Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

In this gripping true story, retired British army officer Colonel John Steed embarks on a daring private mission to rescue the crews of three hijacked ships during the Somali piracy crisis. Lacking funds and experience in hostage negotiation, Steed organizes a complex operation from his home, raising ransom money while transporting payments in his car. Journalist Colin Freeman, a former hostage himself, provides an insider perspective on the challenges of hostage negotiation and the determination of one man's quest to save lives.