Thirteen Brother Pirates
Historical fiction on the cusp of the American Revolutionary War
As each brother narrates a chapter, their collective voices chart an epic voyage that begins in London—and will surprise you where it ends.
The Saga
Books
The Journey Begins
Pressed into service by the Royal Navy, a group of London teens is hurled across the Atlantic to hunt pirates—until the hunters become the hunted. Captivity, courage, and choices echo the struggle of an emerging nation.
Rise of the Privateers
Independence looms as politics, war, and legal privateering bind and break bonds across the Atlantic. New alliances, schemes on sugar markets, and risky voyages test every brother and sister.
Patriot’s Choice
1777: New York is under British control and the Royal Navy tightens its blockade. Mothers lead resistance in Charles Town, a wounded Mac heals with a Quaker family, and plots entwine from Virginia to France.
Meet John R. Mattox II
From typing stories on a TRS-80 in middle school to publishing acclaimed business books and an adventurous historical fiction series, John has spent a lifetime weaving words into meaning. With roots in psychology, decades in analytics, and a passion for storytelling, he brings both depth and imagination to his work. Discover the journey behind Thirteen Brother Pirates and beyond.
Get in Touch
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