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Long before Captain Jack Sparrow raised hell with the Pirates of the Caribbean, Tom Bristol sailed to hell and back Under the Black Ensign. He's served under the threat of the cruel captain's lash. He's been accused of murder. And he's been left to die on a deserted island. But his luck is about to change. Together with a fiery woman and a crafty crew, he raises a pirate flag of his own, setting out to make love and war on the open seas. Experience the crack of a whip, the clash of swords, and the roar of the ocean as the audio version of Under the Black Ensign delivers high adventure on the high seas.
The ever-present soundtrack is never distracting and ... lends a richness to the imagined picture. — AudioFile
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"An older short story that still remains an enjoyable read. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick read, especially if you want to change it up a bit from what you normally read."
— Louis (4 out of 5 stars)
Under the Black Ensign Listener Reviews
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" If you enjoy the old Douglas Fairbanks movies and the swashbuckling films, this is for you. Masterfully told by the 20th century's greatest story-teller: L. Ron Hubbard. "
— Anthony, 10/7/2013 -
" Clearly a "pulp" masterpiece - a true formula book. "
— Judy, 10/20/2012 -
" Classic pulp fiction pirate book. Quick read. "
— Tim, 7/22/2011 -
" A good example of the pulp fiction adventure story. "
— Scott, 12/8/2010 -
" Typical pulp fiction--short, full of action, but no character development. The bones of a good story are there but is like the author was in such a hurry to get it published he couldn't take time to add some "flesh" to the bones. "
— Joni, 8/1/2010 -
" A short and nicely done 1930's pulp pirate adventure. Depp need not apply. "
— Craig, 3/20/2010 -
" A delightful pulp fiction story by the most prolific American write in the 20th century. "
— Brian, 2/11/2010 -
" Excellent summer read. Reminds me of the adventure books I used to read when I was 12! "
— Thuy, 3/1/2009
About L. Ron Hubbard
L. Ron Hubbard (1911–1986), with nineteen New York Times bestsellers and more than 230 million copies of his works in circulation, was among the most acclaimed and widely read authors of the twentieth century. As a leading light of American pulp fiction through the 1930s and 1940s, he was further among the most influential authors of the modern age. Indeed, from Ray Bradbury to Stephen King, there is scarcely a master of imaginative tales who has not paid tribute to him.
About Michael Yurchak
R. F. Daley is an actor, voice-over artist, and audiobook narrator. His television credits include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bones, Dexter, The Office, Arrested Development, Boston Public, and Spin City, among many others. He has narrated numerous audiobooks by L. Ron Hubbard and was the voice of the military adviser in the video game Civilization V.