Synopsis
Set sail with the Salty Scoundrels in this swashbuckling pirate fantasy—a rollicking tale of clashing cutlasses, monsters and magic, and high seas adventure.
A once-legendary pirate and his loyal crew risk uncharted waters for a chance at freedom, treasure, and glory.
Captain James R. Hawk, aka Trusty Jack, and his Salty Scoundrels are do-gooder buccaneers leaving a trail of merry mayhem in their wake. Their credo: ignore the corrupt laws of the Jewel Island’s greedy regent and sail the tropical seas in search of treasure, freedom, and adventure.
But when the royal navy teams up with a powerful mage, Trusty Jack’s sordid past catches up with him. Lost love, lost lives, and a lost ship haunt the legendary pirate, none more than Marian, his once-betrothed. That’s when a cunning gnome arrives from the mainland with a daring proposal. Will Jack muster his sea dog courage and sail through the illusion-filled mists to reach a forbidden island? The ghostly horrors and powerful curse at his destination will test more than his pirate mettle. He’ll have to weigh the price of gold against the risk of peril to himself, his crew, and those he loves… and face down a haunting past trailing in his wake.
The Curse of Dragon Tail Island: a standalone pirate fantasy adventure.
Review
Yo ho ho and a bottle…or several…of rum! This book was a fun nautical adventure with pirates, political intrigue, a surprising amount of environmentalism, heists, and a hefty dose of fantasy. This was the first of Nevair’s books I’ve read, and I don’t think it’ll be my last.
This book encapsulates the motley crew trope. The crew of the Lady Luck is a loveable band of misfits with hearts of gold. While reading, I was reminded of Pirates of the Caribbean. Captain Jack Hawk, which to me is a nod to Jack Sparrow, is sought out by a plucky gnome to embark on a quest, reclaiming his ship and his former crew, while gaining new shipmates in the process–and also dismantling the government by the end. There are so many loveable charaters, but Sian the nocsi ended up being my favorite.
This story took a few unexpected turns for me, several of which were painful character deaths. They weren’t throwaway deaths, so their impacts were felt. I also enjoy second-chance romances, especially with older characters. The heists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the final dragon battle at the end gave the story that classic fantasy flavor.
The Curse of Dragon Tail Island is a great book for those seeking a nautical fantasy adventure.
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