Jack O'Reilly is a 17 year old New Englander who, in 1805, sails with his parents on the Perdido Star to Cuba to claim inherited land. But his parents are murdered and their land confiscated, reducing him to rejoin the Star as a crew member. His soul seared, Jack becomes the pirate "Black Jack".
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Jack O'Reilly is a 17 year old New Englander who, in 1805, sails with his parents on the Perdido Star to Cuba to claim inherited land. But his parents are murdered and their land confiscated, reducing him to rejoin the Star as a crew member. His soul seared, Jack becomes the pirate "Black Jack".
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I really enjoyed this book. It's the kind of book that things happen the way that you would like them to. I enjoy Gene Hackman's writing.
I look forward to his next book.