Jack London 
Sea-Wolf 

'The Sea-Wolf’ is a 1904 psychological adventure novel by American novelist Jack London.The book’s protagonist, Humphrey van Weyden, is a millionaire literary critic who is a survivor of an accident at the sea. As a consequence, he falls under the dominance of his rescuer Wolf Larsen, the captain of a seal hunting schooner and a brutal and cynical tyrant. Written like a modern day page turner, this tale of the sea is a study of human nature and a gripping and intense examination of right and wrong. A perfect fit for the adventure-seeking reader, 'The Sea-Wolf’ is a classic nautical novel that is adored by many for its action and camaraderie. –