Pirates and Privateers

Avast there! The Bookaneer sails the high sea in search of books of interest to pirates young and old. Feel free to browse the latest reviewed titles or click on the links below to access reviews of specific genres and subjects.

A special note to authors and publicists

Since 1993, I've been reviewing books for a variety of publications. Initially, those publications included Appraisal: Science Books for Young People, The Book Report, VOYA, Library Media Connection, and School Library Journal. Later, I reviewed books online for Ivy Quill Reviews, Simply E-Books, and Discovering Diamonds. Today, my reviews appear in Historical Novels Review and Goodreads.com.

At Pirates and Privateers, I review fiction and nonfiction books for children or adults. These volumes primarily deal with piracy, privateering, navies, and the maritime world. Most stories and histories are set in the past prior to 1900, although I occasionally venture into more recent times and future scenarios. Pirates and Privateers is open to submissions, so if you would me to consider reviewing your latest book, please contact me.

The Bookaneer's Latest Reviews

The Summons
by MaryLu Tyndall
Some people will do anything for power and wealth, but is the sacrifice worth it? Pirate captain Blake Keene thinks so. Emmeline Hyde, daughter and granddaughter of reformed pirates, disagrees and witnesses the changes Blake goes through even as the ring provides means for them to escape dangerous pursuers more than once. One's greatest wish and are pitted against faith and love, but the outcome is never assured, especially when pitted against those willing to do whatever is necessary to obtain what they do not have.
(Romance)

Land of the Wolf
by James L. Nelson
The Norsemen Saga comes to an end when Thorgrim Night Wolf finally comes home to Norway. But it is not the home he left three years earlier, and his son Odd is in great danger. Halfdan the Black is determined to put an end to Odd, his rebellion, and even Thogrim to be even more powerful than he already his. After questioning his henchman's loyalty, King Haldan discovers that even Storri Thorbrandsson may have his own agenda and no one will stand in his way to secure it.
(Historical Fiction & Historical Mystery)

Pirates, Punters, and Politicians
by Val Hamilton
Sea robbery, gambling, and politics may not seem to have much in common, but all three came together to create an institution that is known worldwide today and greatly esteemed.
(History)

The Bookaneer's Treasure Chests of Reviews

Books for Young Pirates
(picture books)

Books for Pirate Apprentices
(chapter, middle grade, young adult books)

Books for Adult Pirates ~ Fiction

Books for Adult Pirates ~ Nonfiction

A special note to readers

The United States Federal Trade Commission has issued guidelines for online reviewers, which include disclosing to you that publishers, publicists, and authors send me review books and media for free. Sometimes I request these review copies; sometimes I do not. In either case, I am free to choose whether or not I publish a review of these items, although the sender hopes that I will do so. After I have read these submissions, I add the free review copies to my personal library collection, donate them to libraries or other worthy causes, or use them as prizes I award to contest winners. If anyone wishes to know what I did with a specific title reviewed here, I'll be happy to disclose that information.

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