"Young men strapped in rough leather, circled in protective skeletons that twisted up their spines, riddled with buckles, straps and weapons. Chests bursting with zealous determination and brazen morale. Regulated crew cuts that formed perfectly organized lines, moving in calculated motion. Names replaced by growing numbers, numbers replaced by multiplying headstones..."
Cain Fair has fought in a war that no one truly understands, and has made himself a revered hero in the process. When he earns his first leave, Cain returns home to his best friends, his tavern, and the life he had to abandon too soon. However, things take a certain turn one stormy night when a bloodied stranger is dragged into tavern facing near death. The night he met Riley Witt will be the night he will never forget. The militant instinct inside of Cain takes over, and his unwavering loyalty lands him in the midst of a journey filled with confusion, romance, betrayal, and possibly treason.
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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