In "Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship Pirate" by Thornton Jenkins Hains, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure at sea. The story follows Mr. Trunnell, a seasoned sailor and reliable mate on the ship Pirate. Hains does an excellent job of bringing the maritime world to life with vivid descriptions of life aboard the ship and the dangers of being at sea.

The character of Mr. Trunnell is well-developed and his strong sense of duty and loyalty to his crewmates shines through. The author expertly weaves together elements of action, drama, and suspense to create a captivating narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

One of the highlights of the book is the detailed portrayal of life on a 19th-century ship, from the daily routines of the crew to the intricacies of navigating the treacherous waters. Hains' descriptive writing style paints a vivid picture of the sights, sounds, and smells of life at sea.

Overall, "Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship Pirate" is a riveting tale that will appeal to fans of maritime fiction and adventure stories. Thornton Jenkins Hains has crafted an engaging and immersive story that will transport readers to the high seas and leave them eagerly turning the pages to find out what happens next.

Book Description:

This is the tale of a perilous voyage aboard a clipper ship told by the second mate. He looks up to Trunnell, the first mate, who somehow manages to hold things together between a murdering former captain, a captain who may not actually be a captain, and a crew inclined to mutiny. This all leads to a surprising and satisfying ending.

The author, Hains, wrote frequently of the sea. He is the author who (under a pen name) had a story on the newsstands about a liner hitting an iceberg and sinking, while Titanic was doing precisely that!