Killigrew and the Incorrigibles

Christopher Killigrew #3

by Jonathan Lunn

Darkness, death and danger on the South SeasSouth Seas, 1850: Kit Killigrew and the Tisiphone are heading towards Norfolk Island, a savage penal colony; ostensibly to drop off the prison chief’s new governess, but also deliver a reporter bent on interviewing Devin Cusack – an Irish political prisoner.

But when an unknown party tries to rescue Cusack, seven of the island’s most ruthless prisoners escape, including the fearsome Wyatt. What ensues is a deadly game of cat and mouse among the New Hebrides, where Killigrew unearths a series of illegal trades.

Ultimately, it is Killigrew’s state of mind which threatens to achieve what a tribe of cannibals, a band of desperate criminals and a vicious trader – hell bent on profit at any cost – cannot, as he places himself in the line of danger once too often…

The third magnificent Killigrew adventure, this is a thrilling maritime ride perfect for fans of C.S. Forester, Patrick O’Brian and Julian Stockwin.

Praise for the Killigrew Novels‘A hero to rival any Horatio Hornblower. Swashbuckling? You bet’ Belfast Telegraph

‘If you revel in the Hornblower and the Sharpe books, grab a copy of Jonathan Lunn’ Bolton Evening News

‘A new naval hero who will delight lovers of seafaring yarns’ Manchester Evening News

The Kit Killigrew Naval SeriesKilligrew of the Royal NavyKilligrew and the Golden DragonKilligrew and the IncorrigiblesKilligrew and the North-West PassageKilligrew’s RunKilligrew and the Sea Devil

Genres: Historical Fiction, Nautical

512 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2002

About the author

Pseudonym of Daniel Hall

Born in London, Jonathan Lunn started writing at the age of fifteen. He studied history at the University of Leicester, where he became involved in politics. He worked for six years as a spin doctor in local government, but decided to leave politics behind and concentrate on his writing. He is the author of a series of naval adventure stories, described as "the Victorian Hornblower", based around the eponymous hero of the first book, Killigrew R.N. (2000). The series now runs to six books, the most recent of which was Killigrew and the Sea Devil (2005). Entertaining and historically accurate, the series is shortly to be re-launched in Italy. He has also written two books under his real name, Daniel Hall, and currently lives in Bristol.

Reviews

[Reads-A-Lot · Rating 3 out of 5]

They dun killed the Grew, so sad

[Jerry Mercer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Good Story

Lunn has written a good sequel to the prior books in the Killigrew series. Except for a few minor typos and similar errors, the plot continues to build with interesting characters and settings. Linn has an extensive vocabulary.

[James Stein · Rating 2 out of 5]

Better main character needed

Didn't like Killigrew - made more so after meeting Hornblower and Jack Aubrey in those wonderful series. There's promise here but I'm not inclined to read more Lunn and Killigrew to see if promise becomes reality.

[Jill Rowles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth a read

This Is an unusual tale that I found quite entertaining.
Full of action and derring do. With nasty villains and doughty hero’s.

[Rich · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rollicking yarn

A great tale our hero seems tougher than James bond. The villains are very villainous the writing is very descriptive without detracting from the story. A fun read

[Rej · Rating 2 out of 5]

How do you call a gathering of dummies, idiots and bad writing: Killigrew and the Incorrigibles

[Irene · Rating 3 out of 5]

AHOY LANDLUBBER

[Morgiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another fun, action-packed novel. Lunn clearly puts a great deal of research into writing this series, but he doesn't take himself too seriously. There are numerous in-jokes and references, most notably to Peter Pan, Moby Dick, and The Day the Earth Stood Still.