The Blackbirder

James L. Nelson

first published 2001 Harper Paperbacks, 2002 paperback 352 pages

The brethren of the coast ;

In a blind rage, King James, ex-slave and now Marlowe's comrade in arms, slaughters the crew of a slave ship and makes himself the most wanted man in Virginia. The governor gives Marlowe a choice: Hunt James down and bring him back to hang or lose everything Marlowe has built for himself and his wife, Elizabeth.Marlowe sets out in pursuit of the ex-slave turned pirate, struggling to maintain control over his crew --...

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The Blackbirder ebook · 2007 · HarperCollins · 9780061364211
The Blackbirder paperback · 2002 · Harper Paperbacks · 352 pages · 9780060007799
The blackbirder edition · 2001 · William Morrow · 336 pages

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