A dark jungle. Angry pirates. Bloodthirsty monsters. Old magic.
"And a captivating woman."
This is the scene of "Tisarian's Treasure," a novella by J.M. Martin, in which the young Doctor Alexandre Mallory has recently escaped the clutches of the fearsome pirate captain, Thadieus Drake, and his hellish crew aboard the "Tatterdemalion." But the pursuit is far from over. Drake and his band of cutthroats are hot on Mallory's heels, and during his flight the good doctor realizes he holds a secret the pirate captain will do anything to attain-the location of a treasure that is much more than jewels and gold, but a hoard of immeasurable power.
Pyr author Jon Sprunk ("Shadow's Son, Shadow's Lure") says, "Martin weaves a breath-taking tale of pirates, treasure, sorcery, and uncommon bravery. Here is a yarn from a true storyteller, rife with traditional fantasy influences. I couldn't put it down."