Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton

From one of the best-loved and bestselling authors of all time comes an irresistible tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World - a classic story of adventure and betrayal.

Jamaica, in 1665 a lone outpost of British power amid Spanish waters in the sun-baked Caribbean. It's capital, Port Royal, a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops and bawdy houses - the last place imaginable from which to launch an attack on a nearby Spanish stronghold. Yet that is exactly what renowned privateer Captain Charles Hunter plans to do, with the connivance of Charles II's ruling governor, Sir James Almont.

The target is Matanceros, guarded by the bloodthirsty Cazalla, and considered impregnable with its gun emplacements and sheer cliffs. Hunter's crew of buccaneers must battle not only the Spanish fleet but other deadly perils - raging hurricanes, cannibal tribes, even sea monsters. But if his ragtag crew succeeds, they will make not only history ... but a fortune in gold.

Genres: Historical Fiction - Adventure - Pirates - Thriller - Fantasy - Action
Condition: Good
Published: 2009 by HarperCollinsPublishers
Pages: 312
ISBN: 9780007329083
Weight: 570g