Alan, our mute demon protagonist, discovers that he has the powers of his great great great grandfather, who was a very evil king all those years ago, who has mysteriously vanished. That man was the reason why Alan calls himself a burden, specifically because he placed a curse on him specifically before he vanished. Alan finds his old spell book in the King's old study, which has hidden behind his tapestry. The book had a secret compartment, which has a map hidden inside, guiding our protagonist to seven crystal shards, when put together, form a gem, they are located in very far, very different and possibly very dangerous lands. Guarded only by the most skilled demons and monsters. Alan and his cousins, Delilah and Madame Poison will have to try and find those seven pieces to know why Alan was randomly cursed, why he inherited such powers, find out his family history, and to finally know where the king has gone. Will Alan ever find out his purpose, or will he die over and over againtrying?
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.
*****
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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