The Red Raven

The Red Raven #1

by Michael L. Clark

A Pirate Captain Like No Other

Raven is a young woman determined to free those forced into slavery and disrupt the trading of slaves of all countries involved. Travel with her on her ship with crimson-colored sails as she strikes terror into the minds of merchant sea captains throughout the seas. Follow the Red Raven as she travels the seas from England, the Gulf of Guinea, Madagascar, South America, the Caribbean, and the Carolina Coast, freeing enslaved people along the way. Adventure awaits in every seaport. Some men love her; others hate her, and all fear her.

310 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2023

About the author

Michael L. Clark is an award-winning historical fiction author whose stories transport readers
across time, from the rugged American frontier to the golden age of sail. Known for crafting
family-friendly adventures rich in history, mystery, and unforgettable characters,
Michael is the author of The Shimmering Trilogy, the acclaimed Red Raven pirate series, and the
Western novel Ambush at Horse Creek, which earned First Runner-Up in the Western category at
the 2024 San Francisco Book Festival.
A resident of Pensacola, Florida, Michael is actively involved in the writing community. He
serves as Director of Education and Events for Emerald Coast Writers Inc., where he helps
develop educational programs, workshops, and special events for aspiring and established
authors. He is also the Chairman of the 2027 Books by the Bay, a celebration of literature that
brings together readers, writers, and industry professionals from across the region.
When he is not writing, Michael can often be found meeting readers at book festivals, speaking
at libraries and community events, or researching the historical details that bring authenticity to
his novels. Through stories of courage, faith, adventure, and perseverance, he strives to inspire
readers to discover that the greatest journeys are often the ones that change us forever.
"Keep the wind in your sails, and the enemy at your back."

Reviews

[Juliana]

I met the author at a Christmas market and I bought this book from him to support! I didn’t think I would LOVE it like I do, the whole time reading I definitely felt as if I was physically there, the details in this book was amazing. Can’t wait for the rest of the series to come out!

[Seth Madaris]

This fast paced historical fiction will put you right on the deck of a pirate ship, complete with gripping action, historical and nautical realness and an anti-hero with a true heart for people. I loved how the author used true terminology and historically accurate language and details and that made this read steeped in not only the excitement of the story but learning new things about ships, sailing, navigating, privateering and more. The FMC is a formidable character and her drive for justice is really at the heart of this book. I am really appreciative of how the author took such a dark and volatile time in history with the slave trade and showed how people fought back and empowered others to fight back as well. In addition to all of this, the actual storyline is so compelling, I finished it in two sittings. I couldn't wait to see what pirating Raven and her crew of Kings were going to do next. Excited to dive into book two and continue this incredible historically accurate fictional tale!

[William Amos]

I enjoyed this looking forward to reading the rest of them.