The Wave by Susan Casey

If  Jaws made you never want to go to the beach again, be prepared for The Wave to make you never want to go on a cruise.  The Wave explores the phenomenon of giant waves from the perspective of both scientists and surfers, alternating between those who are accidentally caught by them and those who seek them out. 

It turns out that the nightmare wave from the Poseidon Adventure is not pure myth--waves topping 100 feet pop up in the middle of the ocean, and the impact on ships can be enough to rip them apart.  At the same time, some surfers seek the 100 foot wave, despite the potential for brutal injuries or death if it goes wrong.

The Wave is written in the first person, and the audiobook is narrated perfectly by Kirsten Potter.  You're actually eager to find out how events will turn out as the author talks about a major surfing event, or a particularly ugly cruise.  This audiobook should not be missed by those who enjoy popular science and compelling non-fiction generally.