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The Pirate's Scourge: Blood Sea Tales, #1
The Pirate's Scourge: Blood Sea Tales, #1
The Pirate's Scourge: Blood Sea Tales, #1
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Nothing is more dangerous than a warrior enslaved.

Upon the lawless Blood Sea, mariners survive by wits, cunning, and skill. Pirate captain Kevril Longbright is a survivor. With his own ship, a faithful crew, and an ambitious partner handing him fat merchant prizes, he is truly the scourge of the sea, free and beholden to none.

Or is he?

Accepting jobs from Jhavika Keshmir is far easier than scouring the sea for his own targets. But when Kevril captures a mystical truthsayer, Preel, he learns that the truth can be both a blessing and a curse.

Preel reveals the foul enchantment behind Jhavika's uncanny ability to convince others to do her bidding. Far from being his own master, Kevril is a slave to Jhavika's every command. Enraged by her lies and manipulations, the pirate captain embarks upon a perilous quest for freedom. But enslavement can take many forms, and Kevril finds himself increasingly drawn to Preel and her mysterious talent.

Who knew the truth could be so damning, so freeing, and so seductive…

LanguageEnglish
PublisherJaxbooks
Release dateJul 28, 2018
ISBN9781939837202
The Pirate's Scourge: Blood Sea Tales, #1
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Chris A. Jackson

Chris was born and raised in Oregon, Anne in Massachusetts. They met at graduate school in Texas, and have been together ever since. They have been gaming together since 1985, sailing together since 1988, married since 1989, and writing together off and on throughout their relationship. Most astonishingly, they have not killed each other, or even tried to, at any time during the creation or editing of any of their stories…although it was close a few times. The couple has been sailing and writing full time aboard their beloved sailboat, Mr. Mac, since 2009. They return to the US every summer for conventions, so check out jaxbooks.com for updates and events. They are always happy to sign copies of their books and talk to fans. Preview Chris and Anne’s novels, download audiobooks, and read the writing blog at jaxbooks.com.  Follow their cruising adventures at www.sailmrmac.blogspot.com.

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