And the year-by-year evolution of Somalian piracy is mesmerizing. In Bahadur's telling, the fractured, tribal governance of Somalia's territories is almost unbelievable in its dysfunction. Takes readers through the evolution of the pirate groups from garrulous, self-proclaimed vigilantes who claim they are protecting Somalia's waters from illegal fishing vessels to the deadly criminal gangs they are today." - Associated Press "Convincing. Bahadur has probably spent more time with Somali pirates than just about any other Western researcher or writer." - The New Republic "A first-of-its kind book. and lived to tell about it." - The Boston Globe "A fascinating narrative that opens a hitherto largely unknown world to a wider audience." - San Francisco Chronicle "An illuminating guide. He has peeked behind the curtain of the pirates of Somalia in their faraway tribal homelands. Bahadur has gone deep in exploring the causes of this seaborne crime wave." - The New York Times Book Review "Bahadur has borne witness and seen what no other journalist has seen.
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