Fatal Forecast by Michael Tougias

Fatal Forecast by Michael Tougias

Now in paperback, a true story as spellbinding and harrowing as The Perfect Storm, marvel- ous and terrifying (Los Angeles Times)--published to herald the arrival of Tougias's new hardcover, The Finest Hours.

On the morning of November 21, 1980, two small boats set out for Georges Bank, a lucrative but perilous lobster fishing ground off the coast of Cape Cod. The National Weather Service had forecast typical fall weather, and the young, rugged crewmen aboard the Sea Fever and the Fair Wind had no reason to expect that this trip would be any different from the dozens they'd made earlier in the season. But the only weather buoy in the area was malfunctioning, and the National Weather Service had failed to reveal this critical detail. And as the two small boats headed out to sea, a colossal storm was brewing to the southeast, a furious maelstrom that would batter the boats with sixty-foot waves and hurricane-force winds. A true story of catastrophe and survival at sea, this is a vivid moment-by-moment account of seventy-two hours in the lives of eight young fishermen. Most amazing is the story of Ernie Hazzard, who spent more than fifty terrifying hours adrift on the stormy open sea.

Gripping and heart-pounding, Fatal Forecast is an unfor- gettable true story about the collision of two spectacular forces: the brutality of nature and the human will to survive.

John S. Burk is an outdoor writer, photographer, and historian from central Massachusetts. He has authored or edited more than a dozen books and guides, including AMC's Massachusetts Trail Guide, New England National Scenic Trail Map and Guide, and Bay Circuit Trail Map and Guide. He has also contributed to AMC Outdoors, Northern Woodlands, Natural New England, Sanctuary, and other publications. To see more of his work, visit johnburk.zenfolio.com. Alison O'Leary is a longtime journalist, public speaker, and the author of two books, including Inns and Adventures: A History and Explorer's Guide to New Hampshire, Vermont and the Berkshires. She resides in Southeastern Massachusetts. Michael Tougias is a New York Times best-selling author and co-author of 25 books. He is best known for his seven nonfiction survival books: So Close to Home, The Finest Hours, Ten Hours Until Dawn, A Storm Too Soon, Overboard, Rescue of the Bounty, and Fatal Forecast. He also wrote several nature books, including Quabbin and the award-winning memoir There's a Porcupine in My Outhouse. His latest inspirational book is Derek's Gift. Tougias lectures on all of his books, as well as on sharing what he has learned about overcoming adversity and decision-making from survivors and rescuers. Learn more at michaeltougias.com.

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ISBN 13	9780743297035
ISBN 10	0743297032
Title	Fatal Forecast
Author	Michael Tougias
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Scribner Book Company
Year published	2007-07-17
Number of pages	222
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