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• J. McLean

  Epic, Emotional, and Cinematic — The Taking of the M.V. Acamar is a Triumph Jean-Claude Perdriel’s second novel, The Taking of the M.V. Acamar, is more than just a gripping survival thriller—it's a powerful exploration of trauma, resilience, and the long shadow cast by a single, life-altering event. Set in 1964, the story begins with a chilling hijacking in the Gulf of Aden, where Andrew Morrison becomes the sole survivor. His harrowing escape on a life raft is just the beginning. What truly sets this novel apart is how it follows Morrison in the years beyond the tragedy, revealing how that moment of terror continues to shape his identity, choices, and path forward. Perdriel's storytelling is both cinematic and deeply human, with vivid imagery, emotional depth, and a haunting sense of realism. This is a book that stays with you, and with the right director, it could easily become a powerful film. A remarkable achievement.

• Kim

  Lucky to get a copy of this book. A story about a young man’s survival of a hijacking of the ship M.V. Acamar. This novel is filled with adventure and romance, A page-turner. Highly recommend reading this novel.

• J. McLean

  Epic, Emotional, and Cinematic — The Taking of the M.V. Acamar is a Triumph Jean-Claude Perdriel’s second novel, The Taking of the M.V. Acamar, is more than just a gripping survival thriller—it's a powerful exploration of trauma, resilience, and the long shadow cast by a single, life-altering event. Set in 1964, the story begins with a chilling hijacking in the Gulf of Aden, where Andrew Morrison becomes the sole survivor. His harrowing escape on a life raft is just the beginning. What truly sets this novel apart is how it follows Morrison in the years beyond the tragedy, revealing how that moment of terror continues to shape his identity, choices, and path forward. Perdriel's storytelling is both cinematic and deeply human, with vivid imagery, emotional depth, and a haunting sense of realism. This is a book that stays with you, and with the right director, it could easily become a powerful film. A remarkable achievement. Well done, Jean-Claude Perdriel. It was a pleasure to read!

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