Her uncanny sense of direction earns her a coveted place among the Archipelago Fleet elite, but it also attracts the attention of Admiral Comita, who sends her on a secret mission deep into pirate territory. Accompanied by a ragtag crew of mercenaries and under the command of Miranda, a captain as bloodthirsty as she is alluring, Rose discovers the hard way that even the best sense of direction won’t be enough to keep her alive if she can’t learn to navigate something far more dangerous than the turbulent seas. Aboard the mercenary ship, Man o’ War, Rose learns quickly that trusting the wrong person can get you killed—and Miranda’s crew have no intention of making things easy for her—especially the Captain’s trusted first mate, Orca, who is as stubborn as she is brutal.This swashbuckling 26th century adventure novel is smart, colorful and quirky, yet it manages to deliver a healthy dose of heart, humor, and humility on every single page.

    But to the sirens who swim the warm island waters, it’s a home more than worth protecting from the humans and their steam-propelled ships. Between their hypnotic voices and the strength of their powerful tails, sirens have little to fear. That is, until the ruthless pirate captain, Kian, creates a device to cancel out their songs. Perle was the first siren captured, and while all since have either been sold or killed, Kian still keeps them prisoner. Though their song is muted and their tail paralyzed, Perle’s hope for escape rekindles as another pirating vessel seizes Kian’s ship. This new captain seems different, with his brilliant smile and his promises that Kian will never again be Perle’s master. But he’s still a human, and a captor in his own way. The compassion he and his rag-tag human family show can’t be sincere… or can it? Soon it becomes clear that Kian will hunt Perle relentlessly, taking down any siren in her path. As the tides turn, Perle must decide whether to run from Kian forever, or ride the forming wave into battle, hoping their newfound human companions will fight with them.This adult fantasy novel featuring an nonbinary disabled protagonist is a voyage of laughter and danger where friendships and love abound and sirens are sure to steal—or eat—your heart.  Trigger warnings: mild gore due to carnivorous sirens and sensations of drowning.

     The sacred city of Tir'an'fal has stood for centuries amid the arid desert plains. When invading soldiers breach its walls, its peaceful citizens are put to the sword. Vekal, as one of the city's few remaining warrior priests, is both feared and reviled for his otherworldly skills, even by those he helped. Only now, he may be their only hope. Contains all three books in the series: Crimson Spear Desert Forged Gate of Heaven

    A Robin-Hood-like American patriot and the most famous freebooter of all time, Blackbeard was illegally hunted down by Virginia Governor Alexander Spotswood, the British Crown’s man in Williamsburg obsessed with his capture. Based on reliable historical records and the latest research, this adventure tale illuminates the true man behind the myth and his doggedly determined pursuer, revealing a cat-and-mouse game and important historical figure lost to us in a “fog of legend, myth and propaganda” for three hundred years. A folk hero in his own lifetime, Blackbeard exploded onto the scene during the birth of America and was one of the first American revolutionaries in the War of Independence against British rule.

    It's a epic fantasy spaghetti western full of demons, witch hunters, action, and betrayal.When there are no heroes left, it's up to the villains to save the world.Even the best swordsman is one bad day away from a corpse. It’s a lesson Blademaster Jezzet Vel’urn isn’t keen to learn. Chased into the Wilds by a vengeful warlord, Jezzet makes it to the free city of Chade. But instead of sanctuary all she finds are more enemies from her past.Arbiter Thanquil Darkheart is a witch hunter for the Inquisition, on a holy crusade to rid the world of heresy. He’s also something else: expendable. When the God Emperor gives Thanquil an impossible task, he knows he has no choice but to venture deep into the Wilds to hunt down a fallen Arbiter.The Black Thorn is a cheat, a thief, a murderer and worse. He’s best known for the killing of several Arbiters and every town in the Wilds has a WANTED poster with his name on it. Thorn knows it’s often best to lie low and let the dust settle, but some jobs pay too well to pass up.As their fates converge, Jezzet, Thanquil, and the Black Thorn will need to forge an uneasy alliance in order to face their common enemy.

    Sirens. Revenge.Vengeance is Lilja's middle name.As a pirate captain, she's made it her life goal to destroy those who have stolen from her. After one miscalculation, she finds herself cast into the sea with a man's life in her hands. She should let him drown, but despite the warnings ringing in her mind, she saves the human, exposing a secret she's protected all her life.A secret that could destroy an entire race.MERMAID lovers are ADDICTED to this new dark fantasy tale. One click now to dive into your next book obsession!

    But skill alone doesn’t make you a leader.Fierce drive and determination have led to her becoming the youngest captain in Tempus history.Her elation is cut short when a simple assignment goes terribly wrong. A vanishing ship and an invisible adversary lurking below the surface sends her and the crew of the Ajax into uncharted waters fraught with danger as they uncover a much more sinister plot.Can Celeste overcome her past and stop the enemy outmaneuvering her at every turn? Not only is her crew at risk, but the entire Tempus race.  Pirates, action, and amazing powers combine in the second book in the Terraunum Origins Series, chronicling characters from Fire Eyes Awakened. Grab this high seas fantasy adventure!

    The most important step for a seventeenth century Spanish noblewoman being, of course, an advantageous marriage. Unfortunately, a series of setbacks has left Catalina unwed. On a galleon bound for the Americas and her latest husband-to-be, Catalina again finds her marriage plans frustrated. Pirates capture the ship, and she is held for ransom. The danger intensifies as they sail into seas which, one day, will become known as the Bermuda Triangle.Catalina enters a terrifying world that she could never have imagined or planned for. Yet of all the surprises awaiting her, the most unexpected one is love.

    Using a simple yet oddly poetic style brimming with humor and compassion, DeVos allows his characters to succeed in spite of their personal traumas, their flaws, the grotesque banality of everyday living, and as a human being, The Bar Is Low is a beautiful and lasting reading experience.”–Brian Alan Ellis, author of Sad Laughter and Something to Do with Self-Hate"Benjamin DeVos is hilarious AF and pulsed into the vein of what it means to be alive. This book made me laugh until I cried and cry until I laughed. He's a great talent, a gift."–Troy James Weaver, author of Temporal"Benjamin DeVos is a great writer and also a sensei in the dojo of not giving a fuck. He says, 'I take a smoke break even though I don’t smoke.' That's what's up."–Bud Smith, author of Work

    I'm lost. And my abductor is a big alien who has no sense of humor and glows when he's horny. Who knew that alien abduction could be so terrifying? Or blue and sexy? Now, I just need to find a way to get back home before I become someone's dinner or worse - fall for the jerk who stole me.**Note: Alien Space Pirates is a serial that was previously published!! This is the complete serial!! All three books are included in this one volume! Enjoy!! :)**

     Born into a murky legacy, Robert “Robbie” Bowlin lives a life of danger, fleshly pleasure, and thievery—never once forgetting about the father who’d died, rambling about ‘that bastard Rees’. When Robbie discovers something that compels him to Wales, he is sure his answers are within reach. But his search for the truth of his heritage brings him to the brink of death when the ship he’s sailing on goes down in a storm. Glynnis Rees washed her hands of the Rees family long ago—but best laid plans often fail. When a ravishing, dark-haired stranger washes up on her beach, she takes him in, only to realize he looks too much like those Rees’ she’d damned to hell. But she just can’t turn him away, not when everything within her yearns for his touch…his kisses…his heart. Robbie can’t believe his luck when he awakens in the bed of the most beautiful and infuriatingly stubborn woman he’s ever met. Though happy to seduce the widow, something within him wants more. She is a siren, enchanting him, making him want things he could never have. Suddenly, Robbie is thrust into a world of piracy and smuggling—and into a fiery passion with a woman even the Ravishing Robbie cannot tame. When danger rides in on a dark tide, Robbie and Glynnis must battle to survive the storm. But can two wayward hearts find solid ground when everything around them is sinking?

    Without enough to protect her crew, a vicious sea hag curses her and all the women on her ship, The Abandoned. Never again will they be able to step foot onto land. Artemia will do anything to break the hex and free her crew. She plans to remove the cruel curse by inviting the Four Winds to join their magic with hers and kill the wretched hag. But will Artemia be able to convince four gorgeous men to be magically bound to a feared pirate or will they all end up as bones at the bottom of the endless seas?

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    Escaping with her life is the least of her worries when the captain insists she stay in his room, in his bed, by his side, always. He’s her captor, but with sweet gestures come blurred lines. And hatred, a passionate emotion, can morph into things not to be said aloud or even thought. The captain is a bad man, and unfortunately for Rain, he wants her to be bad too.

    These aspiring gearheads yearn for the chance to test their skills on something besides rusted old rockets and broken-down planet-hoppers. Their big chance finally comes when the captain of a mysterious ship called the Quasar Torrent enlists the kids for some repair work. But what initially looks like a golden opportunity quickly becomes a nightmare when the young friends find they’ve been kidnapped by what turns out to be a band of space pirates! Rox and Zam find themselves swept up in the astro-bucaneers’ vendetta against a huge intergalactic corporation that’s forced this motley band of working stiffs from across space into a life of crime. Now the girls must chose: do they want the comforts of home and family, or the glamorous adventure of a lifetime—to be part of a crew of colorful misfits intent on plunder, revenge, and excitement? Their lives, friendship . . . and maybe even the fate of a galaxy . . . hangs in the balance!

    And now she’s been captured by one…Wanted by the black market cartel, Lisa has come out of hiding to find her missing twin brother. She's carrying top-secret biotechnology that has both the cartel and the law hot on her tail. An alien pirate captain with smoldering eyes and a rock-hard body is the last distraction she needs—but he's also her only hope of escape.An evil galactic corporation destroyed Captain Qaiyaan’s home world, and with no females left, his fleet has turned to piracy and revenge. The last thing he thought he’d find on a derelict passenger ship is an alluring human female carrying a solution to his race's salvation. And he definitely never expected the feisty ex-con to worm her way into his heart.Together, they must fend off alien bounty hunters and keep their bucket-of-bolts ship from falling apart. Yet the greatest danger of all might come in the form of a single, passionate kiss. Will the very technology that allows them to be together end up ripping them apart?Reader Promise: Steamy love scenes, superhero aliens, and heart-pounding action. This thrilling Sci-Fi is intended for mature audiences.

    You'll meet golems, werewolves, and a wide array of both wizards and pirates. Grab your cutlass and wand, climb aboard, and set sail with us.

    Now, with The Art of Sea of Thieves, Dark Horse Books is pleased to offer an unprecedented look at the ships, characters, and loot of this revolutionary online gaming experience! Featuring hundreds of pieces of art with commentary from the game's creators, this gorgeous volume explores the creation and development of a fantastical pirate world.

    Abandoned and alone, Samazor must watch his back and make the right friends to stay alive. Knowing who to trust is tricky, and mistakes are costly. Can he survive until he is ransomed? And what happens if that day never comes?Pirate’s Wager is a coming of age story, the exciting prequel to the Mardan’s Mark series, sure to delight young adults and the young at heart. Don’t miss out on this swashbuckling epic fantasy adventure about survival, brotherhood, pirates, and life on the high seas.

    A devoured crew. No rum. And not a lot of time to think about it.Captain Mayadeen Damned is a pirate with little left to lose—except maybe her cantankerous charisma—after her ship wrecks under mysterious circumstances on the shores of a strange land.Mayadeen and the only other survivor, her loyal deckhand Laddy, find themselves stranded on the Warlands Main, a savage land ruled by four sisters, each one more dangerous and unpredictable than the next. The only things these siblings hate more than each other are a couple of dirty, thieving pirates on their soil.While in desperate search of a new ship, Mayadeen meets Elona, a sorceress whose full powers have yet to be realized, and whose motivation to help Mayadeen is as opaque as her past. And speaking of pasts, Mayadeen's own will come back to haunt her as an ancient spectral force plagues her journey and tests the boundaries of her soul.Aided by her one good eye, a faithful scalawag, and a fledgling sorceress, Mayadeen must find her way back to sea—but not without a fight through the forgotten realms of the Sister Kings.

    Her father is a gossip, her mother has her nose in a book, and little Jack has shamefully been dismissed from boarding school. Worst of all, a pirate moves next door into Pembroke Hall.When Sophie's sent to a matchmaking party at a neighboring estate, the pirate from Pembroke arrives and distracts everyone from the summer festivities. Unguarded, her feelings about the mysterious Captain Murdock bloom into a trusted friendship that Sophie fears may come to mean more than anyone would ever suspect.

    Even a curse...Finneas O'Malley is not a man built for love. He could never love a woman more than he loves the adventure and danger of a life at sea, the freedom to chase the wind wherever it takes him. The lure of a foreign land, the danger of a battle at sea, the exotic lasses he beds... how could any man turn away from that?But when Finn wrongs Siofra, all of that changes. Curses. Magic. Centuries of being beholden to a vengeful fae who wants nothing more than to destroy him. Can he find a way to break the curse? Will he find the very thing he once scorned?NOTE: This book should be read after Kissing Frogs.

    When Patrick shares recovered family letters and artifacts from the Golden Age of Piracy, they uncover a salty tale of their maritime family ancestry of pirates and privateers. Shannon and Patrick take to the sea in a brigantine to follow the siren song of their ancestors in a quest of destiny, truth and treasure. But their voyage is fraught with raw forces of nature, past traumas and present day sea raiders as their beliefs about family, identity and purpose are shaken to the core.

    She's Swashbuckle by name, swashbuckling by nature and she's about to show the world what a great pirate captain she can be. Charmingly breaking the mould, Princess Swashbuckle is a rollicking tale of adventure and finding your own happy.This eBook comes with a glorious audio accompaniment read by CBeebies star Justin Fletcher, complete with rich sound effects and piratical music!

    Amidst this prosperity lurks an ever-present danger, PIRATES! Living above the law and hunted by the crown, they take whatever they want and kill anyone who stands in their way. Sailing under the black sail they hide in coves and bays, and call Nassau, 'the Pirate's Paradise', their home. AN INNOCENT GIRLSkyler was just fifteen when she was sailing to England with her father, mother and younger sister. Attacked by pirates, she is separated from her family, sold to a cruel brothel madam and embroiled in a world she previously did not know existed. With a mysterious necklace, found on her father's ship before the attack, and a tale of buried treasure, should she choose the life of a lady of the night, the life of the dutiful wife, or the life of those that took everything from her.

    Now, to save her people, Cali must cross the mysterious, impenetrable boundary to reach a treacherous land of magic and find the cure.When she arrives, she not only discovers that she looks eerily similar to its princess, but that war is brewing on the horizon. The pirate king has come to call in a debt, and the price he demands is an alliance between his son and the princess Soraya. Soraya refuses to give in to the pirate's whims and demands Cali meet him in her place.Cali doesn't have time to court anyone, especially not a pirate—no matter how beautiful or brooding he is—but she accepts in order to ensure her stay at the palace long enough to save her dying people. But when she is captured, her only hope to find a cure may rest in the hands of the pirate she scorned.If only she could trust him.Prepare to abandon the world you know for one where moonlight uncovers magic and buccaneer greed steals more than just the sea. Scroll up and one-click this enchanting new fantasy from USA Today bestselling author Cortney Pearson today!

     Using all of her skills as well as her strong Trait, Dag stows away on a ship and follows her sister to Strongrock, an island that is home to pirates. On Strongrock, Dag discovers that the pirates are hiding dangerous secrets; secrets that threaten to ensnare Inger and turn her against her country and her twin. When fellow Intelligencer Calder Rahmson arrives to escort Dag back home, the two of them find themselves targeted by the pirates. Fleeing for their lives, Calder and a heartbroken Dag are forced to leave Inger behind. Dag vows to find her sister and save her from the pirates, but when she discovers that the pirates are a threat to the Fair Seas Treaty Alliance, Dag faces a terrible choice between saving her sister and saving the Alliance.

    With her mother constantly flitting about their island home of Nadara and her notorious father roaming the seas, Jade would much rather have had an adventure… Until her brave foray into the pirate quarter of Nadara goes horribly wrong. Now, being a lady is redefined by the very place where Jade lost everything. And although the pirate quarter is riddled with cunning and fear, Jade has the power to protect the shadowed home where she means to thrive. Clever backdoor deals and swift thrusts of her hips have granted her the confidence of even the most stalwart pirate captains. But when a ploy to rid Nadara of its most untamable monsters, among them Jade’s father, leads to a dead customer in her bed and a furious storm goddess at her door, Jade must use every resource at her disposal and all of her iron will to subdue her enemies…Or end up another dead player in the island’s game of shadows.

    Ranger is desperate. Sent on a quest to prove himself worthy of joining his father’s pirate crew, Ranger hopes a giant’s castle might hold the treasure he seeks. His father doesn’t want just anything: Ranger must bring back the world’s greatest treasure, or he won’t be able to return home. Given the subjectivity of such a task, Ranger isn’t sure he’ll ever succeed, but if he wants to return his familiar life at sea, he has to try. Then he meets Jack, a giant slayer on a mission of her own, and he starts to question everything he really wants. He decides to help her on her journey while he's figuring it out. An eccentric genie, a warrior-poet unicorn, and a magic mirror are a few things they encounter, and along the way, Ranger starts to find that there’s more than one way to find a place to belong.

    On the Caribbean coast of modern-day Colombia, the important port town of Cartagena rejected Spanish authority, finally declaring independence in 1811. With new leadership that included free people of color, Cartagena welcomed merchants, revolutionaries, and adventurers from Venezuela, the Antilles, the United States, and Europe. Most importantly, independent Cartagena opened its doors to privateers of color from the French Caribbean. Hired mercenaries of the sea, privateers defended Cartagena's claim to sovereignty, attacking Spanish ships and seizing Spanish property, especially near Cuba, and establishing vibrant maritime connections with Haiti. Most of Cartagena's privateers were people of color and descendants of slaves who benefited from the relative freedom and flexibility of life at sea, but also faced kidnapping, enslavement, and brutality. Many came from Haiti and Guadeloupe; some had been directly involved in the Haitian Revolution. While their manpower proved crucial in the early Anti-Spanish struggles, Afro-Caribbean privateers were also perceived as a threat, suspected of holding questionable loyalties, disorderly tendencies, and too strong a commitment to political and social privileges for people of color. Based on handwritten and printed sources in Spanish, English, and French, this book tells the story of Cartagena's multinational and multicultural seafarers, revealing the Trans-Atlantic and maritime dimensions of South American independence.

    With Captain Barbossa at their side, they navigate treacherous waters to find Davy Jones’ Locker and free Sparrow, but can they escape the Chinese pirates after them as well?

    The notorious pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, has a blood debt to pay to the fearsome Davy Jones. Unless Jack can hand over the blood of one hundred men, he'll be forced to toil on the Flying Dutchman alongside the rest of its cursed crew... that, or be eaten by the monstrous Kraken! With Elizabeth Swann and Will Turner once again caught up in the action, can the unlikely trio cooperate long enough to defeat Jones? Set sail with the legendary Captain Jack Sparrow on his second exciting adventure!

    It’s the only reason he has lived this long. The only reason the navy has not found him yet. But they are closing in. And if they catch him, they will execute him for piracy. Ten-year-old Alice Bradford doesn’t know why she is alive. When Captain Boswell found her hiding on his ship, she expected him to kill her, and it seemed his own crew had expected likewise. But now she is his prisoner and she fears that she will be forever. Somehow, though, it seems that the captain might be more afraid of the navy than she is of him. Something from his past has him ill at ease, Alice realizes. Even if the navy cannot bring him to his knees, his own paranoia will.

     Once upon a time, there was a nobleman and Nyx was his name. He was respectful, principled, and handsome. The young man owned several ships and managed his late-father’s fishing business. He spent the past few years doing nothing but taking care of his mother and older sister, and struggling to deal with the selfishness of his stepfather. One day, the fates threw him into a dangerous predicament and he found himself being saved by the devil. Agenor, Captain of the Martina pirate crew. Strong and ruthless, Agenor was known across the sea as 'the Devil'. At their first encounter, Agenor couldn’t help but be enchanted by the innocent angel. Drawn to him, he entrapped him and abused him. He didn’t listen to Nyx’s pleas and repeatedly denied him escape. This story depicts Nyx's adventure as he struggled to live among pirates, avoided their bullying and harassment, and discovered his evolving feelings towards his captor. I hope you enjoy the sexy pirates and the innocent lamb caught in between. Themes and warnings: This story is +18 Expect adult themes and graphic content. This novel is an adult, gay romance, general fiction. It depicts themes such as piracy, abuse, rape, romance, manxman, gay, travel, sail, adventure, angst, and love.

    Legends of their high seas debauchery continue to inspire modern day books, movies, and groups, dedicated to acting out their past. Pirates are heroes to some and the lowest of crooks to others, but do we really know the truth?The facts are that the historical record on pirates is vague, contradictory, and rarely accurate. Digging deep into the true history of Piracy and those who lived this life, Robert Jacob has unearthed a treasure of information that allows you to see, feel, and experience the true life and motivation of pirates in their Golden Age.Come aboard and see what pirates actually wore, the type of ships they used, and how they planned and executed some of the most cunningly successful heists ever known. A Pirates Life in the Golden Age of Piracy will fascinate and transport you back in time with rich stories and visual accuracy. If you thought you knew all about pirates you’re in for some surprising revelations that will leaving you even more intrigued!

    Those notorious scum of the sea. Those men who make a living defiling other's majestic ships. Robbing the rich and poor alike. Having no mercy. And taking no prisoners.In a time when pirates ravage the seas, Damean Briggs' mutinous crew kidnaps the Admiral's daughter, Penelope. James Cutlass must join forces with pirates to find her and combat the murderous Pirate King. Neither allies nor enemies are ever as they seem out on the great seas! Forced to trust such strangers, will James be able to save his friend or will they all meet their miserable demise in Davy Jones' locker? Does a life at sea Interest young thee? Then I'll tell you the way to go Merchants too kind The navy be blind With Pirates is where ye belong It be the best way But just know you'll stay It's a life ye shan't e'er leave!

    Contributors explore the nuances of both real and fictional pirates, giving attention to renowned works such as Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Pirates of the Caribbean saga, and the anime One Piece, as well as less well known works such as pirate romances, William Clarke Russell's The Frozen Pirate, Lionel Lindsay's artworks, Steven Speilberg's The Adventures of Tintin, and Pastafarian texts.

    What’s wrong with you? Why are you so stupid?’'I'm broken...'At fifteen, Amarah ran away from the mage city of Berel, her birthplace. Unable to use magic and unable to read, she flees to the other side of the world to forge a new life for herself. But all she manages to do is serve Goldstone nobility and sweat in kitchens—hardly an improvement. When an opportunity to escape servitude presents itself, Amarah cannot resist the temptation to take it. Yet there is no reward without risk, and the Varkain lurking in the city's shadows are sure to make her aware of her folly.Amarah will have to use all her cunning just to survive, and bravado is not enough when it comes to thwarting the sky pirates who are trying to steal from the most sacred—and dangerous—place of all: the dragons.Discover Amarah's journey from street urchin to sky pirate set twenty years before the events of World of Linaria Book 1: Moroda.

    However, when her mother begins to foist a future she can’t bear upon her in earnest and her brother Nicolas is given captaincy of the family ship, she takes the only escape open to her – she leaves Port Royal to prove herself, on the first crew that will take her. Leaving behind the only town she knows and the only family she has, she embarks on a new life as ‘Fernando.’ She knew piracy would be tough but some of the events in store could never have been anticipated… Meanwhile in England, Matthew is facing an uphill battle to be himself. Trapped in high society with his violent father and hyper-critical mother, whilst secretly harbouring feelings for the stable-hand, his life becomes unbearable. Desperate for a way out, he decides his inheritance might not be worth the prison he lives in… Nicolas Cavendish inherits his father’s ship as he always knew he would. As far as he can tell, Captaining is easy – the coin, the women and the alcohol are easy to come by and the world is his oyster. He cares little for thinking about the future, but what he refuses to think about may just prove to be his weakness… Whether they like it or not, all three of their destinies are linked. Cover photographer: Sohail Forouzan-sepehr

    When Salty Jack pretends his bedroom is a pirate ship, his friends help him tie ropes to serve as rigging and sheets to serve as sails. Crewmates Scallywag Sanjay and Barnacle Bob hoist the sails, and soon the friends are cruising past flying fish and secret caves. But their daring adventure goes to the dogs when Captain Salty Jack barks out too many orders and Millie the Mermaid abandons ship, setting an example for the rest of the crew. When Jack discovers it's not as much fun playing alone, he must figure out a way to get his friends back. Children will discover, along with Captain Jack, that an adventure can be even more thrilling when everyone is allowed to share their creative ideas, and even steer the ship.

    While it’s a bad day for Esther when she gets captured after helping her family escape, it’s worse for the Madrausans, because now they’ve unwittingly unleashed a force upon the world that just…won’t…stop! Esther is thrown into the middle of a plot to assassinate a King and she must decide how far she is willing to go to accomplish what she sees as her duty, because when no one believes you, the fate of nations really does ride upon your shoulders. The days of innocence are over. The days of hardship have begun. Retribution will be hers! Esther started shaking uncontrollably, her hands barely able to grip the pistol. Never before had her mind seemed to move so slowly, as if bogged down in molasses. She stood above the dead man, frozen in place, her body quaking. Tears welled up in her eyes. Tears of shame for her actions; tears of sorrow for the fallen man; tears of rage at the universe for what she had been compelled to do. Why couldn’t they just have left her alone?

    An all-out pirate battle descends on Ariana and her new comrades, and some familiar faces aim to take from her the freedom that she has rightfully stolen. If she's not careful, she'll end up locked up or worse.

    Will his plan go off without a hitch? Probably not. But the true danger lurking in the deep is something nobody expected.

    Equally stubborn and wildly opinionated, the women from vastly different backgrounds clash at first. But, being stuck together on a ship has its advantages. With some help from the rest of the crew, the women might manage to find common ground, something kindred to respect, and even (maybe) love. Accompanied by high-jinks on the high seas, this character driven novel will draw you in hook, line, and sinker.

    Twelve scholars of piracy show why pirates thrived in the New World seas of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century empires, how pirates operated their plundering ventures, how governments battled piracy, and when and why piracy declined. The essays presented take the study of piracy, which can easily lapse into rousing, romanticized stories, to new heights of rigor and insight.The Golden Age of Piracy also delves into the enduring status of pirates as pop culture icons. Audiences have devoured stories about cutthroats such as Blackbeard and Henry Morgan from the time that pirates sailed the sea. By looking at the ideas of gender and sexuality surrounding pirate stories, the fad for hunting pirate treasure, and the construction of pirate myths, the book's contributors tell a new story about the dangerous men, and a few dangerous women, who terrorized the high seas.Contributors: Douglas R. Burgess, Guy Chet, John A. Coakley, Carolyn Eastman, Adam Jortner, Peter T. Leeson, Margarette Lincoln, Virginia W. Lunsford, Kevin P. McDonald, Carla Gardina Pestana, Matthew Taylor Raffety, and David Wilson.

    Deep within the waters where the remains of humanity has forged a new existence from the ashes of the land wars, Daniels knows only too well how quickly the powers that be can turn against you. In the wake of his disgrace, and cast adrift from the life he knew but with all the skills of a first class naval officer, he finds himself the leader of a crew of fellow exiles. Left vulnerable and at the mercy of the criminal Guild, who control whatever the Republic does not, the crew must use their skills, once learned as respectable members of society, to pull jobs for the Guild and stay one step ahead of the Republic’s troopers. Caught between the might of these two factions in their fight for dominance over the innocent citizens, Daniels is forced to take on a suicidal mission to protect his crew. Daniels and his crew must race against time, pursued by enemies old and new and even mother nature herself, to protect not only themselves but all the citizens of the new world. For their success will decide all of their fates and the truth of their lives within the water.