As a young parish priest, Father Christopher has heard many confessions, but his own tale is more astounding than any revelation he has ever encountered in the confessional . . . for Chris was once a pirate captain, hundreds of years before his birth.
Fresh from the monastery, the former novice finds himself inexplicably transported back to the Golden Age of Piracy, where an unexpected new life awaits him. At first, he resists joining the notorious Brethren of the Coast, but he soon embraces the life of a buccaneer, even as he succumbs to the seductive charms of a beautiful and enigmatic senorita. As the captain of his own swift ship, which may or may not be cursed, he plunders the West Indies in search of Spanish gold. From Tortuga to Port Royal, from the stormy waters of the Caribbean to steamy tropical jungles, Captain Chris finds danger, passion, adventure, and treachery as he hoists the black flag and sets sail for the Spanish mainland.
Where he will finally come to port only God knows . . . .
Pirate Freedom is a captivating new masterpiece by the award-winning author of The Wizard Knight and Soldier of Sidon .
Born in New York on May 7, 1931, Gene Wolfe was an iconic American writer known for his intricate prose and influential contributions to science fiction and fantasy. His writing, deeply shaped by his Catholic faith, earned him numerous accolades, including the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master Award in 2012.
Wolfe's career began with short stories and novels after a stint as an industrial engineer, famously contributing to the design of the machine that made Pringles crisps. Although he never w…
