Pirate Latitudes

Pirate Latitudes

Author of The Andromeda Strain, Jurassic Park and countless other blockbusters, Michael Crichton was a true master of suspense, and his tragic death was a great loss to book lovers everywhere. That’s why the publication of Pirate Latitudes is such an important event. Discovered in his files after his passing, it’s his first historical novel since The Great Train Robbery—and it doesn’t disappoint. Jamaica in 1665 is but a remote outpost of British power in the Spanish-controlled Caribbean, and its capital, Port Royal, is a cutthroat town of taverns and grog shops. But for a daring soul like Captain Charles Hunter, this wild outpost can also lead to great fortune. In these lawless times, gold in Spanish hands is gold for the taking, and he intends to do just that. Word is that the Spanish galleon El Trinidad is in nearby Matanceros. Assembling a crew of ruffians, Hunter hatches a plan to infiltrate the enemy island and commandeer the galleon and its fortune in Spanish gold. The raid is as perilous as the bloodiest tales of Matanceros legend, but with the help of his band, Hunter hijacks El Trinidad, leaving plenty of carnage in his wake. But the danger—and adventure—are only just beginning....

Hardcover: 320 pages

Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers ( November 24, 2009 )

Item #: 46-8354

ISBN: 9780061929373

Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.76 inches

Product Weight: 13.0 ounces