriller takes you on a haunting journey through the chilling depths of human error and the catastrophic consequences that can arise from small failings. Dive into this B-format paperback, published in 2017 by Penguin Australia Pty Ltd, with 336 pages of suspense and emotion. Perfect for avid readers and history enthusiasts, The Midnight Watch not only illuminates the mysteries surrounding the Titanic disaster but also delves into the psyche of those involved. Boston reporter John Steadman becomes entangled in the truth behind the Californian's captain, grappling with his own past tragedies and the weight of 1,500 lives lost. With themes of loyalty, fate, and redemption, this novel serves as a poignant reminder of the frailty of human decisions. Experience a beautifully crafted story that resonates long after the last page is turned. Order today and enjoy FREE shipping—though please note that combined shipping for other items is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days to your doorstep.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143783466
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 336


Description:
David Dyer's astonishing novel The Midnight Watch is based on the true story of the SS Californian, the ship that saw the Titanic's distress rockets and yet, unfathomably, did nothing. A psychological thriller.

Sometimes the smallest of human failings can lead to the greatest of disasters. As the Titanic was sinking slowly in the wretchedly cold North Atlantic, she could see the lights of another ship on the horizon. She called for help by Morse lamp and the new Marconi telegraph machine, but there was no response. Just after midnight the Titanic began firing distress rockets.

The other ship, the Californian, saw these rockets but didn't come. Why not?

When the story of the disaster begins to emerge, it's a question that Boston American reporter John Steadman cannot let go. As soon as he lays eyes on the Californian's captain and second officer, he knows a story lurks behind their version of events. So begins his strange journey towards the truth. Haunted by the fifteen hundred who went to their deaths in those icy waters, and by the loss of his own baby son years earlier, Steadman must either find redemption in the Titanic's tragedy or lose himself.

Based on true events, The Midnight Watch is at once a heart-stopping mystery and a deeply knowing novel - about the frailty of men, the strength of women, the capriciousness of fate and the price of loyalty.

'Just when you thought nothing else could be salvaged from the wreck of the Titanic, Dyer has excavated a beautifully sad story about the terrible cost of one moment of pride. You will have no idea just how good

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