"Hound of the Sea" is a captivating and honest memoir by Garrett McNamara, a world record holder in big wave surfing and the protagonist of the HBO miniseries "100 Foot Wave." In this book, McNamara describes his emotional journey that drives him to ride the most massive waves on Earth. He holds the record for surfing a 78-foot wave in Nazaré, Portugal, and surpassed that record two years later at the same location. Driven by the challenge of conquering larger and more difficult waves, this adrenaline-fueled loner travels the world to ride the most dangerous waves of the oceans. McNamara explores what motivates him to risk everything for a single thrilling ride. In "Hound of the Sea," readers are introduced to McNamara's personal and professional world, gaining an intimate insight into the motivations of a man who faces the most extreme challenges of surfing. This memoir is not just a narrative about surfing, but also about overcoming fears and striving for personal growth.