Pirate Latitudes
A Novel
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4.1 • 790 Ratings
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Publisher Description
“A lusty, rollicking seventeenth-century adventure. . . . History as entertainment.” —USA Today
In this New York Times bestselling novel, master of suspense Michael Crichton delivers an irresistible historical adventure tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World—a classic story of treasure and betrayal.
The Caribbean, 1665. A remote colony of the English Crown, the island of Jamaica holds out against the vast supremacy of the Spanish empire. Port Royal, its capital, is a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops, and bawdy houses. In this steamy climate there’s a living to be made, a living that can end swiftly by disease—or by dagger. For Captain Charles Hunter, gold in Spanish hands is gold for the taking in this thrilling treasure hunt, and the law of the land rests with those ruthless enough to make it.
Pirate Latitudes is Michael Crichton at his best: a brilliant adventure tale pulsing with relentless action, crackling atmosphere, and heart-pounding suspense.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Crichton s posthumously published novel, Capt. Charles Hunter leads a lovable gang of pirates in a raid on a Spanish ship loaded with gold off the coast of Jamaica. Hunter s determination must contend with a host of rapacious cannibals, hurricanes, sea monsters, simmering mutiny, and capture by sadistic Spaniards. Crichton draws on every pirate clich in the book, refreshing and reanimating them with heady atmosphere, crackling dialogue, and an endearing hero all of which are brought to life by John Bedford Lloyd, who excels at accents and colorful personalities. Lloyd s deep and controlled voice projects energy and excitement, and steers clear of caricature. A Harper hardcover.
Customer Reviews
Good researched story setting
Very good story. The use of “The Jew” as a moniker for Don Diego was jarring, but this was written a generation ago…
Great read!
Very captivating, love this author!
Boring
Jack sparrow drank to much and then decided to write a book.