Mad Kestrel
Massey, Misty
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BOOK SYNOPSIS
A rip-roaring pirate romance and mystery In a world where infants with magical powers are torn from their parents to be raised by the mysterious and powerful Danisoba, who have a monopoly on magic, Kestrel has managed to keep her abilities concealedand herself free. First hiding in back alleys as a street urchin, she hid when they killed her parents, and then served as a young tavern maid before escaping to sea, where magic is cancelled by water. Now an adult, as the quartermaster of a pirate ship, Kestrel loves the freedom of living on the seas. But her way of life could end if anyone on board learns her closely guarded secretthat she has magical control over the wind. One day a black ship appears, and her life changes. Its captain is a handsome rogue of whom Kestrel is strangely, constantly aware. When Kestrels captain is led into a trap and is arrested, she gathers her crew and sets sail in relentless pursuit. . . .
BOOK REVIEWS
Anyone who has ever dreamed of the colorful adventure and swashbuckling intrigue of a pirates life at sea will find lots to like here. Laced with magic and misdirection, Misty Masseys fast paced and intriguing tale kept me guessing and guessing again as layers of mystery unfolded right to the end. Mark Ferrari, author of The Book of Joby
Imagine Captain Blood starring a young woman with a hidden talent for sorcery, and youve got a hint of what youll find in Mad Kestrel, a lively tale of reckless pirates, ruthless bounty hunters, reluctant mages, and romantic adversaries. Fun, fast-paced, and full of action, Misty Masseys first novel takes a few fine old adventure story traditions and mixes them with magic. Sharon Shin, author of The Thirteenth House
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 0765318024
ISBN(13-digit): 9780765318022
Dewey Decimal: 813/.6
Library of Congress: 2007046721
Book Publisher: St Martins Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 320
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