It is estimated that between 2010–2012, Somali pirates collected $500 million in ransom. Even Harvard Business School’s students voted it the business of the year.

Negotiation is not only for commercial or business goals.

Sea piracy and hostage situations involve high-stakes negotiations, involving the exchange of precious human life. The counterparty is far off, away from the table, and still making moves on the table. The negotiators have no choice but to deal with the unknown party when governments don’t negotiate with non-state groups.

Colin, a British journalist, brings out the rescue story of hijacked ships and their crew. These men were abandoned by the shipowners.

In this book, Private negotiators and consultants step in to negotiate with pirates, giving hope to the families.