Wilson is a Cherokee citizen and author of the New York Times bestselling Robopocalypse and its sequel Robogenesis, as well as ten other books. Crichton remains the only writer to have a number one book, movie, and TV show in the same year.ĭaniel H. He wrote and directed Westworld, The Great Train Robbery, Runaway, Looker, Coma and created the hit television series ER. His books have sold more than 200 million copies worldwide, have been translated into forty languages, and have provided the basis for fifteen feature films. Michael Crichton (1942-2008) was the author of the bestselling novels The Terminal Man, The Great Train Robbery, Jurassic Park, Sphere, Disclosure, Prey, State of Fear, Next and Dragon Teeth, among many others. BISAC3 : FICTION / Thrillers / Historical.“The plot sucks you in like the giant kraken monster that nearly sinks our hero’s galleon.” - Benjamin Svetsky, Entertainment Weekly - Resources Crichton has done his homework.” - Bob Minzesheimer, USA Today “A lusty, rollicking 17th century adventure…. Go figure.” - Michael Berry, San Francisco Chronicle It’s simply an entertaining tale filled with crafty privateers, despicable villains, treasure hoards, double crosses and a sea monster. It’s not a pirate novel with a secret gimmick. “Offers unexpected turns and plenty of yo ho ho’s.” - Richard Eisenberg, People (3 out of 4 stars) “Unabashed fun.” - Cameron Martin, New York Times
Pirate Latitudes is Michael Crichton at his best: a rollicking adventure tale pulsing with relentless action, crackling atmosphere, and heart-pounding suspense. Word in port is that a galleon, fresh from New Spain, is awaiting repairs in a nearby harbor. For Captain Charles Hunter, gold in Spanish hands is gold for the taking, and the law of the land rests with those ruthless enough to make it. In this steamy climate there’s a living to be made, a living that can end swiftly by disease-or by dagger. Port Royal, its capital, is a cutthroat town of taverns, grog shops, and bawdy houses. A remote colony of the English Crown, the island of Jamaica holds out against the vast supremacy of the Spanish empire. In this New York Times bestselling novel, master of suspense Michael Crichton delivers an irresistible tale of swashbuckling pirates in the New World-a classic story of treasure and betrayal.
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