Michael Scott Moore (@MichaelSctMoore) is a literary journalist and novelist who wrote about being held hostage by Somali pirates in his latest book, The Desert and the Sea: 977 Days Captive on the Somali Pirate Coast.

Why high-seas piracy still exists in some of the world's most desperate places.
How an outsider -- such as a journalist like Michael Scott Moore -- can be easy prey for pirates abroad even under the "protection" of hired security.
The types of people who become pirates and how the devoutly religious among them reconcile their actions with their faith.
Why you'll probably never find a restaurant specializing in Somali pirate cuisine.
How a hostage remains sane over 977 days in captivity through escape attempts and threat of torture.
And much more...

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