A quest for vengeance.A high-stakes treasure hunt.An attraction they both try to deny.Convinced One-Eyed Jack Tremayne killed her father and stole his prized cutlass, Sarina Talbot sneaks aboard the pirate’s ship to exact her revenge. To her surprise, she’s met by a declaration of innocence and an offer of help. She doesn’t trust him, and he doesn’t trust anybody. But they need each other to … anybody. But they need each other to catch the killer and beat their enemies to a hidden cache of Aztec gold.
They’re not the only treasure-seekers, however, and there’s a traitor in their midst.
Caught between Crown ships and enemy pirates, Sarina and Jack discover a prize greater than gold as their uneasy alliance leads them on the adventure of a lifetime.
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5 Stars
Cutlass is a captivating standalone by T.M Franklin. It is a rollicking, action-packed Pirate adventure, drama, mystery, danger, secrets, a treasure hunt, and a dash of romance. I am so happy I stumbled upon this book, I love a good pirate adventure, and this definitely doesn’t disappoint!
Set in 1748 Sarina Talbot has disguised herself as a boy and snuck aboard a Pirate Ship, hell bent on revenge. She’s after the man who murdered her father and she won’t rest until justice is done.
Jack Tremayne, aka One-Eyed Jack, is the Captain of the pirate ship “Black Arrow”. His ruthless and bloodthirsty reputation precedes him, and the mere mention of his name strikes fear into the hearts of all who’ve heard the tales. He is on a quest that will wreck revenge and bring him untold wealth in the process. This treasure hunt is fraught with peril, but Jack will stop at nothing to get what he wants. What happens when he discovers his cabin boy is actually a girl? What happens when she tries to kill him/ Will she believe him when he claims he’s innocent of the crime? These two will need to work together to get what they want? But danger follows them and there is a traitor on board. What happens you ask? Well you really must read all the exciting details for yourself!!!
This was such a fun read- packed full of action, suspense, humour, intensity, and mystery. The author did a superb job with the character and plot development. The world-building and historical details were clever and creative. I was transported onto the high seas experiencing the story right alongside the characters as we embarked on our treasure hunt. And I loved every minute. There is a romantic element to the story- but it is a very small part of the overall story. There is a little kissing, but not much more. The chemistry between the characters is really intense- which added an extra element of interest to the story.
There are journal entries which help to build some of the backstory and adds an extra layer to the whole storyline. There are several threads playing out at the same time, and the author expertly weaves them all together.
The story twists and turns, keeping me on the edge of my seat a lot of the time, trying to figure out what was happening and who the traitor was. Even though I guessed who right from the beginning, this predictability didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the story, as I followed along to see if I was right.
So if you love pirates, treasure hunts, hidden agendas, battles on the high seas, action, danger, legends, sword fights, a vocal parrot, a Caribbean adventure, deciphering puzzles and clues, tension, intrigue, and a touch of the supernatural- then what are you waiting for, this is definitely the book for you!!!
Thank you, T.M Franklin!
SHIVER ME LADY PARTS!!! This one had absolutely everything!! Entrancing mystery, suspense, hysterical banter, lovable characters, excitement equivalent to Indiana Jones like obstacles, tons of angsty enemies…it was an absolute blast and a half to read!!! Did I mention….hot Pirate? Yeah, super hot!! Absolutely loved it!!!
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
Revenge,sword fights,chases,escapes pirates.
EXCELLENT story.
Murder, revenge, pirates, treasure. Vows to honor, maps to follow and a mystery to solve.Join Sarina ,Jonathan ,the crew of the Black Arrow and a host of scurvy bad guys, in this adventure. 5 Stars
I recommend this book to everyone