Centuries into the future, the Earth has been divided into two New Worlds.
Terra: a picturesque version of the original. Inhabited only by the inordinately rich who throw their money at sinful pleasures.
The Wasteland: the original Earth. Made toxic by warfare and pollution, 'Wasteland' is a kind name for the prison to killers, thieves, rapists, liars, and rebels.
A young man from Terra, Ian Klyne grew up surround by everything he could ever dream of having. He longed to do good in the world, to be someone's hero. But growing up plagued by the pleasures of the wealthy cloud his idea of good...and mark him a rebel condemned to death.
A young woman from The Wasteland, Kyndra fought for her home since she was young. She interrogated every prisoner, broke the innocent free, all to search for answers about her family...about who she is...about what she can do. But those answers come at a price, one that even she can't pay.
Raised in opposite worlds, the pair were never meant to meet. Until lost memories and a wrongful imprisonment bring a spark to a hopeless rebellion. Now, he will learn what being a hero really means, and what he must sacrifice to be good. While she will learn the truth; and carry the pain and responsibility that come along with it. Together, they can fight. Together, Earth has a chance.
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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