Michael Crichton- Pirate Latitudes

An irresistible adventure of swahbckling pirates in the New World from one of the best-loved and bestselling authors of all time.

Jamaica, in 1665 a lone outpost of British power amid Spanish waters in the sun-baked Caribbean. Its capital, Port Royal, a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops and bawdy houses- the last place imaginable from which to launch an attack on a nearby Spanish stronghold. Yet that is exactly what renowned privateer Captain Charles Hunter plans to do, with the connivance of Charles II’s ruling governor, Sir James Almont.

The target is Matanceros, guarded by the bloodthirsty Cazalla, and considered impregnable with its gun emplacements and sheer cliffs. Hunter’s crew of buccaneers must battle not only the Spanish fleet but other deadly perils- raging hurricanes, cannibal tribes, even sea monsters. But if his ragtag crew succeeds, they will amke not only history… but a fortune iin gold. 

 A master story-teller – Sunday Telegraph