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The Wave by Susan Casey

September 8th, 2010

Colossal, ship-swallowing waves. Exotic locales. Adrenaline-infused, extreme surfing. Mesmerizing writing.

What else could you want from a blockbuster fall book?

Find all this and more (impeccable reporting, palm-sweating surfing feats, startling ocean facts—need we go on?) in The Wave by bestselling author of The Devil’s Teeth, Susan Casey.

See what Susan and big wave surfer Laird Hamilton have to say about the book and giant waves here:

Listen to Susan and Laird on NPR Weekend Edition with Scott Simon here.
And for more, fan The Wave on Facebook!

“Casey’s sharktastic bestseller The Devil’s Teeth announced the debut of a powerful voice in adventure writing, and her follow-up does not disappoint… [Her] writing on wave forces and maritime disasters is masterful.”
Outside Magazine

“[A] captivating hybrid—an intro to the mind-melting physics of waves and a ride-along with the scientists and surfers who chase after them…Fascinating.“ —Men’s Journal

“[A] breath-snatching thrill ride.” —Elle

Before you hit the beach, be sure to order the book here:
Amazon | B&N | Borders | Indiebound | Powell’s | Random House

And remember…NEVER TURN YOUR BACK ON THE OCEAN.