Alias Hook, Lisa Jensen
Alias Hook, Lisa Jensen
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Alias Hook

Author: Lisa Jensen

Narrator: Ralph Lister

Unabridged: 13 hr 44 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/08/2014

Synopsis

"Every child knows how the story ends. The wicked pirate captain is flung overboard, caught in the jaws of the monster crocodile who drags him down to a watery grave. But it was not yet my time to die. It's my fate to be trapped here forever, in a nightmare of childhood fancy, with that infernal, eternal boy."Meet Captain James Benjamin Hookbridge, a witty, educated Restoration-era privateer cursed to play villain to a pack of malicious little boys in a pointless war that never ends. But everything changes when Stella Parrish, a forbidden grown woman, dreams her way to the Neverland in defiance of Pan's rules. From the glamour of the Fairy Revels to the secret ceremonies of the First Tribes to the mysterious underwater temple beneath the Mermaid Lagoon, the magical forces of the Neverland open up for Stella as they never have for Hook. And in the pirate captain himself, she begins to see someone far more complex than the storybook villain.With Stella's knowledge of folk and fairy tales, she might be Hook's last chance for redemption and release if they can break his curse before Pan and his warrior boys hunt her down and drag Hook back to their never-ending game.Alias Hook is a beautifully and romantically written adult fairy tale perfect for fans of Gregory Maguire and Paula Brackston.

About Lisa Jensen

Lisa Jensen is a veteran film critic and newspaper columnist from Santa Cruz, California. Her reviews and articles have appeared in the Los Angeles Times, Cinefantastique, Take One, and Paradox magazine. She has reviewed films for numerous television and radio stations. For thirteen years, she also reviewed books for the San Francisco Chronicle, where her specialty was historical fiction and women’s fiction.

About Ralph Lister

Ralph Lister is an actor, voice actor, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He spent fifteen years in London theater before moving to the United States to focus on film and television. He has held numerous roles in Shakespeare and modern dramas, as well as starring roles in independent films. His voice and character work can be heard in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearland 13 Going On 30. He lives in Los Angeles.

Reviews

Goodreads review by aimee (aimeecanread) on August 06, 2016

Have you ever wondered what the fuck happened to Captain Hook after the crocodile ate him? You'll find out when you read Alias Hook. But let me tease you a bit--Hook doesn't die... We all know Hook as that little fucker who likes to ruin all the fun. But if there's one thing that'll change after you......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on June 10, 2017

Okay, I wrote this book, so my opinion is not to be trusted! But I humbly defer to the other kind reviewers on my book page!......more

Goodreads review by Anne on June 17, 2014

Also reviewed for Addicted2Heroines So what if Peter Pan wasn't really as cute as the stories made him out to be? What if he had traded his real life for eternal youth, and now he was just a brat who wouldn't grow up? Well, a powerful brat who rules the land of children's dreams. Neverland. Have you ever......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on January 04, 2016

This was such an exciting, interesting book! I wasn't really sure what to expect with this book and I really liked it. Instead of being a full blown retelling, Hook exists alongside the original story of Peter Pan. Hook is more of the "real" story where Peter isn't a protagonist nor is he a hero. I......more

Goodreads review by Allison on September 09, 2017

4.5 Stars. I didn't love this quite as much as some of my other 5 star books, but it was so much better than many that I’ve rated 4 stars. Days after finishing, I'm still looking back and thinking, wow that was good, so I'm going to round up to 5 stars. Alias Hook was a fantastic re-imagining of Pet......more

Quotes

“A really beautifully written novel about Captain Hook. It tells that story from his perspective. He’s stuck in this childhood world where Peter Pan rules everything until an adult woman finally falls into Neverland. It’s an unusual premise. I love it.” Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author of Three Weeks with Lady X

“A rich and darkly humorous tale of a man trapped in a child’s nightmare. A delicious and thought-provoking read.” Laurie King, New York Times bestselling author

“A marvelous book. A plot to keep you guessing, and a character to fall in love with. Written with verve and warmth, Alias Hook will challenge what you thought you knew about Neverland and have you cheering for an unlikely but irresistible hero.” Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling author

“Jensen’s wonderful imagination and devotion to history and myth allow the reader to fly with her through this outstanding adventure—no fairy dust required.” Publishers Weekly

“Scintillating description and deep characterization make Jensen’s Neverland a psychologically intriguing place to visit.” Library Journal

“Filled with magical creatures and breathtaking adventure, Jensen’s imaginative yarn is bound to enchant readers of all ages.” Booklist

“Both a cracking adventure and a chance to witness that annoying little prig Peter Pan get a good kicking! Highly recommended.” C. C. Humphreys, author of Vlad: The Last Confession

“Captain Hook is as proud and lonely as Lucifer—though, being a pirate, he’s loads more fun—while the impious Peter Pan is as cruel as an unleashed child can be. Alias Hook is pure joy.” Broos Campbell, author of Peter Wicked

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