In many ways this book feels very much like a setup for book 2. None of the characters have much by way of redeeming features, but it is easy enough to let yourself be swept along with their aims based on a measure of charisma and the fact that they are the only points of view we're offered. After all, these are murdering pirates preying on traders who are trying to make a living. And frankly it's often tempting to root for them to be successful. The driver for the story is external pressure, provided by the nations tired of being pirated now acting to destroy the pirates. We are treated to rape, murder, massacres, and betrayals.
There's a distinctly Pirates of the Caribbean flavour to the yarn, though with decidedly less comedy. This is story more about fighting, fucking, and feuding.ĭrake Morrass (half way between morass and more ass) wants to be pirate king, and he has a plan. Those of you not of a maritime bent will be pleased to hear that there isn't much of a focus on the mechanics of ships or the technical side of nautical matters. This is a rollicking tale of pirates doing. So you really don't need me to convince you to read this book. And in all that time only two books have scored higher than this one. And from that Helen-worthy armada 40 finalists have been selected over the years. Over a thousand books have sailed into the jaws of the SPFBO. I video-review all 7 SPFBO champions here. Winner of the third Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) contest!
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