Retraces the journeys of three lone sailors swept up by a monster hurricane that confounds various predictions.

'Kretschmer is more than just a sailing captain, he's a compelling storyteller whose newest book is winning raves from landlubbers as well as sailing enthusiasts' - "Miami Herald". 'A fast-paced, moving story of a disaster at sea' - "Booklist". 'To say this is a page-turner is a massive understatement' - "Southern Boating". "At the Mercy of the Sea" retraces the journeys of three lone sailors swept up by a monster hurricane that confounds all predictions.