Echoes From The Black Flag

by Knox Legend

Echoes from the Black Flag

Chronicles of the Cryptologist – Book Two
By Knox Legend
Coming May 2026

History buried the truth. She’s about to unearth it.

When a forgotten ship’s log is discovered in a dusty attic on Long Island, law student Katelynn Kittle stumbles into a mystery three centuries in the making. The journal—filled with strange symbols, brittle maps, and an undecipherable cipher—pulls her into the orbit of cryptologists Mia Hamilton and Dr. Adler Kein, whose work once exposed the secrets of the Custodes Veritatis.

But this cipher is older. Deeper. And it bears the name of a man history condemned: Captain William Kidd.

As Katelynn works with Mia and Adler to unravel the enigmatic journal, they begin uncovering a story far different from the legend of a pirate hanging at Execution Dock. The coded entries trace Kidd’s royal commission, the storms and mutiny that plagued his voyage, the political betrayal that destroyed him, and the truth he was never allowed to speak.

Across the dual timeline of 1696–1701, Kidd’s hidden voice rises from the past, revealing secrets that could upend centuries of accepted history. Buried within the final pages lies a piece of evidence powerful enough to rewrite the narrative of one of the world’s most infamous trials—and there are those who will do anything to keep it hidden.

As the echoes of history collide with the present, Katelynn must decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth and challenge a verdict that has stood for over three hundred years.

Echoes from the Black Flag is a sweeping historical thriller about legacy, conspiracy, and the unbreakable codes that bind past and present.

392 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 31, 2026

About the author

Knox Legend is a historical thriller author whose stories pulse with the hidden truths and shadowy secrets buried deep within the world’s past. With a Master’s degree in Business and a successful career as a magazine publisher and investment advisor, Knox brings a unique lens to the craft of storytelling—where meticulous research meets gripping narrative.

A lifelong lover of history, Knox is married to fellow author CJ Kane. Together, they share not only a passion for writing but a life rich with adventure. The couple lives full-time in a motorhome, traveling across the United States and around the globe in search of forgotten places, untold conspiracies, and the whispers of stories long buried in time. Their journeys—and their love of the past—fuel the powerful, suspense-driven narratives found in Knox’s books.

Knox is a proud father of two and grandfather of five, and when he’s not unraveling historical puzzles on the page, he’s likely chasing echoes of the past through archives, ruins, and dusty libraries worldwide.

Reviews

[Linda Meunier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fact,fiction and history all come together!

I just discovered this author and read both his books in two evenings. I am never without something to read and really enjoyed this journey. It nìever lost my interest, love the attention to details and always like learning historical details. I hope the next book in this series comes sooner than later and having lived in Turkey as a child my anticipation for the new book is high. Thanks for the intriguing stories .

[Deanna · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those books you win from Goodreads and aren’t sure you will like because it is out of your comfort zone but end up genuinely enjoying it. That is why I enter so many giveaways, you never know what might surprise you. I really like dual POV and alternate timelines. This book has both. I learned a few things along the way as well.