The Serpent's Tooth

This third novel in the John Paul Jones Saga picks up in 1768 as the 21 year old First Mate turns away from the African slave trade and from its steady pathway to financial security. As a result of several surprising (but historically certain) twists of fate, Jones climbs to the captaincy of several merchant ships and launches himself toward prominence in British maritime trade. But, these are turbulent times. The American colonies are careening toward independence, reacting to grievances a...