Feet slap the pavement as they run faster and faster, seeing a corner they stumble as they turn; never breaking momentum. Shouting voices can be heard as they quickly chase after the lean figure. The night grows darker, the shadows grow longer, soft panting is heard as the mysterious figures try to keep their breaths steady while keeping to their fast pace. Ah, you're probably confused as to what's going on, right? Well then, let's start from the beginning. His name was Robert Williams, he was a 23-year-old process technician and had lived in Waynesboro, Virginia. Well, at least that was him, his stable life, his real life, however, involves the fact that he is an undercover spy and is currently in hiding. Running for his life.
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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