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Blackbeard Chronicles: Vol 1: Baptism of Shadows
Paperback
Series: Blackbeard Chronicles
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 24 2026
Pages: 138
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.30 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In the shadowed alleys of Bristol, a starving street thief named Edward Teach survives by wit, speed, and instinct. But when his path collides with the infamous privateer Benjamin Hornigold, everything changes. Offered not just gold, but something far more dangerous, a place among pirates.
Aboard the Ranger, Edward is thrust into a brutal new world of cannon fire, blood-soaked decks, and brotherhood forged in violence. Under Hornigold's command, he learns quickly: survival demands strength, loyalty, and the will to become something more than human. But the ocean is not just a battlefield, it is alive, watching, and hungry.
When a mysterious relic known as Ashcombe's Astrolabe is uncovered, the crew's journey turns from plunder to obsession. Said to reveal unimaginable treasure, or one's ultimate fate, the artifact pulls them deeper into uncharted waters where myths are real and nightmares rise from the depths. Sirens sing beneath moonlit waves. The dead do not always stay buried. And the line between destiny and damnation begins to blur.
As Edward faces his first true battles: against enemies, against the sea, and within himself, he must decide who he is becoming. A man shaped by survival... or something far darker.
Baptism of Shadows is a gripping origin story of the legend who would become Blackbeard, a tale of ambition, loyalty, and the haunting cost of power. Perfect for fans of historical adventure with a dark, supernatural edge, this first volume launches an unforgettable saga where every choice draws blood... and every shadow hides a deeper truth.
The sea is calling Mate...
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