In a world where loyalty is to the highest bidder, five extraordinary teenagers emerge from the shadows, each bearing the mark of a rare serum that grants them unique abilities. They are mercenaries-hardened by their pasts, bound by their skills, and driven by a quest for justice.
Finn Anderson, with his white hair and piercing blue eyes, was abandoned at birth and subjected to brutal experiments by a mad scientist. Sophia Carter, his adoptive sister, shares his tragic fate but hides her pain behind a facade of madness and humor. Adam King, kidnapped from his African village, was raised by a wealthy benefactor who treated him like a son but trained him as a weapon. Jack Morales, a child soldier from a war-torn country, escaped to America with stolen serum that transformed him into a near-invincible warrior. Bella Martinez, orphaned by violence, seeks revenge with skills honed by her uncle and powers granted by the serum.
Together, they navigate a world of high-stakes missions, futuristic technology, and dark conspiracies. Each chapter delves into their harrowing backstories and the unique abilities that make them formidable. They are the Killer Five, a group of mercenaries with one common goal: to bring justice to a world that wronged them.
As they embark on a path of vengeance and redemption, their individual stories intertwine, leading to an explosive convergence that will change the course of their lives forever. Prepare for a thrilling ride filled with action, suspense, and the unbreakable bond of found family in "The Mercenaries."
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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