After a gruesome murderer strikes Hayden's city, he wishes he could've gone back in time and saved everyone. Fortunately, the wish is granted, as the demigod of time, Tempus, grants him another chance, but each time he goes back, the present gets worse, Tempus has finally had enough, and tells Hayden the murderer will strike again, and if Hayden can't save the city in 24 hours, Tempus will kill him. With the help of his sister Hazel, the two have 24 hours to stop the murderer before they are the ones getting murdered. Will they successfully safe the city, or will Hayden and Hazel run out of time?
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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