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Caribbean Chronicles #2
Dead Calm, Bone Dry
If you were forced to sail with pirates . . .captured and tried for piracy . . .and sentenced to swing . . . would you trade your body to the crew of the "Flying Dutchman" in order to save your soul? Ricky did. Some dead men DO tell tales. And there is stolen treasure in this pirate story.
★Directors' Choice Award Winner Finalist ★
Last winter Ricky Bradshaw was another gangly freshman hoping to fit in -- or at least not get picked on -- and maybe catch the attention of Becky Nance, a girl in his biology class. Except sometimes Ricky "zones out" in class because he has absence seizures. If you've never heard of absence seizures, that's okay. A lot of people haven't. Ricky's teachers are a lot of those people.
And that's what happened to Ricky last Christmas he had an episode and ended up in pirate land. When Dead Calm, Bone Dry begins, Ricky is on his way to being tried for piracy. In the ship's brig, he is about to learn that some things are worse than being unpopular in high school. MUCH worse. Like sailing to . . . Well, we best let Ricky tell the account. It is his story, after all.
Parents can trust the Caribbean Chronicles Series. There is no sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language, only a wee little bit of humor. :) We hope you enjoy these pirate books for young adults, teens, and older kids.
★Directors' Choice Award Winner Finalist ★
Last winter Ricky Bradshaw was another gangly freshman hoping to fit in -- or at least not get picked on -- and maybe catch the attention of Becky Nance, a girl in his biology class. Except sometimes Ricky "zones out" in class because he has absence seizures. If you've never heard of absence seizures, that's okay. A lot of people haven't. Ricky's teachers are a lot of those people.
And that's what happened to Ricky last Christmas he had an episode and ended up in pirate land. When Dead Calm, Bone Dry begins, Ricky is on his way to being tried for piracy. In the ship's brig, he is about to learn that some things are worse than being unpopular in high school. MUCH worse. Like sailing to . . . Well, we best let Ricky tell the account. It is his story, after all.
Parents can trust the Caribbean Chronicles Series. There is no sexual dialogue or situations, violence, or strong language, only a wee little bit of humor. :) We hope you enjoy these pirate books for young adults, teens, and older kids.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 14, 2017
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About the author
Eddie Jones
37 books119 followersEddie is an award-winning author of middle-grade fiction with HarperCollins. Father of two boys, he's also a pirate at heart who loves to surf.
Eddie's middle grade series are wholesome reading with a flair for unexpected adventure. The Caden Chronicles series has a spooky but spiritual message based on real "monsters" in the Bible. The sixth book in the series, "Rumor of a Werewolf", released in June 2019 and is a finalist for the Selah awards in Middle Grade fiction.
"The Caribbean Chronicles" is a time-travel pirate adventure series based on a boy who suffers from absence seizures. The third book, "The End of Calico Jack", released September 2019 and is a finalist for the Selah award in Young Adult fiction. All of Eddie's pirate and "monster" mystery books are award-winners.
An avid sailor with a great sense of humor, Eddie has been married to a girl he met at a stoplight in West Palm Beach during spring break many, many years ago.
Awards for Middle Grade and YA novels
* Winner of the Selah award for tween / teen mysteries
* INSPY Award
* Moonbeam Children's Book Award
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Eddie's middle grade series are wholesome reading with a flair for unexpected adventure. The Caden Chronicles series has a spooky but spiritual message based on real "monsters" in the Bible. The sixth book in the series, "Rumor of a Werewolf", released in June 2019 and is a finalist for the Selah awards in Middle Grade fiction.
"The Caribbean Chronicles" is a time-travel pirate adventure series based on a boy who suffers from absence seizures. The third book, "The End of Calico Jack", released September 2019 and is a finalist for the Selah award in Young Adult fiction. All of Eddie's pirate and "monster" mystery books are award-winners.
An avid sailor with a great sense of humor, Eddie has been married to a girl he met at a stoplight in West Palm Beach during spring break many, many years ago.
Awards for Middle Grade and YA novels
* Winner of the Selah award for tween / teen mysteries
* INSPY Award
* Moonbeam Children's Book Award
Readers Are Leaders - Buy a Boy a Book!
WritersCoach.us
Eddiejones.org
eddie@eddiejones.org
Twitter.com/EddieJonesTweet
Facebook.com/EddieJonesHumor
Instagram.com/authoreddiejones
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March 21, 2017
So much fun to read!
I admit that I was drawn to this book for two reasons....I love pirate tales and the author shares the name of my late brother. Okay, the cover is awesome too!
I am so glad that I gave this author a try, because now I want to read all of his books. Dead Calm, Bone Dry is targeted at young boys and men, yet I, A WOMAN, loved it. It has adventure, humor, twists & turns and reads so quickly that you will be disappointed when it ends. Even though this is Book 2 in the series, it easily stands alone.
I highly recommend this book to those who love clean, fun pirate stories.
I was given a copy of this book by the author and was under no obligation to write a review. This is my honest opinion of the book.
I admit that I was drawn to this book for two reasons....I love pirate tales and the author shares the name of my late brother. Okay, the cover is awesome too!
I am so glad that I gave this author a try, because now I want to read all of his books. Dead Calm, Bone Dry is targeted at young boys and men, yet I, A WOMAN, loved it. It has adventure, humor, twists & turns and reads so quickly that you will be disappointed when it ends. Even though this is Book 2 in the series, it easily stands alone.
I highly recommend this book to those who love clean, fun pirate stories.
I was given a copy of this book by the author and was under no obligation to write a review. This is my honest opinion of the book.
March 15, 2017
The author snagged my attention early and held on.
This pirate adventure novel is geared to teen boys, but adults will enjoy the story as well. Strap yourself in for an adventure filled with surprises at every turn!
This pirate adventure novel is geared to teen boys, but adults will enjoy the story as well. Strap yourself in for an adventure filled with surprises at every turn!
July 22, 2017
This is a book boys will read; loaded with speculative fantasy, dry humor, a strong dose of violence and with a sprinkling of romance. Dead Calm, Bone Dry, continues Rickie’s journey through mayhem and betrayals and what becomes more and more like a living hell. His quest mirrors his struggle to forgive, and with life and death and heaven and hell in the balance, Ricky must choose. The Caribbean Chronicles is one of those series were the first book seems incomprehensible without the second. But for those who will soldier through, there’s great entertainment value, along with a powerful and uplifting spiritual message.
In this sequel to Curse of the Black Avenger, Blood Sails, Dark Hearts, high school freshman Ricky Bradshaw has evaded Captain LaFoote, only to land in the brigg. Now he faces the hangman’s noose at the hands of British authorities—the charge? Piracy. His fellow inmate, the mysterious William Shakespeare, seems to give good advice . . . And yet after the commodore’s daughter, Rebecca, denounces Ricky before the tribunal, he barely escapes by cliff diving only to awaken in another, if possible darker dream—if it is a dream. Still Ricky has one more chance to save a crew of orphaned children, win Rebecca’s heart and find his deceased father before it’s too late.
In this sequel to Curse of the Black Avenger, Blood Sails, Dark Hearts, high school freshman Ricky Bradshaw has evaded Captain LaFoote, only to land in the brigg. Now he faces the hangman’s noose at the hands of British authorities—the charge? Piracy. His fellow inmate, the mysterious William Shakespeare, seems to give good advice . . . And yet after the commodore’s daughter, Rebecca, denounces Ricky before the tribunal, he barely escapes by cliff diving only to awaken in another, if possible darker dream—if it is a dream. Still Ricky has one more chance to save a crew of orphaned children, win Rebecca’s heart and find his deceased father before it’s too late.
May 12, 2017
This was a fun read, it is very interesting and keeps you guessing what is coming next. Jones has a way of making the story come alive and I was along for the journey. The characters and fun and intriguing and the story is amazing. This book is the second in the series and both of them are great!
5 Stars!
5 Stars!
September 10, 2020
An imaginative tale with pirates, ghosts, and mystery! What more could one ask for?
August 28, 2020
Argh! This here's a treasure
It is obvious that the author is a sailor and a pirate at heart. This book is charming and imaginative yet accurate in sailing terms and moral values (quotes right out of the Bible). The characters and pirate language are fun and believable, and I loved being in Ricky's pirate world. So much so that I missed it when he returned to his current time life sequences. The letter to his mom at the beginning seemed out of place at first but was essential to the plot later on. Well-written. Enjoyable for all ages.
It is obvious that the author is a sailor and a pirate at heart. This book is charming and imaginative yet accurate in sailing terms and moral values (quotes right out of the Bible). The characters and pirate language are fun and believable, and I loved being in Ricky's pirate world. So much so that I missed it when he returned to his current time life sequences. The letter to his mom at the beginning seemed out of place at first but was essential to the plot later on. Well-written. Enjoyable for all ages.
April 6, 2017
Action packed adventure!! The author gives great attention to details and descriptions. Very exiting story! I received a copy of this story from the author and this is my personal opinion.
April 24, 2017
Eddie Jones created a wonderful, page turning adventure with "Dead Calm, Bone Dry." I enjoyed the adventure! If you're looking for a fun and entertaining story for yourself or a young adult in your life then I would highly recommend this book. Allow yourself to be pulled into this world of Pirates!
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