The Deadliest Catch by Edward Congreve Shephard: A Journey Through Mystery, Courage, and the Wild Heart of Indonesia
Chester, United Kingdom, 12th Nov 2025 – In The Deadliest Catch, author Edward Congreve Shephard takes readers to a small island in Indonesia, where beauty and danger share the same space. What begins as a carefree adventure for three teenage boys turns into a powerful story of discovery, survival, and justice.
The story opens on Lombok, a place of beaches, rainforests, and quiet life. When a violent storm destroys the boys’ camp, they are left stranded and frightened. Searching the shoreline, they come across something that changes everything: a canvas bag washed ashore, holding the lifeless body of a young orangutan. This discovery sparks a chain of events that leads them into the depths of a brutal and hidden world.
The boys begin asking questions, and the answers take them further than they ever imagined. With no help from the authorities and surrounded by corruption, they choose to uncover the truth on their own. Their journey exposes a dangerous network of animal trafficking, forcing them to face betrayal, violence, and the cost of doing what is right. Through every moment, the boys’ friendship and courage hold them together, even as they face overwhelming odds.
Shephard paints Indonesia with rare honesty. Having lived in East Java for over fifteen years, he captures not only the country’s beauty but also its unseen struggles—its people, history, and moral complexities. His writing shows the country’s real spirit, far beyond tourist images.
Born in Chester and raised on the Isle of Skye, Edward Congreve Shephard’s life has been rich with adventure and reflection. His years in Indonesia shaped his understanding of humanity, culture, and resilience. The Deadliest Catch carries his love for storytelling and for the people and places that inspired it.
This is not just a novel of suspense; it is a story about what happens when innocence meets injustice and when ordinary people find the strength to stand up for what matters.
The Deadliest Catch by Edward Congreve Shephard is available now on Amazon and major online retailers.
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Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deadliest-Catch-Edward-Congreve-Shephard/dp/1068776552/
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City: Chester
Country: United Kingdom
Release Id: 12112536932