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Brothers Of The Sword/Children Of Time
As the prequel to Michael Reisig's best-selling novel "The New Madrid Run," Brothers of the Sword/Children of Time" is a swashbuckling adventure tale that encompasses two complete novels spanning 300 years—bound together by a lost Spanish treasure and the eternal journey of spirit and soul. A captivating tale of the past and the present—of romance, rescue, and revenge.
Brothers of the 1668—Englishman Trevor Holte sails for Barbados and the West Indies in search of adventure, but the challenges he encounters are beyond his wildest dreams—the brutal Spanish, a hidden treasure, a buccaneer king, and the beautiful Anne Catherine. However, some treasures outlive the men who bury them. . .
Children of 1980—Three adventurers set out from Key West in search of a lost treasure on the Isle of Tortue, off the coast of Haiti. Equipped with an ancient parchment and a handful of clues, they embark on a journey that carries them back across time, and they uncover far more than a treasure—they discover the power of friendship and faith, and come to realize that, some things are forever . . .
Brothers of the 1668—Englishman Trevor Holte sails for Barbados and the West Indies in search of adventure, but the challenges he encounters are beyond his wildest dreams—the brutal Spanish, a hidden treasure, a buccaneer king, and the beautiful Anne Catherine. However, some treasures outlive the men who bury them. . .
Children of 1980—Three adventurers set out from Key West in search of a lost treasure on the Isle of Tortue, off the coast of Haiti. Equipped with an ancient parchment and a handful of clues, they embark on a journey that carries them back across time, and they uncover far more than a treasure—they discover the power of friendship and faith, and come to realize that, some things are forever . . .
345 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 9, 2001
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About the author
Michael Reisig
32 books58 followers Michael Reisig has been writing professionally for 15 years. He is a former newspaper editor and publisher, an award-winning columnist, and a best-selling novelist.
He is the author of six novels. His works have been optioned for motion pictures, sold to overseas publishers, and produced in CD, audio, and e-book format. He has been featured in magazines such as Writer's Digest and Southern Living, and in numerous newspapers across the country.
Reisig was born in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1948. The first son of a military family, he was raised in Europe and California before moving to Florida. He attended high school and college in the Tampa Bay area. After graduating from college, he relocated to the Florida Keys, establishing a commercial diving business in which he served as the company pilot, traveling extensively throughout the southern hemisphere, diving, treasure hunting, and adventuring.
From there he turned to journalism, putting many of his experiences into the pages of his novels and columns, going on to manage, then own newspapers.
He presently resides in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas where he fishes and hunts and writes his novels, and occasionally escapes to the Caribbean for another adventure.
He is the author of six novels. His works have been optioned for motion pictures, sold to overseas publishers, and produced in CD, audio, and e-book format. He has been featured in magazines such as Writer's Digest and Southern Living, and in numerous newspapers across the country.
Reisig was born in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1948. The first son of a military family, he was raised in Europe and California before moving to Florida. He attended high school and college in the Tampa Bay area. After graduating from college, he relocated to the Florida Keys, establishing a commercial diving business in which he served as the company pilot, traveling extensively throughout the southern hemisphere, diving, treasure hunting, and adventuring.
From there he turned to journalism, putting many of his experiences into the pages of his novels and columns, going on to manage, then own newspapers.
He presently resides in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas where he fishes and hunts and writes his novels, and occasionally escapes to the Caribbean for another adventure.
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September 24, 2018
Great story, fast moving search for treasure
It was that name which prompted this investigation into the past. Travis’ great-grandmother had told him that the first of the Christian family had been a swashbuckler from the isle of Barbados.
It was that name which prompted this investigation into the past. Travis’ great-grandmother had told him that the first of the Christian family had been a swashbuckler from the isle of Barbados.
February 24, 2020
Pretty good read.
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April 5, 2023Fun
Fun stories! Book 1is good in a historical fiction way, with a bit of a sad ending. Then book 2 is a treasure hunt with some wild twists and turns. Overall fun stuff.
Fun stories! Book 1is good in a historical fiction way, with a bit of a sad ending. Then book 2 is a treasure hunt with some wild twists and turns. Overall fun stuff.
December 17, 2014
This book was promising and had its compelling moments, but it had a few too many flaws. An interesting concept - two different books taking place three hundred years apart. The first book told of the burying of pirate treasure in the seventeenth century, the second told of the unearthing of it in the twentieth century. I liked the first book better than the second. Midway through the second book, the author broke from telling an action adventure story into the metaphysical, and that's where it became ridiculous. He then started to shovel it on, overly thickly, with over-written prose and magical mumbo-jumbo! I would have enjoyed the books more if the author had merely hinted at the 'mystical connections' between the two stories, rather than ladling it on in explicit detail. I liked the adventure story, I didn't like the 'magic.'
March 21, 2014
Michael Reisig has taken two pulp adventures and combined them in this enjoyable experience. The Brothers of the Sword is a rousing tale of pirates and friendship between three men and a woman in the Caribbean over three hundred years ago. You can not help but feel like you are there and root for these hero's adventures. The second tale takes place in modern times and is the story of some modern day adventurers who search for the treasure from the first story. As the tale continues we learn about eternal friendship and how the wheel of time spins. There are great hero's and villains in this story. I am remained of the early pulp fiction stories by L Ron Hubbard. It is a clean wonderful adventure for all ages.
July 24, 2014
Having read Reisig's Key West trilogy, a disaster story, and a sci/fi military tale, I found this gem. Really two novels in one, linked through more than three hundred years. The first book is a swashbuckling tale of pirates in the Caribbean in the late 1600's and the second is a swashbuckling tale of pirate treasure and voodoo in the Caribbean in the recent past. Reisig has the ability to describe a scene in such detail that it seems to be painted with words. The characters are rich and believable. I highly recommend any and all of his books for anyone who enjoys action packed adventure.
January 1, 2015
Michael Reisig melds together historical facts with modern entertainment in this, one of his best stories yet. Combining an historical item from 1663 with a yarn set in 1980 Reisig crafts a damn fine story that I couldn't put down. It has plenty of action spread over many characters, including swashbuckling saber and cannon fights with Spanish Galleons, to exciting shootouts with Cuban navy boats and Haitian voodoo priests. This book has it all. If you don't take the time to read this book, you will deprive yourself of one of life's finer pleasures.
January 1, 2015
Has it all
Commoners with good morals. who climb up in the world swashbuckling pirates, corrupt religious, conspiring political & military and beautiful young lasses set in connected stories 300 years apart
Commoners with good morals. who climb up in the world swashbuckling pirates, corrupt religious, conspiring political & military and beautiful young lasses set in connected stories 300 years apart
November 6, 2015
Loved this book. The "connected-across-time" theme was well done and lest you think time-travel, it's not. Descriptions were good and made me visualize the locations and feel the characters' pain and anguish. Will probably read it again.
December 19, 2016
Great story
Really enjoyed the story (ies) . I usually prefer scifi but this story was interesting and entertaining. I recommend this book for anyone who likes adventure with a touch of strangeness.
Really enjoyed the story (ies) . I usually prefer scifi but this story was interesting and entertaining. I recommend this book for anyone who likes adventure with a touch of strangeness.
December 13, 2014
OK but lacks something
Most of the 3 is for the first book. The second story is trite, wordy, and mostly implausible. Won't read another.
Most of the 3 is for the first book. The second story is trite, wordy, and mostly implausible. Won't read another.
December 23, 2014
this book sounded better then it actually was. pretty boring
December 17, 2014
In joy
In joy matey. A very good read of past and future, the sword or gun is implored it uses many. but friendship that is what it's about.
In joy matey. A very good read of past and future, the sword or gun is implored it uses many. but friendship that is what it's about.
January 3, 2015
Entertaining!!!!!
I loved the "circle of life". But I was upset that they had to lose the treasure. I would have been more upset if they hadn't survived for the next adventure.
I loved the "circle of life". But I was upset that they had to lose the treasure. I would have been more upset if they hadn't survived for the next adventure.
May 26, 2016
It was pretty good
Unfortunately, it was a little long for me. Kinda lost interest after awhile. Might have been better as two separate books.
Unfortunately, it was a little long for me. Kinda lost interest after awhile. Might have been better as two separate books.
January 19, 2016
An interesting plot, but I dont come close to buying it. Combining reincarnation and faith just doesnt work for me.
September 15, 2016
Excellent book!
Loved it
Loved it
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