Windsong & Requiem - Of a Great Deep
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GENRE: Pirate fantasy, Mature
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BLURB:
The
year is 1716. The world is in the Golden Age of Piracy and fabled ships sail
the seven seas. One such vessel is the Requiem, captained by the young but
wise, brave but dubious Nabopolassar “Bo” Travis. Alongside his first mate
Ghassan, quartermaster Winter Burke and navigator Glover, Travis seeks
treasure, female company and good drink. The Requiem’s legendary adventures are
filled with tales of monsters and myths - all of which are true. Now, someone
or something is sailing the seas in search for a treasure chest – a chest that
holds unknown riches which only promise to change the world forever. Captain
Travis, his crew and a beautiful young map reader must brave the dark and the
deep to find the treasure. Will the Requiem find the X on the spot before the
infamous Captain George “Bloody-Face” Fiddick does? Will Travis uncover the
secret behind the cursed black ship which changed his young life forever? And
will the treasure chest truly be full of riches or does something far more
insidious lie in wait? Ready your flintlock. Sharpen your sword. The Requiem
awaits.
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EXCERPT
When captains and crews saw the Crimson Lady with
Bloody-Face Fiddick at the
helm, it was fear that ran in their veins.
Bloody Face had become a larger than life villain, a monster
on the open seas.
George Fiddick was a businessman – now tired and unable to
out sail time.
"Captain Fiddick, sir, the ship is ready. Repairs are complete and supplies
are---" The voice
turned Bloody Face around towards the few beams of natural
light entering the cavern. It
belonged to a giant of a man. Fiddick was big and strong, yes, but this man
was young and
cut with muscles atop muscles. He was bald, possibly hairless from crown to
foot and the
sea and sun had tanned his skin for good. Scars told stories and many of them had this
goliath as the victor.
"Mr. Cragg," the captain answered in response to the
man's sudden silence, "What is it?"
The big man stretched out his hand and pointed. In the captain's room, was a massive
wooden desk. Hand
carved and ornate in its curves and lattice work down its sides. On the
desk was a half skull with a large dagger driven through its
top. There was no bottom jaw.
A blade plunged directly into the skull. The handle was curved and covered in unknown
shapes and carvings.
Eye sockets which were normally black now flickered with
unearthly light.
Fiddick nodded to his second-in-command. "Thank you for the update, Mr.
Cragg. That
will be all."
Cragg bowed slightly and vacated the chamber.
Windsong & Requiem
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Chad
Hunter was born in East Chicago, Indiana. Raised by a single mother in the
city's Harbor section, he is the youngest of four. Growing up in the Midwest
and a proudly self-proclaimed "Region Rat," Hunter has written and
published several books and novels. He has written for magazines and newspapers
throughout North America and has been published in several languages. His
writings have been called sophisticated yet humorous, sharp witted and
unrelenting.
Most often, Hunter's writings have been considered so wide
and diverse that they span a scale that would include multiple writers with
multiple forms. In addition to being a published author and journalist,
Hunter is also a professional speaker. Having presented to high schools,
colleges and various other audiences, his talks and discussions center around
the positive impact of literary and creative presences in one’s life. A
large portion of Hunter’s focus is on the uncanny strength of human
connectedness which is emphasized via the lens of writing and
creativity.
Working in genres including dark fantasy, memoirs,
science-fiction and anecdotal collections, Hunter weaves tales of monsters,
heroes, zombies, wedding planning, technology, pirates and even black
parakeets. With over ten books under his belt, If anything binds his varied
styles, it is Hunter's theme of the human condition, humor and family closeness
- all to the backdrop of romantic love, vibrant remembrance and even monsters
themselves.
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Of a Great Deep is the first introduction to the Windsong & Requiem series by
Chad Hunter. I enjoyed this 1716 era novel. I found it to be full of adventure, action, mystery and suspense. Captain Travis is a fun character. I was captivated with the story that, also, includes legends, myths and monsters.
What a wonderful magical tale! I give Of a Great Deep (Windsong & Requiem #1) four and a half stars. Most definitely worth a read and I recommend it.
I received this book from the author. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
