The Buccaneers
Bound for the West Indies, John Spencer sets sail aboard the Dragon in 1803. The day he sights a lifeboat with one passenger in the middle of the ocean marks the day that his adventure truly begins. Is Horn a Jonah as the gunner believes or is he the one man whose knowledge of the Caribbean can help John and his crew survive these treacherous waters? Sharks may inhabit the sea, but so does Bartholomew Grace, a cruel pirate who gives no quarter to his prey.
The final book in the High Seas Trilogy, this is not your normal tale of pirates and high seas adventure. Iain Lawrence’s portrayal of life aboard wooden sailing ships and bloodthirsty pirates has gritty realism that dares the reader to turn each page. The Buccaneers is not for the faint-hearted. Aimed at older young adults, particularly males, this stand-alone novel will also satisfy adults searching for historical maritime adventure without the romanticism often associated with piracy literature. A perfect tale to read aloud on a moonless night while seated around the campfire.
