In the year 1837, there was a little known-of accident deep in the Swiss Alps. After that day, a father became childless, a man became immortal, and a human became an empty shell of what he had been. All he had left in life was the only remaining piece of his son: his pouch of marbles. At first, these were an innocent keepsake, but as he soon discovered, their spiritual power surpassed anything mortal...
On the other hand, Amalia Veil was a 17 year old girl who was only trying to make it through high school. Born with what could be described as a superpower or an annoyance, she was not quite having the typical teenage experience. (Always needing to wear fireproof gloves really puts a damper on your social life.)
So, when this bewildering man found the struggling girl, she got swept up into an incredible, heartbreaking, yet unforgettable adventure.
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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