Citadel
The true story of one man's war against the pirates of Somalia
by Jordan Wylie
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Pub Date Nov 02 2017 | Archive Date Jan 31 2018
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Description
An inspiring and gritty real life adventure, similar to SOLDIER SPY and A CAPTAIN'S DUTY by Captain Phillips.
Jordan Wylie, a young man from a tough area of Blackpool where kids like him often went off the rails, chose a life in the army. He saw service in Iraq and learned to cope with the horrors he'd witnessed, then suffered an injury that blocked any chance of climbing up the military ladder. But an old army colleague suggested he join a security team on a tanker in Yemen.
Ex-servicemen were offered dazzling salaries and `James Bond' lifestyles between jobs protecting the super-tankers carrying consumer goods to Europe and the US. However, for the men tempted to go, the price they paid was the claustrophobia and isolation of life on board and the ever-present possibility of death skimming towards them across the vast, lonely blue sea. Jordan was one of these men.
In CITADEL, he writes the first account of these dangerous years from someone 'at the front'. A young soldier from the backstreets of Blackpool, he was determined to make the most of his life, but unsure of the way forward. To his surprise, he found his answers in the perilous waters of 'Pirate Alley'.
Advance Praise
'Citadel captures the experiences of a man who has been ever present in the international fight against Somali piracy. A very honest account from first-hand experience on the front line and beyond' – Jason Fox (Foxy) Former UK Special Forces, TV Presenter & Guinness World Record Holder
'From the streets of Blackpool to the Badlands of the Horn of Africa - a compelling, full throttle story of one man’s fight against 21st Century piracy' – Tim Marshall, International Bestselling Author
'A fascinating insight into the world of contemporary piracy and a remarkable man’s journey to fight it. Citadel is straight from the pages of a boys own novel but it’s worth remembering that it’s a true story. Jordan Wylie takes us on a journey to places most of us will never see, and thankfully so. A riveting tale of swashbuckling, war and banditry on the high seas in the modern era.' – Levison Wood, Explorer, Photographer and Writer
“An action packed and inspiring true story, highlighting danger, passion and drive throughout” – Ash Dykes Adventurer and Extreme Athlete
'The scourge of piracy continues around the globe and this is an action packed account from a man who has been at the sharp end many times' – Admiral James Stavridis, US Navy (Retd) NATO Supreme Allied Commander (2009-2013)
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781907324741 |
| PRICE | $14.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Nessa T, Reviewer
I surprised my self! I just loved reading Citadel by Jordan Wylie. Its not a book I would usually read however, I found this book amazing I was hooked from the first few pages. I found it gripping, very interesting throughout and I just wanted more. So when I finished the book I had to get my Hubby to read it. He is enjoying it at the mo. This book is down to earth and just excellent.
5 star read........
Michelle B, Reviewer
Jordan Wylie comes through as an amazing man with an amazing true story to tell. Having almost gone down the wrong road in his teens, he followed the great example of his father and realised there was more for him than the streets of Blackpool could offer.
This book details his career in the services, the time spent fighting off pirates at sea and the work since then.
It really is a fascinating story and he tells it so very, very well.
Thank you to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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