David Grann’s 2023 non-fiction book, "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder," reconstructs the harrowing 1741 demise of the HMS Wager and the chaotic survival, murder, and mutiny that followed. The narrative explores themes of imperial power, human endurance, and competing truths, based on extensive research into primary sources. For more details, visit David Grann's website .