In the Wake of Madness

This gripping true account recounts one of the 19th century's most notorious mutinies aboard the Massachusetts whaleship Sharon, detailing the events leading up to and following the violent mutiny and murder of Captain Howes Norris. Written by an award-winning maritime historian, the story explores the complex circumstances behind the crew's desertion, the tragic violence at Pohnpei Island, and the ship's eventual recapture. Engaging and detailed, it offers a compelling look into a historic maritime disaster that captivated contemporaries like Herman Melville.