What They’re Saying About An Accidental Pirate…

Brooks Almy‘s An Accidental Pirate held me captive from its first page to its last. It’s the kind of story I always sought as a young reader but could never seem to find, one where the main damsel is never in distress but doles out plenty to those who get in her way, and where the pirates (if the book absolutely must have pirates) conclude each long day of swashbuckling with an elegant shipboard dinner party. It's a sweet, fast, funny, romantic adventure that will leave a lot of readers as eager as I am to see what Brooks Almy does next.
- Joe Keenan, Emmy award winning screenwriter, television producer and novelist

“Brooks’ compelling storytelling, descriptive settings, historical detailing all woven within a true adventurous love story, had me on the edge of my seat impatient for the next chapter. I finished and wanted more!”
– Lynne Wintersteller, award winning actress/singer

“5 out of 5 stars…An Accidental Pirate by Brooks Almy is an exciting story about a beautiful woman who assumes the identity of a man to free the man she loves, who is held captive in a Spanish cell.

It was so fascinating reading a book that just had me smiling from the first page to the last. I could barely hold my excitement; I felt like Fanny when she was around Will. I loved every character — Fanny, Nate, Sarah, Joshua, Q, Thorne, etc. Just like Frank, the novel changed my preconceptions of pirates. It was delightful to read the thoughts going through Fanny and Will's minds simultaneously, showing how well they were connected. The constant banters from the crew members made the book more entertaining. I'd recommend it to lovers of adventures and a beautiful love story.

The most important message from the author is love and humanity. As seen in the Campell household and on the ship, there is no room for animosity. Everyone will love to experience the kindness and love spread in the book, irrespective of race or culture.

Everything about the book was so fascinating. After the adventure on the ship with the crew, I would have thought of titling the book The Bloody Rose — after the notorious black pirate ship. However, I still liked the title, An Accidental Pirate; it reflected the background of both Thorn and Fanny's stories. I'd love to read more books from the author. However, I'd rate this one five out of five stars because it was professionally edited, and there was nothing to dislike.”
- Online bookclub.org, Bibliophile reviewer
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“This Young Adult novel is a swashbuckling tale complete with well-developed main characters including a heroine you won't forget and will surely admire.”
– Ros Orgel, enthusiastic reader

“I want to BE Fanny Campbell when I grow up! She is smart, clever, sassy, loyal, adventurous… and when she is focused on a goal she doesn’t take ‘No’ for an answer! I also loved learning about pre-colonial America and of all the peoples and lands in her adventures. Couldn’t put it down! Can’t wait for Book Two.”
– Alyson Reed, Tony nominated actress known for playing the drama teacher, Ms. Darbus, in Disney’s High School Musical franchise and Cassie in Sir Richard Attenborough’s film of A Chorus Line

“It is a rare and joyous discovery to come across a book that grabs you from page one and propels you on an adventure that, by page's end, leaves you eager for more. 'Fanny' pulses with life and has at its' center an indomitable character brimming with heart and spirit that, in spite of unimaginable challenges, always points true north and possesses a 'never say die' determination. Impossible to put down.”
- Paul Schoeffler, Broadway actor, singer, teacher, writer and parent of teenagers

“This is great storytelling, and it wraps around you like a blanket as if you’re sitting in front of a roaring fireplace, hanging on every word. I grew up on action packed tales of pirates and swashbuckling stories and “An Accidental Pirate” takes me back to my childhood in the best possible way. The character of Fanny is everything a roguish fantastical character needs to be – smart, clever, sassy and takes no guff…and she’s a kick ass woman to boot! A true page turner because I wanted to see what happened next! Brooks Almy infuses the characters with a deep-rooted truth that makes you feel their presence and wait for what might happen next. The world of the novel is richly visual, deftly multi-layered and the dialogue lands on your ears like a well-composed aria. Put me on the list for what I hope will be many sequels.”
- James Bontempo, Broadway/Film and TV actor, Acting Teacher and Coach, award-winning playwright, and rabid fan

“A delicious adventure. I couldn't be more in love with the wild and fiery Fanny Campbell. The spirit of a young woman dead set on a daring rescue without any realistic way of accomplishing her aim. Set on the seas of pre-revolutionary war, her journey is not only an epic adventure, it's a glimpse into what's possible when we truly believe.”
- Sidse Powell, author and screenwriter