Guardians of the Horn: The True Story of Somali Pirates

War, famine, corruption, and the open sea—Somalia’s fishermen face enemies on all fronts.For Jeylani, a quiet young man with nothing but his skiff “Lucky Dog,” every day is a battle to protect his sister, his uncle, and the few people he still trusts.But when foreign trawlers strip the coastline bare and a new “Coast Guard” emerges—one built on lies, khat, and blood—fishermen are pushed past the breaking point. Betrayed by friends, hunted by police, trapped between militias and starvation, Jeylani is forced into a world he never wanted: the violent rise of modern piracy.Across the sea, the UAE Special Forces prepare for a hostage rescue that will change the course of the conflict forever.Inspired by real people and real events, Guardians of the Horn is a raw, heart-pounding story of endurance, loyalty, vengeance, and the desperate choices men make when the world gives them none. Read more