Ship of Ghosts

In this gripping narrative, bestselling author James D. Hornfischer recounts the harrowing true story of the USS Houston, FDR’s cherished cruiser, which faced overwhelming odds in the Pacific during World War II. After being trapped and ultimately sunk by a superior Japanese force, the crew endured brutal captivity on Japan's infamous Burma–Thailand Death Railway. Through personal diaries, historical documents, and survivor testimonies, Hornfischer illuminates a tale of extraordinary courage and resilience amidst unimaginable adversity, highlighting the indomitable spirit of those who fought to survive.