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Tales From The Pirate's Cove: Twelve tall tales of piracy and plunder Kindle Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

Set sail for adventure!

Join us in the company of pirates in this treasure trove of stories from a crew of talented authors.

Expect the unexpected - with tales stretching from the high seas to high orbit, from swashbucklers to space corsairs. Navigate these pages to find monsters, time travelers, buccaneers, ghosts and more.

Twelve stories. Twelve authors. Twelve worlds to explore.

Come, me hearties, there are new horizons to discover.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DHPTNP6
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inklings Press (August 14, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 14, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 48.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 220 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
    Really a great set of pirate stories! From space pirates to buccaneers, a fun read! Robert Finegold's contribution is a standout story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
    Okay, I know it’s been a while since I’ve written a review. I’m way behind. Well, that’s an understatement as I am seriously behind and have a lot of reviews to write. But now that I’m riding the train to work a couple days a week, I’ll have at least a little more time to get caught up.

    For this review, I should have had it done last summer as I was given a free copy for this review. I feel bad the review is this late in coming. But, it’s finally here and hopefully will draw some attention to this brilliant book. On to the review.

    Takes from the Pirate’s Cove, an Inklings Press Anthology, is a marvelous collection of pirate stories. That is where the similarities end in this collection. These pirate stories range from the more traditional pirate ghost tale to adventures on a space station in a far distant future. It is this very diversity I absolutely loved about the book. It took being a pirate and explored a vast range of what that meant.

    I wish I had time to go back and re-read the book as there were so many excellent stories; I don’t want to miss some and feel bad. I will say this, after a year, there are two stories that still stick in my mind—one about child pirates in space and a traditional pirate story on the high seas rich in historic detail. Now that’s not to say they were the only delightful stories. The entire collection still gives me the warm fuzzies, and it is one I would absolutely go back to again.

    Were there any downsides to this collection? I genuinely don’t remember that much sticking out. I remember a couple typos, but I notice those things super easy, so don’t take that as a major concern. They did not detract from the enjoyment for me. There were a couple spots in stories I remember feeling a little rushed. Again, not so much that I didn’t want to keep reading or anything like that. It was more a feeling of wanting a little more, of wanting things to slow down a touch to savor the moment longer. But, really, that’s about it.

    In sum, I highly recommend this collection for any fan of sci-fi, fantasy, and pirates. You’ll come away with a new take on what it means to be a pirate and have a great time along the way.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020
    This book has all manner of pirates covered! There were a few stories I liked better than others, but all were fun to read. Engaging stories and fun characters abound. Now, where's the rum?
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020
    Mostly when we think of pirates we think of all the classic tropes, shivering timbers, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum, walking the plank, peg legs and hooks. This anthology has some stories that do indeed tip the wink to those tropes, but always in creative and inventive ways – but it also has some truly astounding short stories which take the simple concept of ‘pirate’ and shoot off in intriguing new directions.

    All the stories in this anthology are well worth a read but as in any such collection a few stand out to me though other readers will undoubtedly have their own preferences.

    ‘Iris, like the song‘ had me grabbed from the title. Time pirates who steal precious and meaningful moments to sell, and someone has stolen 1998 – an entire year. The story has romance and a very cool twist.

    ‘Xibalba’s Curse‘ is as creepy as the title suggests. Actually no, it’s creepier. If you can imagine Lovecraft writing a pirate story this is something like that.

    ‘De Leon's Fountain‘ feels like a classic pirate story, with a quest for the Fountain of Youth thrown in, but it is anything but and the ending is guaranteed to surprise every reader as much as it did me.

    ‘Lost Treasure‘ somehow reminded me of the Terry Gilliam film, Time Bandits, maybe through the shimmering bedroom or maybe in how a child is profoundly impacted by a time-travelling ne’er do well.

    ‘To the End of the World‘ is a potent mix of piracy with demonic ritual and has powerful themes of love and friendship.

    These are the ones that particularly appealed to me, but there is not a dud in the mix. I recommend you grab a copy right away and embark on your own voyage of discovery.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020
    Avast me hearties and hearken to the finest set of pirate tales ever to sail the bounty main. Whether it's a tale of a pirate named Cohen turning the tables on a Spanish Inquistor or the Heir of a pirate dynasty proving he's the match for even the toughest pirate in a story reminiscent of Treasure Island every story in this collection grabs you and holds you hostage until you've turned the last, pulse-racing page. So hoist the black flag and settle in for a rousing good read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2020
    Man do I freaking love pirates. This collection has some amazing stories that cover everything from swashbucklers to space pirates. My favorite story probably had to be Xibalba’s Curse. It’s super creepy and is great for those who like a little more horror with their rapiers and peglegs. Over all, I definitely enjoyed this book and would reccomend it to others!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Elara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Pirates on many and varied high seas…
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2020
    Mostly when we think of pirates we think of all the classic tropes, shivering timbers, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum, walking the plank, peg legs and hooks. This anthology has some stories that do indeed tip the wink to those tropes, but always in creative and inventive ways – but it also has some truly astounding short stories which take the simple concept of ‘pirate’ and shoot off in intriguing new directions.

    All the stories in this anthology are well worth a read but as in any such collection a few stand out to me though other readers will undoubtedly have their own preferences.

    ‘Iris, like the song‘ had me grabbed from the title. Time pirates who steal precious and meaningful moments to sell, and someone has stolen 1998 – an entire year. The story has romance and a very cool twist.

    ‘Xibalba’s Curse‘ is as creepy as the title suggests. Actually no, it’s creepier. If you can imagine Lovecraft writing a pirate story this is something like that.

    ‘De Leon's Fountain‘ feels like a classic pirate story, with a quest for the Fountain of Youth thrown in, but it is anything but and the ending is guaranteed to surprise every reader as much as it did me.

    ‘Lost Treasure‘ somehow reminded me of the Terry Gilliam film, Time Bandits, maybe through the shimmering bedroom or maybe in how a child is profoundly impacted by a time-travelling ne’er do well.

    ‘To the End of the World‘ is a potent mix of piracy with demonic ritual and has powerful themes of love and friendship.

    These are the ones that particularly appealed to me, but there is not a dud in the mix. I recommend you grab a copy right away and embark on your own voyage of discovery.
  • SteveR
    4.0 out of 5 stars Yo Ho Ho, an entertaining mix of pirate-themed stories
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2020
    A mix of styles and genres based loosely on a pirate theme. I found it fun and entertaining

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