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 Pirates are still out there, flintlock pistols and schooners traded for [assault rifles] and black-painted Zodiacs. \nJuan's crew of outcasts and thieves from various countries lived at the edge of a dusty village in Southern Haiti, not far from the Dominican Republic border. They were safe in Haiti-a country of refuge for pirates and thieves, for injustice and abuse. 
 The village itself consisted of fewer than a hundred hovels of sticks, paper, and earth, all clustered together. The inhabitants made their living from fishing and meager farming. Their bodies were thin, and souls depressed. It was typical Haiti. 
 The pirate's neighborhood, though, prospered a little from the thieves' spending. A few residents dedicated a portion of their homes to selling groceries, supplies, and light hardware, or providing their skills-a couple of seamstresses, a mechanic, and a panga boat repairman. Opportunities to buy alcohol and drugs were abundant, as were women who offered the usual services. A "policeman" was paid by Juan to guard his belongings, prevent problems, and report on everything that happened. He was always wearing the mock badge Juan once pinned on him. 
 Pirates, Scoundrels, and Saints tells the riveting tales of modern-day pirates in the unpredictable waters of the Caribbean-not Jack Sparrow caricatures, but real men and women driven by their pasts. \nJuan is fiercely loyal to his crew and loves adventure, but did he bite off too much by attacking a luxury cruise ship filled with Argentina's ruthless elites? 
 His son, Ivan longs to build a respectable life with the beautiful daughter of a prominent Dominican Republic family, but how can he convince Ileana that he is no longer a ruthless pirate? 
 Maria's life fell apart when her father died at sea, but she found a new one climbing the ranks of Juan's crew. When she's nearly killed leading their most ambitious raid, Maria begins to regret her new life. 
 Peter, an American expatriate, was a Catholic missionary until alcohol cost him everything. Wondering the hills of Haiti in search of redemption, he begins caring for a young lady who is recovering from a gunshot that should have killed her. 
 Based on his experience as an international lawyer and pilot, T. Grant Acker creates an unforgettable cast that brings us into a world filled with danger and corruption, love and redemption. 
 Review 
"T. Grant Acker dares us to see the other side of life-a life that only someone with his experience can reveal. Pirates, Scoundrels. and Saints: Paraiso is a powerful novel that reveals the modern world of pirating from the inside. The characters get into our blood, pulling us into their needs and desires. We are left understanding them as passionate and complex individuals." 
-Richard Heller, Sculptor and author of Blueprints. \n"The characters and places in this book brought back memories of my adventures as a pilot and smuggler in the Caribbean. The author's descriptions are accurate, and his action-packed novel is true to life." 
-D.H., Convicted smuggler 
 About the Author 
Timothy Grant Acker lived in Mexico for thirteen years as a lawyer and was touched by the sort of scoundrels and saints found in his book. He has explored the depths of life and experienced the power of forgiveness. Born in New York, Acker lives (mostly) in Washington State and reluctantly practices law from time to time.

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Saints PARAISO: Book One

Literature & Fiction

Acker, Timothy Grant

Genre Fiction

Advantage Publishing Group

Pirates are still out there, flintlock pistols and schooners traded for assault rifles and black-painted Zodiacs. Juan's crew of outcasts and thieves from various countries lived at the edge of a dusty village in Southern Haiti, not far from the Dominican Republic border. They were safe in Haiti-a country of refuge for pirates and thieves, for injustice and abuse. The village itself consisted of fewer than a hundred hovels of sticks, paper, and earth, all clustered together. The inhabitants made their living from fishing and meager farming. Their bodies were thin, and souls depressed. It was typical Haiti.The pirate's neighborhood, though, prospered a little from the thieves' spending. A few residents dedicated a portion of their homes to selling groceries, supplies, and light hardware, or providing their skills-a couple of seamstresses, a mechanic, and a panga boat repairman. Opportunities to buy alcohol and drugs were abundant, as were women who offered the usual services. A "policeman" was paid by Juan to guard his belongings, prevent problems, and report on everything that happened. He was always wearing the mock badge Juan once pinned on him. Pirates, Scoundrels, and Saints tells the riveting tales of modern-day pirates in the unpredictable waters of the Caribbean-not Jack Sparrow caricatures, but real men and women driven by their pasts. Juan is fiercely loyal to his crew and loves adventure, but did he bite off too much by attacking a luxury cruise ship filled with Argentina's ruthless elites? His son, Ivan longs to build a respectable life with the beautiful daughter of a prominent Dominican Republic family, but how can he convince Ileana that he is no longer a ruthless pirate? Maria's life fell apart when her father died at sea, but she found a new one climbing the ranks of Juan's crew. When she's nearly killed leading their most ambitious raid, Maria begins to regret her new life. Based on his experience as an international lawyer and pilot, Timothy Grant Acker creates an unforgettable cast that brings us into a world filled with danger and corruption, love and redemption.

Pirates, Scoundrels, and Saints: PARAISO: Book One

Argentinos return for revenge. How far will he go to protect his former crew who only want to atone for their crimes?(53 words)Back coverSeven years after his daring attack on a small, luxury cruise ship filled with Argentina's ruthless elite, Juan acts more like a (mostly) respectable businessman than a retired pirate-until los Argentinos return for revenge. How far will he go to protect his former crew who only want to atone for their crimes?Ivan has been named CEO of Paraiso Resort and will soon marry the daughter of a prominent Dominican Republic family. Maria and Peter serve the poor of Columbia. David and his fiancée await the birth of their first child. Even Theodore and Samuel show signs of softening. But when two Argentinian thugs start flashing money and asking uncomfortable questions, they all know it's just a matter of time until someone talks.How far will Juan go to protect them? As far as he has to. In this riveting sequel to Pirates, Scoundrels, and Saints: Paraiso, author, and former smuggler Timothy Grant Acker takes us from the streets of Havana to luxury hotels favored by drug cartels as Juan teams up with a beautiful, but deadly, "specialist" who uses knife, pistol, and sex without remorse. "The characters and places in this book brought back memories of my adventures as a pilot and smuggler in the Caribbean. The author's descriptions are accurate, and his action-packed novel is true to life."-D.H., Convicted smugglerTimothy Grant Acker lived in Mexico for thirteen years as a lawyer and was touched by the sort of scoundrels and saints found in his book. He has explored the depths of life and experienced the power of forgiveness. Born in New York, Acker lives in Washington State and reluctantly practices law from time to time.

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Pirates, Scoundrels, and Saints PARAISO: Book One

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