Book description
The new thriller from Michael Crichton, one of the most famous authors
in the world, the most exciting, anticipated publication of Christmas 2009.
From one of the best-loved and bestselling authors of all time comes and
irresistible tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World - a classic
story of adventure and betrayal.
Jamaica, in 1665 a lone outpost of British power amid Spanish waters in
the sunbaked Caribbean. Its capital, Port Royal, a cuthroat town of
taverns, grog shops and bawdy houses - the last place imaginable from
which to launch an unthinkable 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 make not only
history … but a fortune in gold. After graduating from Harvard Medical
School, Michael Crichton embarked on a career as a writer and filmmaker,
whose credits include 'The Andromeda Strain', 'Westworld', 'Jurassic
Park', 'Rising Sun', 'Prey' and 'State of Fear' and the TV series 'ER'.
He has sold over 150 million books which have been translated into
thirty-six languages; twelve have been made into films. He is only
person to have had, at the same time, the number one book, movie and TV
show in the United States. He died in 2008.
