Parched Seas

An advert for fishermen is the catalyst to this unfolding saga. Attracted by the promise of a tough but lucrative lifestyle, the young Sharp embellishes his resume and is delighted when his creativity is rewarded - he gets the job. Sharp weaves an exciting tale of commercial fishing, crab and oyster harvesting, and peppers it with crocodile hunts and unseaworthy vessels. He recounts the actions of the incredibly cruel and scheming captain and the unbelievable physical and mental abuse he dishes out. Sharp describes how many of the young men, broken by the harshness, run or find solace in madness. Parched Seas is a chronicle of Sharp’s personal journey.