The year is 1963. Indiana Jones has retired from Archaeology, taking on a full-time teaching job, as well as helping as assistant Dean, at Marshall College. Everyone expects his son, Mutt, to take his place in the field, but, surprisingly, he doesn't. Instead Mutt's twin sister, Celine 'Montana' Jones, takes Indiana's place in the Archaeological line of work. A chance to step out of the shadow of her father and brother.
But her first mission isn't all it's cracked up to be. Racing against the Soviet Union, Montana and her friend, Tanner Brody, are tasked with finding the Lost Eagle of the Roman Empire, a weapon that can destroy enemy armies with a single bolt of lightning.
"We do not follow maps to buried treasure, and 'X' never, ever marks the spot."
Saving the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, catapults Jessica Red into a sea of magic, jewel heists, and world-saving adventure.
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After years of watching pirates fighting with the king's navy off the coast of Harvest Island, Jessica Red saves the life of the infamous rookie pirate, Captain Ruben Kirk, and the two become fast friends. Little does she know, Ruben Kirk is only the first of three rookie pirates she'll meet during a whirlwind of sea-faring adventures - but when Jessica learns the corrupt King Mordred has plans to destroy her island home, can she convince them to help her save it?
("The Rookie Pirates" is Book 1 in "The Adventures of Jessica Red" trilogy.)
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