Pinquickle's Folly - (Demonwars: The Buccaneers) by R A Salvatore

About the Book

"The first adventure in the Buccaneers trilogy begins in the free sea outside of the control of the usurping Xoconai empire, where the dwarven powrie pirates and merchants sail. But the golden-skinned Xoconai have begun to encroach upon these waters behind the rapacious attacks of the frigate Crocodile, helmed by Captain Aketz. But when forced to submit, these sailors choose to live, free to do as they please, without some fool or another pretending to hold power over them."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

The first adventure in the New York Times bestselling fantasy trilogy from the legendary million-selling author and creator of Drizzt Do'Urden.

In Pinquickle's Folly, New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore returns to his signature world of Corona, introducing a dynamic new part of the southern coast never written of before as a great starting place for readers in the DemonWars Saga: The Buccaneers.

The first adventure in the Buccaneers trilogy begins in the free sea outside of the control of the usurping Xoconai empire, where the dwarven powrie pirates and merchants sail. But the golden-skinned Xoconai have begun to encroach upon these waters behind the rapacious attacks of the frigate Crocodile, helmed by Captain Aketz. But when forced to submit, these sailors choose to live, free to do as they please, without some fool or another pretending to hold power over them.

Fantasy master R. A. Salvatore brings together a misfit band of Xoconai, powerie, and human sailors--once enemies, now fierce friends with a common enemy, and the spark of rebellion in this action-packed piratical adventure.

Review Quotes

"A classic pirate's tale enhanced with a sprinkling of fantasy. Readers looking for swashbuckling adventure will be well-pleased."-- "Publishers Weekly"

"This fast-paced saga is filled with swashbuckling, treasure hunting, sword fights, ship battles, and all the action and adventure that a pirate's tale can handle."-- "Los Angeles Book Review"

"Wild adventure, unique magic, stunning suspense, and unforgettable characters."--James Rollins, bestselling author of the Sigma Force series and The Starless Crown

"An enthralling epic adventure."--Terry Brooks

About the Author

As one of the fantasy genre's most successful authors, R. A. Salvatore enjoys an ever-expanding and tremendously loyal following. His books regularly appear on The New York Times bestseller lists and have sold more than 30 million copies. Salvatore's most recent original hardcover, The Two Swords, book three of The Hunter's Blades Trilogy debuted at #1 on The Wall Street Journal bestseller list and at #4 on The New York Times bestseller list. His books have been translated into numerous foreign languages, including German, Italian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Turkish, Croatian, Bulgarian, Yiddish, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Czech, and French.