Best Novels About Pirates - April 2024

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates: The Forgotten War That Changed American History

The mass market edition of the New York Times Bestseller. This is the little-known story of how a newly independent nation was challenged by four Muslim powers and what happened when America's third president decided to stand up to intimidation.   When Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801, America was deeply in debt and needed its economy to grow quickly, but its merchant ships were under attack. Pirates from North Africa routinely captured American sailors and held them as slaves, demanding ransom and tribute far beyond what the new country could afford.   Jefferson found it impossible... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143131834
• ASIN: 0143131834
• ISBN: 9780143131830
• Brand: Sentinel
• Manufacturer: Sentinel

Pirata: A Novel

From 21-Jump Street writer and series creator Patrick Hasburgh, a part thriller, part family novel about an ex-pat American living and surfing in Mexico, the family he loves, and the murder he witnesses, in the vein of Don Winslow’s The Dawn Patrol.“It’s rare to find a novel that’s so harrowing, funny and touching at the same time, but Patrick Hasburgh somehow pulls it off. His surf-bum narrator is a new classic—think of Philip Marlowe, on a longboard.”      —Carl Hiaasen, New York Times bestselling author of Razor Girl“Fueled by equal parts humor and suspense, Pirata make... [Read More]

• ASIN: B073B1L8KG
• ASIN: B073B1L8KG
• Manufacturer: Harper Perennial

Ship of Dreams: A Caribbean Pirate Romance Novel

Master of his destiny, terror of the Caribbean, the pirate Black Angel is also elegant, charming and seductive.En route to Jamaica to bring her brother news of their father's death, Lady Rosalind Hanshaw is captured by the Black Angel, a legendary French pirate who targets English shipping. Torn between her loyalty to her homeland and her growing attraction to the one man she should hate above all others, Rosalind must decide whether the Black Angel is nothing more than a despicable pirate or if he holds the key to both her heart and her future.★★★★★ This book is delightful and trans... [Read More]

• ASIN: B071P61ZCW
• ASIN: B071P61ZCW
• Manufacturer: Digital Romance Fiction, an imprint of Digital Fiction Publishing Corp.

George Washington's Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution

When George Washington beat a hasty retreat from New York City in August 1776, many thought the American Revolution might soon be over. Instead, Washington rallied—thanks in large part to a little-known, top-secret group called the Culper Spy Ring. He realized that he couldn’t defeat the British with military might, so he recruited a sophisticated and deeply secretive intelligence network to infiltrate New York.Drawing on extensive research, Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger have offered fascinating portraits of these spies: a reserved Quaker merchant, a tavern keeper, a brash young longshorem... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0143130609
• ASIN: 0143130609
• ISBN: 0143130609
• Brand: Don Yaeger Brian Kilmeade
• Manufacturer: Sentinel

Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja (a hilarious adventure for children ages 9-12)

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and upMy name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. It's my first day at a different school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me). I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn't prepared for, which is why I kept this diary (or "chronicle" as my dad would call it) - to warn other kids about the dangers of becoming a ninja. They say history is destined to repeat itself... well, not if I can help it.Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja is a f... [Read More]

• ASIN: B009X3BV9E
• ASIN: B009X3BV9E

Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates

With surprising tales of vicious mutineers, imperial riches, and high-seas intrigue, Black Flags, Blue Waters vividly reanimates the “Golden Age” of piracy in the Americas. Set against the backdrop of the Age of Exploration, Black Flags, Blue Waters reveals the dramatic and surprising history of American piracy’s “Golden Age”―spanning the late 1600s through the early 1700s―when lawless pirates plied the coastal waters of North America and beyond. Best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin illustrates how American colonists at first supported these outrageous pirates in an early display o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1631492101
• ASIN: 1631492101
• ISBN: 9781631492105
• Manufacturer: Liveright

Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship

• ASIN: B00NDTV6W6
• ASIN: B00NDTV6W6
• Manufacturer: Random House

Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Volume 2 - Pirate Queen of Mars (Warlord of Mars Dejah Thoris Tp)

Greater and Lesser Helium are united behind Dejah Thoris. But just when things seem to be getting back to normal, Helium's precious supply of water begins running dry. Dejah heads to the Antarctic ice caps to investigate, only to find herself pulled into the deadly mysteries of the forbidden south. A swashbuckling adventure of sky pirates, renegade princesses, lost treasure, and ancient curses abound in Dejah Thoris: Pirate Queen of Mars! Collecting issues #6-10 of the ongoing series, along with a complete cover gallery and bonus material.

• ASIN: 1606902679
• ASIN: 1606902679
• ISBN: 1606902679
• Brand: Dynamite Entertainment
• Manufacturer: Dynamite Entertainment

The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down

• ASIN: B003K15IKI
• ASIN: B003K15IKI
• Manufacturer: Mariner Books

The Best of Battle (Vol 1)

A product of the same keen editorial minds that revolutionised British comics with Action and 2000 AD, Battle is the greatest British war comic ever published!Now, episodes of Battle’s most famous and acclaimed stories are reprinted in this value-packed bumper volume! Over 250 pages of relentless action are collected here, from the desperate dogfights of Johnny Red to the down-and-dirty Rat Pack, the reflective, critically acclaimed Charley’s War and the uncompromising Hellman!Created and drawn by some of the biggest names in British comics, including Pat Mills and John Wagner (co-creators... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1848560257
• ASIN: 1848560257
• ISBN: 1848560257
• Manufacturer: Titan Books

Never Trust a Pirate (Playful Brides)

Bestselling author Valerie Bowman sets the stage in Regency England for her Playful Brides series, where couples' misadventures on the way to the altar are witty, romantic romps based on some of the world's most beloved plays. The seventh book in the series, Never Trust a Pirate, is inspired by Emma Orczy's The Scarlet Pimpernel.The rules of engagement were never so scandalous. . .A rumored pirate and the scurrilous black sheep of his well-to- do family, Cade Cavendish relishes his world of rebellion, deception, and seduction. Nothing and no one can hold him to be the duty-bound, honorable man... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1250121698
• ASIN: 1250121698
• ISBN: 1250121698
• Brand: ST MARTINS
• Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Pirates: The True and Surprising Story of the Pirates of the Caribbean

Piracy is an act of robbery or criminal violence at sea. Those who engage in acts of piracy are called pirates.The era of piracy in the Caribbean began in the 1500s and died out in the 1830s after the navies of the nations of Western Europe and North America with colonies in the Caribbean began combating pirates.In the early eighteenth century a number of the great pirate captains, including Edward 'Blackbeard' Teach and 'Black Sam' Bellamy, joined forces. This infamous 'Pirating Gang' was more than simply a thieving band of brothers. Many of its members had come to piracy as a revolt against ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B019UGKEBO
• ASIN: B019UGKEBO

Vampires Like It Hot: An Argeneau Novel

New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands brings the heat in this new Argeneau novel, as one woman is rescued by an irresistible immortal …“Vampires...”When Raffaele Notte pulls a barely dressed, disoriented woman from the ocean, the last thing he expects is for her to utter that word. The immortal has come to the island resort to help his cousin, but now, it seems, there are rogue vampires dining on unsuspecting tourists. And he soon realizes that not only is Jess a target, she’s also the life mate he’s been waiting for…Vampires are real. Jess would’ve never believed it unt... [Read More]

• ASIN: B077DYGTKP
• ASIN: B077DYGTKP
• Manufacturer: Avon

Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny

Another history pageturner from the authors of the #1 bestsellers George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates.The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy terrorized the coasts. By mid-1814, President James Madison’s generals had lost control of the war in the North, losing battles in Canada. Then British troops set the White House ablaze, and a feeling of hopelessness spread across the country.Into this dire situation stepped Major General Andrew Jackson. ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0735213232
• ASIN: 0735213232
• ISBN: 0735213232
• Brand: Penguin Random House
• Manufacturer: Sentinel

My Best Friend Is A Pirate, Really!!! (Book #7 In The My Best Friend Is Children's Adventure Book Series)

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: Get This Audiobook For FreeAhoy landlubbers… For a limited time you can download a free mp3 audiobook version of my sensational new adventure book with your purchase of “My Best Friend Is A Pirate, Really!!!” Get ready to take the adventure of a lifetime as 10 year-old Timmy Wilson meets up with the Crimson Pirate, the Captain of a bunch of roughneck pirates who try to take him hostage and steal his treasure map.In the 7th installment of the wildly popular "My Best Friend Is" Children's Adventure book Series, author A. J. Westin takes kids on a journey out to ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B00JJAC8CK
• ASIN: B00JJAC8CK
• Manufacturer: OuttaSite Publishing

I'm So Happy for You : A novel about best friends

Wendy's best friend, Daphne, has always been dependably prone to catastrophe. And Wendy has always been there to help. But when Daphne suddenly starts to surpass her in every way, Wendy is not so happy

• UPC: 10762203
• Rating: 3.857

Best S/M Erotica, Volume 2 : More Extreme Stories About, Extreme Sex

Following up on the overwhelming success of the first volume comes this second, containing more tales of extreme sex. Sex on the edge is the theme of this unique collection that goes way beyond silk

• UPC: 4325270

The International: ‘The best book about the Troubles ever written’ - eBook

Saturday, 28 January 1967. It is a day like any other for eighteen-year-old Danny, pulling pints behind the bar of the International Hotel in Belfast, watching the comings and goings of the eccentric clientele. But

• UPC: 372386609
• Rating: 4.0

I Hate Everyone But You : A Novel About Best Friends

The instant New York Times bestseller and an Autumn 2017 Indie Next Pick, now in trade paperback.The instant New York Times bestseller from Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin that POPSUGAR named one of the Best

• UPC: 496672448
• Rating: 4.167

W. Somerset Maugham - The Magician : "it's a Very Funny Thing about Life; If You Refuse to Accept Anything But the Best, You Very Often Get It."

"W. Somerset Maugham - The Magician : ""It's a Very Funny Thing about Life; If You Refuse to Accept Anything But the Best, You Very Often Get

• UPC: 53605147
• Rating: 3.167

Best Day Ever : A Riveting Psychological Thriller about the Perfect Marriage

"Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys, and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he's the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider.

• UPC: 55859791
• Rating: 3.786

Ask Me About Polyamory : The Best of Kimchi Cuddles

A hilarious and touching comic about polyamory, queer, and genderqueer

• UPC: 53961233
• Rating: 4.0

Fingerless Gloves: A Story About Best Friends And Mistakes - eBook

Tonight will be the most difficult night in 25-year-old Anton Duchamp’s life.When his best friend James Squire is mysteriously rushed to hospital, Anton begins a night-long journey that takes him from shady, marijuana-smoke-filled apartments to

• UPC: 787013239

DOGS OVER THE WATER - True Animal stories about Man's Best Friend - eBook

ISSN: 2397-9607 Issue 184In this 184th issue of the Baba Indaba’s Children's Stories series, Baba Indaba narrates animal stories about dogs. Herein are dog tales from the 18th C. and 19th C from France and

• UPC: 588312014

ABOUT SIXTY: Why Every Sherlock Holmes Story is the Best - eBook

"Sixty original tales of Sherlock Holmes -- which one is the best? In sixty essays, sixty Sherlockians make the case for each of the stories. Their arguments range from the playful to the academic, and

• UPC: 902991468