Leviathan

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner

Dive into a high-stakes ecological thriller that pits a man's conscience against the might of the industrial whaling industry. Leviathan follows the story of Justin Magnus, a man driven by a singular, obsessive mission: to save the great whales from extinction. Abandoning his life of privilege, he spends his fortune to outfit a privateer vessel, embarking on a daring and dangerous crusade to intercept and sabotage the massive Soviet and Japanese whaling fleets. John Gordon Davis, known for his visceral and emotionally charged storytelling, delivers a narrative that is both a gripping sea adventure and a passionate plea for environmental conservation. The novel captures the brutal reality of the hunt and the immense power of the ocean, while exploring the moral gray areas of eco-terrorism and the personal cost of radical activism. This Michael Joseph first edition is a powerful, cinematic read that remains strikingly relevant in its defense of the natural world.