The Time Pirate, Ted Bell
The Time Pirate, Ted Bell
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The Time Pirate
A Nick McIver Time Adventure

Author: Ted Bell

Narrator: John Shea

Unabridged: 12 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/13/2010


Synopsis

A thrilling sequel to the Ted Bell's New York Times bestseller Nick of Time, in which the young time traveler Nick McIver must prove his courage once more, on two fronts: in World War Two–era England, where Nazis have invaded his homeland, and in America during the Revolution, where Nick stands shoulder to shoulder with General George Washington

It's 1940 and the Nazis are invading Nick's beloved home, the British Channel Islands. So Nick takes to the skies: He has discovered an old World War One fighter plane in an abandoned barn. Determined to learn to fly, he is soon risking life and limb to photograph armed German minelayers and patrol boats, and executing incredibly perilous bombing raids over Nazi airfields by night.

Meanwhile, the evil pirate, Captain Billy Blood, still desperate to acquire Nick's time machine, returns to Greybeard Island. He kidnaps Nick's sister, Kate, and transports her back to Port Royal, Jamaica, in the year 1781, leaving Nick a message that if he wants to see her alive again, he must come to Jamaica and make an even swap: Kate's life in exchange for Nick's wondrous time machine—that's Blood's bargain.

Having traveled back in time, Nick discovers a plot that might change the outcome of the American Revolution. Disguised as an eighteenth-century cabin boy, he travels to the Caribbean and confronts his old enemy, who has assembled the world's largest pirate armada.

From the battlefields of the New World to the brutal German occupation of English soil in World War Two, The Time Pirate has Nick McIver fighting once again to defend his country, the outcome of two wars resting on his young shoulders.

About Ted Bell

Ted Bell is the New York Times bestselling author of Nick of Time and The Time Pirate, as well as the bestselling Alexander Hawke series. For many years he was a leading talent in advertising, and won numerous Clios and Cannes Gold Lions and the Cannes Grand Prix. He began his advertising career as a copy-writer at Doyle Dane Bernbach in the 1970s. In 1991, he joined Young & Rubicam, one of the world's largest advertising agencies, as Vice-Chairman of the board and World-Wide Creative Director. Bell retired from advertising in 2001 to write full-time. He lives in Florida and Colorado.

About John Shea

John Shea is an Emmy-winning American actor and director known for his roles Lex Luthor in the television series Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and as Adam Kane in the series Mutant X. An Audie award nominee, Shea has narrated a number of audiobooks including six Ted Bell titles: Time Pirate, Nick of Time, Assassin, Hawke, Spy, and Pirate. He has also appeared in Gossip Girl, Eleventh Hour, Law & Order, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. His film credits include Julius Caesar, Achchamundu! Achchamundu! and The Insurgents.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kerry

Spoilers within: I enjoyed The Time Pirate alot. It's fun to experience Nick McIver growing in confidence as the story builds. He is no longer unsure of being the hero - like he was in Nick of Time. I liked the whole plot development around the Nazis invasion of the Islands - and the introduction of......more

Goodreads review by Amalie

I did. It know this was the second book in a series when I started. This would have helped me understand the opening chapter/prologue much better. Just the knowledge that he had a time machine and had encountered pirates before would have made a huge difference. That being said, it was a good book T......more

Goodreads review by Jeannie

Rollercoaster Ride Through Time Time Pirate, Ted Bell’s new Young Adult novel and sequel to Nick of Time, comes back full steam ahead with a rip-roaring action packed adventure story for boys and men of all ages! 464 pages of non-stop thrills and chills that will have you on the edge of your seat fro......more


Quotes

“John Shea is quite wonderful narrating the further exploits of time-traveling teen Nick McIver...Shea seems to be enjoying himself as much as listeners will.” —AudioFile

“Our family enjoys listening to a good audio book and we all enjoyed The Time Pirate… the story is entertaining for children and adults.” —Simcoe All Things Entertainment