THE ISLE OF GOLDThe Daughters Jones Trilogy, Book 1
Black Spot Books | October 9, 2018 The year is 1716—the Golden Age of Pirates.
An orphan who sleeps in the dusty kitchens of a quayside brothel, Merrin Smith is desperate to unravel the secrets of her past and find the truth about the events that brought her to Isla Perla as a child. Disguised as a sailor, she joins the crew of the pirate ship Riptide, helmed by the notorious Captain Erik Winters. Tenacious and rumored to be a madman, Winters is known as much for his ruthlessness as for his connection to the enigmatic and beautiful proprietress of The Goodnight Mermaid, Evangeline Dahl, who vanished from the island two summers before. At sunset the Riptide sails for the mythical island of Bracile, a place hidden between air and sea and that exists only for a moment every two years—and which has never returned any man who has sailed for its shores. A story where history meets fantasy, The Isle of Gold is an epic, emotional adventure of two women—one desperate to save herself, and the other determined to be rescued—and the secret which binds them together. |
PRAISE FOR The Isle of Gold
Finalist (Historical Fiction), 2020 INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARDS
Finalist (Fantasy), 2020 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS
Long List, 2020 DANTE ROSETTI BOOK AWARDS FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Finalist, 2020 CHAUCER BOOK AWARDS FOR PRE-1750s HISTORICAL FICTION (Winners TBA)
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER, TEEN PIRATE ACTION #1 AMAZON BESTSELLER, TEEN PIRATE ADVENTURE
#3 AMAZON BESTSELLER, HISTORICAL FANTASY
BARNES & NOBLE BESTSELLER
“Part fairytale, part fantasy, part romance, Jane’s debut is full of colorful characters [and] a plot that will thrill the heart of any lover of magic, legends, and epic adventure.” - Booklist
"Jane weaves a tale of myth and magic...This tempting novel will entrance." - Publishers Weekly
"Combining sea lore, a classic adventure quest, and a strong female protagonist who won’t settle for anything less than the full truth, Seven Jane has created a captivating story that will enchant and transport readers effortlessly." - BookTrib
"A delightful, well researched, and evocative historical fantasy that succeeds in bringing a fascinating era to life.” - Midwest Book Review
"Filled with more pirates and fantasy than you can shake a stick at... This book is a delightful romp and an easy read filled with the things that will keep the reader engrossed to the very end." - eGuide Magazine
""Wow. [THE ISLE OF GOLD] was outstanding. I could not stop listening. Kudos for excellent development...truly a great tale, and presented beautifully." ~2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Judges
"THE ISLE OF GOLD provides an enjoyable audiobook experience. The narrator has a pleasing voice with an accent that pairs beautifully with the genre." ~2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Judges
Finalist (Fantasy), 2020 NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARDS
Long List, 2020 DANTE ROSETTI BOOK AWARDS FOR YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Finalist, 2020 CHAUCER BOOK AWARDS FOR PRE-1750s HISTORICAL FICTION (Winners TBA)
#1 AMAZON BESTSELLER, TEEN PIRATE ACTION #1 AMAZON BESTSELLER, TEEN PIRATE ADVENTURE
#3 AMAZON BESTSELLER, HISTORICAL FANTASY
BARNES & NOBLE BESTSELLER
“Part fairytale, part fantasy, part romance, Jane’s debut is full of colorful characters [and] a plot that will thrill the heart of any lover of magic, legends, and epic adventure.” - Booklist
"Jane weaves a tale of myth and magic...This tempting novel will entrance." - Publishers Weekly
"Combining sea lore, a classic adventure quest, and a strong female protagonist who won’t settle for anything less than the full truth, Seven Jane has created a captivating story that will enchant and transport readers effortlessly." - BookTrib
"A delightful, well researched, and evocative historical fantasy that succeeds in bringing a fascinating era to life.” - Midwest Book Review
"Filled with more pirates and fantasy than you can shake a stick at... This book is a delightful romp and an easy read filled with the things that will keep the reader engrossed to the very end." - eGuide Magazine
""Wow. [THE ISLE OF GOLD] was outstanding. I could not stop listening. Kudos for excellent development...truly a great tale, and presented beautifully." ~2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Judges
"THE ISLE OF GOLD provides an enjoyable audiobook experience. The narrator has a pleasing voice with an accent that pairs beautifully with the genre." ~2021 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Judges