Pirate's Passage

“A thrillingly exhilarating adventure and glorious coming-of-age story, rich in imagination and history, in perception and truth. I couldn't put the book down.”

“A wonderful adventure, with everything you could ask for: pirates, stolen cannon, secret passages, sea voyages, and scurvy knaves. I heartily recommend this book to the piratically inclined reader of any age.”

“This marvelous tale crashed over me like a great wave, submerging me in a gleeful yarn of adventure, intrigue, and memorable characters. Pirate's Passage creates its own kind of ship—and I advise any readers who enjoy a rollicking good story to climb aboard.”

“A palimpsest upon Treasure Island , William Gilkerson's beguiling creation, Pirate 's Passage , has everything: irresistible characters, richly textured history, humor, suspense, and adventure. Steeped in wit, philosophy, and mystical ambiguity, it takes a maverick approach to history. A challenging children's novel with a dangerous edge, Pirate 's Passage is a work of genius. . . . This novel will be read by readers of all generations.”

“Captivated, my imagination bound hand and foot, I was shanghaied by Pirate 's Passage .”

“A work of delightful originality. . . . Pirate's Passage deserves to be added to the shelf of classic salty adventure tales.”

“Wonderfully authentic. . . . Vividly brings to life the dark and violent world of the pirates of the Caribbean.”

“Gilkerson weaves the history of Western piracy into a suspenseful story of precarious friendship and trust. . . . Pirate enthusiasts, prepare to settle in for a deliciously unsettling adventure.”

“Full of intrigue and fascinating history—once you start reading Pirate’s Passage , it’s hard to stop.”