And the Sea Will Tell

By: Vincent Bugliosi, Bruce Henderson - contributor

Narrated by: David Colacci

Alone with her new husband on a tiny Pacific atoll, a young woman, combing the beach, finds an odd aluminum container washed up out of the lagoon, and beside it on the sand something glitters: a gold tooth in a scorched human skull. The investigation that follows uncovers an extraordinarily complex and puzzling true-crime story. Only Vincent Bugliosi, who recounted his successful prosecution of mass murderer Charles Manson in the best seller Helter Skelter, was able to draw together the hundreds of conflicting details of the mystery and reconstruct what really happened when four people found hell in a tropical paradise. And the Sea Will Tell reconstructs the events and subsequent trial of a riveting true murder mystery, and probes into the dark heart of a serpentine scenario of death.

©1991 Vincent Bugliosi and Bruce B. Henderson (P)2019 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Grips you by the throat from beginning to end." (Cleveland Plain Dealer)

A brilliant tale

My two favorite genres being true-crime and anything nautical, this book did not disappoint. The author(s) and narrator were so logical, thoughtful and eloquent, I couldn't stop listening. I thoroughly enjoyed everything except the epilogue, which was written more for the law-student than high-seas sailor, but definitely a 5-star in entirety. Well-done.

Fantastic!

Every attorney should read this, though those not in the legal field will likely find it just as enjoyable and informative as a breakdown of what isn't STILL working in the criminal justice system.

Too much locus on the lawyer

What started out as a relatively interesting story about a murder on a faraway island, got horrifically bogged down in a blow by blow detailed account of the lawyer’s efforts in the case. He came off as quite grandiose and very pleased with himself, seeming to know more than every other lawyer before him. The book could’ve been cut in half had we not had to hear every moment of his “amazing” courtroom trial. I did like his other story, Helter Skelter, but this one was just too much about the author.

Good to have V.B. on your side.

Very detailed account of background and murder trial of Stephanie Stearns, called Jennifer Jenkins in the book. Bugliosi explains every piece of evidence, strategy, tactics, preparation, etc. Virtually a case study in criminal trial best practices. Stearns was found not guilty and Bugliosi says he believed in her innocence. However, I suspect if he had been the prosecutor, she would have been found guilty.

Bugliosi and his writings are the exemplar of detail oriented.

great book

Another great book by Vince Bugliosi!
I believe Vince has an ability to write about complex legal trials in a manner most people can understand. He also displays great personal integrity.