In the endless sea of Abgrund, two continents stand miles upon miles apart; Astallion and Yuhnzillon are the homes of the two rival citadels of Astaka and Yuhnzika. They've been at war for years, unable to find common ground. Yuhnzillon's land is nothing but marsh, a poor place to grow food or raise animals. Rain constantly comes in from the east, attacking Yuhnzillon before calming down and gently sprinkling on Astallion. Seeing the opposing country prosper while they take the brunt of nature's blows, Yuhnzika demanded that they take complete control, using the land for their benefit.
And so, determined to keep the name of their homeland, Astallion's citadel stood its ground and refused. However, Yuhnzika wasn't going to take no for an answer, thus ensuing years of gruesome warfare, neither side surrendering. It was the same battle every day. But, when a not-so-nobody steps up and takes the risk of traveling to Yuhnzillon to find a weakness, he does. Except, he goes missing. What will Astallion do without Will Wessex?
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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