{"title":"Chris Speck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Speck\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts gripping crime and thriller narratives that pull readers into dark, atmospheric worlds. His storytelling is marked by intricate plots and compelling characters, making each novel a tense exploration of human nature and justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of crime fiction will appreciate the blend of suspense and emotional depth found in works like \u003cem\u003eThe North Ground\u003c\/em\u003e. Speck’s writing delivers both riveting action and thoughtful reflection, perfect for those seeking a thrilling yet thoughtful read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-north-ground-by-chris-speck-9781068718397","title":"The North Ground","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHull, 1804.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain Swift has never commanded a whaling ship before, let alone one the size of the \u003cem\u003eSovereign\u003c\/em\u003e. On the trip to Greenland and the North Ground, they will hunt the bowhead whale and harvest the blubber and baleen that are worth a fortune back in Hull. The job is gruesome and dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePack ice can crush or trap a ship. The cold punishes. With one flick of her tail, a bowhead whale can split a boat in half, and once a man is in the ice water, he's dead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the \u003cem\u003eSovereign\u003c\/em\u003e picks up two stowaway women in Shetland, Swift is too green to toss them overboard. He is not ruthless enough to command these rough Hull lads or use their skills to his advantage. He is out of his depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the \u003cem\u003eSovereign\u003c\/em\u003e will not make it back home after all, perhaps with Swift in command, she was never meant to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934336106732,"sku":"9781068718397","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781068718397-the-north-ground.jpg?v=1783913222"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/chris-speck.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}