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"Totally original... I wish I'd had this idea!" ANTHONY HOROWITZIt's time to take a side... A bloody war ravages the oceans. Already, many on both sides have given their lives. Many more will do so before the final ceasefire. Grace Tempest proves her healing powers, working alongside Mosh Zu and Darcy at Sanctuary. She discovers an ancient book, foretelling a shattering prophesy. One twin must die...Oblivious, her brother Connor takes his place at the heart of the Alliance mission to reclaim The Diablo. He is reunited with a former - forever changed - comrade. As the decisive battle looms, each side races to recruit new allies and one twin embarks on a perilous journey to enlist warriors, who long ago relinquished their swords, to join the ultimate fight.
About the author
Justin Somper is best known as the author of the VAMPIRATES books, which have been published in 35 countries, and in 2023 celebrate 18 years since first publication in the UK.
The books were relaunched by UCLan in 2020 and 2021, with six bonus stories penned by Justin. Writing these stories, and meeting a new generation of readers, plunged him back into the world of VAMPIRATES and gave rise to the idea for PIRATE ACADEMY.
Ultimate Book Guide describes VAMPIRATES as “the perfect adventure stories, rollicking, romantic and utterly page-turningly breathtaking.”
Cressida Cowell calls VAMPIRATES “a swaggering tale of excitement and adventure that thrills from the first sentence.”
Justin is currently based in Perth, Western Australia, where he is writing the PIRATE ACADEMY adventures - in between dips in the Indian Ocean, visits to lighthouses and long-overdue sailing lessons.
