'Swashbuckling adventure on the high seas doesn't get much better than this.' Nelson DeMille, New York Times bestselling author
'Broad comedy, high drama, plenty of action, a pinch of sex . . . the genre has room for this cheerily debunking outsider.' Daily Mail
It's 1805 and Admiral Sir Jacob Fletcher faces his most dangerous mission yet.
Commissioned by the Russian-American Company, Fletcher must lead a perilous expedition to Alaska. His mission: transport sea otter furs to China in exchange for valuable porcelain, tea, and silk.
If he succeeds it promises wealth beyond measure. And it will secure Russian control over Alaska.
But Fletcher's mission takes a dark and dangerous turn when he and his crew are ambushed by the fierce and mysterious Tlingit warriors. Their terrifying masks and combat tactics are unlike anything Fletcher has seen before - and they barely escape with their lives.
But a greater danger is about to emerge. Ruthless colonial powers are vying to control the newly formed American nation and Fletcher is a pawn in their power struggle. As he and his crew navigate the treacherous waters from the brutal Alaskan wilderness to China and Russia, they must use their skills to outwit enemies both old and new.
Fletcher must protect his crew, his life . . . and now the new American nation.
A gripping historical tale of survival and political intrigue. Perfect for fans of Christopher C. Tubbs, David Grann, Bernard Cornwell, Dan Jones and Colin Falconer.
Readers love the Jacob Fletcher Naval Adventures:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Almost impossible to put the book down . . . This is the best book I've read for a long time.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're a fan of the Fletcher series, or of historical fiction generally, then this is a must.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Simply another excellent book from John Drake, who never ceases to amaze me.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A rip roaring adventure that entertains from first to last. Totally absorbs you into the world of the late 18th Century Royal Navy.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Fantastic book which rivals the period classics such as Treasure Island.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A great story of seafaring . . . if you're a fan of Hornblower or Richard Sharpe or just novels of that era, it's well worth a read.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I cannot recommend this higher. Great read, funny at times and just so unusual.'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I enjoy the sea adventure genre and have read dozens of them. Hornblower, Drinkwater and all Patrick O'Brian's of course. This counts as one of my favourites.'