Deserted roads paint over the horizon, nothing but blowing sand and ruined buildings as far as the eye can see, though civilization still manages to stand, Townsfolk are living normal, rather different lives, pubs ranging throughout the waste land, as well as other establishments and homes, but alas, no place will ever be a Utopia. As the rise of need for weapons grow, so does the crime and murder, a man that goes by Matthew Blacksmith, chose to avoid main civilization, and stays alone, but when that goes wrong, he must trust those whom wronged him, travel across Burnt America, and fight a common enemy, fight a Corrupt Government.
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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