Orio is a detective's apprentice, looking to catch the culprit of the mysterious deaths taking place at the local college. His prime suspect is a genius computer science sophomore who seems to be reappearing at the most unlikely of places. Unknown to him, the sophomore, Keno, has his own problems- reoccurring dreams that tell a frightening tale.
With the death toll elevating as days pass, the school's most popular kid disappears, leaving the school in shock.
As Orio gets closer and closer to unravelling the mystery, an unlikely crew of four is formed, each with their own secrets. With all of them together, they travel to Tokyo in search of answers.
What more, Keno's dreams suddenly change pace to show something, someone different--Orio.
In this tale, the meaning of "sonder" comes to life.
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sonder // noun: "the profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passed in the street, has a life as complex as one's own, which they are constantly living despite one's personal lack of awareness of it."
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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