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Wildtrack

Bernard Cornwell

1988320 pagesabout 5–7 hours
1988
first published
  • 1988Joseph · 320 pages · ENGISBN 9780718130138
  • 1989Jove · 358 pagesISBN 9780515101218
  • 1992TIME WARNER PAPERBACKS · 336 pagesISBN 9780747401872
  • 1994Hinkler Books · 330 pages · ENGISBN 9780670907915
  • 2008HarperCollins · ENGISBN 9780061650826
  • 2010Penguin Group UK · ENGISBN 9780141952048
  • 2011Penguin Books, Limited · 352 pages · ENGISBN 9780241955642
  • 1993Penguin Books Ltd · 352 pages · ENGISBN 9780140177237

In muddy waters, even heroes drownTrouble at sea for an ex-war hero...His father in prison for fraud, his ex-wife bleeding him dry and his spine shattered by a bullet, Falklands war hero Nick Sandman, VC, has no money and no prospects. Only his boat – Sycorax –and his dream of sailing her away from his troubles is keeping him alive.But Sycorax is as crippled as Nick. To rebuild his wrecked and stranded dream, Nick is forced into a devil's bargain with egomaniacal TV star Tony Bannister. Bannister is the owner of Wildtrack, an ocean racer, and he wants Nick to be part of the crew that will sail the ship to victory.Bannister, though, has made some powerful enemies who are out for revenge, leaving Nick caught in the middle. Can he keep Wildtrack and his dreams of escape aboard Sycorax afloat?Wildtrack is a gripping thriller from the international bestselling author of the Sharpe novels.

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