A Speck in the Sea: A Story of Survival and Rescue - Hardcover

John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski co-own and operate the Anna Mary, a lobster boat, in the open ocean surrounding Montauk. Best friends for decades, Aldridge and Sosinski are seasoned sailors and fishermen.

"A Speck in the Sea is a terrific read--harrowing and inspiring at the same time. In the end it's a moving testament both to our individual will to survive and to our collective will to come to the aid of others in distress. I couldn't put it down."
―Daniel James Brown

"Sometimes being a hero means just hanging on and having faith--which is exactly what John Aldridge and Anthony Sosinski did on July 24, 2013. This is an amazing tale of survival, family, community, and friendship from two true American originals."
―Paul Tough

"A robust portrait of working-class Montauk, the Long Island community...the authors offer a richly detailed but not overburdened view of how sea rescue operations are mounted and conducted... A capable and readable book, though the story is likely to draw its true audience by way of the forthcoming movie it ties into."
―Kirkus Review

"This absolutely riveting book follows the increasingly desperate (and, at times, disorganized) rescue efforts as well as Aldridge's own odyssey (How does a man facing near-certain death keep himself believing he might survive?). A movie is already in the works, but don't wait for it-the book is as captivating as any film might be."

―Booklist

"A rich backstory-including complicated personal lives and deep family histories-adds depth to this page turner."

―Publishers Weekly

"A Speck in the Sea is not just about a man lost in the Atlantic. It's an inspiring story of hope, strength, and the love people have for their community. In this tale of heroism and survival, readers will find pieces of themselves and the people they love as they see a family and community brought together."

―Dan's Papers

"Inspiring."―The East Hampton Star