Michael Crichton
Michael Crichton was born in Chicago in 1942. His novels include Next, State of Fear, Prey, Timeline, Jurassic Park, and The Andromeda Strain. He was also the creator of the television series ER. One of the most popular writers in the world, his books have been made into thirteen films, and translated in thirty-six languages. He died in 2008.
Pirate Latitudes
- Author: Michael Crichton
- Genre: Historical
Are you fond of pirates, galleons, adventures and sea fights? Then you have found the right book!
Action time: 1665. Scene: The Caribbean (where else true pirates should locate?). Together with the main character, courageous Captain Charles Hunter you will live in Jamaica – remote colony of the English Crown that is fighting against the authority of Spanish empire. You will feel that atmosphere yourself – unique Port Royal, where one, if brave and impudent enough, can make living easily and lose that leaving easily as well – one stab with a dagger will solve all the problems. City of brothels, taverns and grog… Oh, my God, haven’t you dreamed to live like that?
Captain Hunter is hunting for Spanish gold, that’s his life and hobby and one day he hears that in the nearby port there is a galleon from Spain, El Trinidad, is waiting for the repairs, as if waiting specially for him. The port is guarded by awful Cazalla, the favorite captain of the Spanish king. But Hunter is not afraid, he gathers the band of bloodthirsty and ruthless ruffians to take the port together with the Spanish gold. Are you ready to land on the foreign shores and fight with Spanish infantry? Adventures begin!
Next
- Author: Michael Crichton
- Genre: Literature
In a humor and entertaining way the author of this work Michael Crichton rises serious and important questions connected with the future. When reading the book, you will realize how many mysteries are present in our life which we do not even think of. The work is devoted to the new world where we all are going to live. To understand it and to be happy in it we should think over the present society and its development. So if you are prepared to find out why chimpanzee fetus is very similar to a human, if a dear person does not have some body parts or if blondes are going to disappear soon or if there is a genetic cure for drug addiction, you should definitely refer to this book.
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