Avra Helvaçi, a former field agent of the Arasti Ministry of Intelligence, has accidentally stolen the single most expensive secret in the world. With such a colossal secret in his possession, the only place to flee is the open sea.
To find a buyer with deep enough pockets, Avra turns to his on-again, off-again ex, pirate Captain Teveri az-Haffar. Despite their tumultuous past, they agree to collaborate, devising a plan to take the information to the isolated pirate republic of the Isles of Lost Souls, fence it, and profit
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However, the journey is fraught with peril. A cunning new Arasti ambassador to the Isles of Lost Souls is meticulously tracking Avra's every move. Brother Julian, a handsome and enigmatic new crew member, harbours secrets of his own and is bound by a frustrating vow of celibacy. Adding to their challenges, they are sailing directly into sea serpent breeding season, facing almost certain doom.
If Avra and the crew can navigate these treacherous waters, outsmart their pursuers, and successfully sell the secret on the black market, they will become as wealthy as kings. More importantly, they will achieve legendary status. But first, they must survive the journey and overcome the many obstacles in their path.
Packed with adventure and hijinks, the book features sea serpents, a pirate island, and a host of colourful side characters. Avra's quirky mouth noises and anti-capitalist sentiments add to the mayhem.
With its blend of romance, chaos, and humour, Running Close to the Wind is one of the funniest and most entertaining reads you'll find.
Thank you so much to the author - Alexandra Rowland as well as Olivia-Savannah at Tor Books and Pan Macmillan for running this book tour!
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