In the lands of Quadara, tensions arise after the beloved Ludian queen, Queen Celestia, succumbs to a mysterious illness. Riots break in the streets, military forces are being used against their own people. Just as the mayhem is dying down, two princesses of rival queendoms make an unlikely alliance; joining hands to support a revolution, to rebuild the world for one filled with light, not darkness.
In order for a new era to rise, there must first be destruction. Cruel, gruesome, and unexpected. Both princesses, one full of light, the other full of darkness, are willing to do whatever it takes.
And like the renowned legend of the phoenix, Quadara will be reborn through fire.
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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