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The Privateer Clause
Step onto the promenade deck of the Sea Empress for a cruise of a lifetime and become part of the world's greatest series of murder mysteries and thrillers in the Caribbean. Marsha and Danny Jones retired from law enforcement and thought it would be just the thing to break the boredom of retirement to be security consultants to protect the Seven Seas Company's finest ship from trouble. Terrorists, killers and sinister crewmen all plan,
plot and purvey their own special brands of crime & death and the only roadblock in their chosen course is the special resilience of this pair of sea cops.
Like all cruise ships, the Sea Empress sails year round, providing thrilling new mysteries and suspense for both passengers and crew alike. Your voyage here will last more than one cruise. Pour your favorite drink, suspend your disbelief, prop up your feet and enjoy.
The question remains: will Marsha and Danny be able to save the ship from harm?
Boarding now and be sure to bring your life jacket to muster stations as the Sea Empress leaves for the Caribbean in this first in the series of great sea adventures.
plot and purvey their own special brands of crime & death and the only roadblock in their chosen course is the special resilience of this pair of sea cops.
Like all cruise ships, the Sea Empress sails year round, providing thrilling new mysteries and suspense for both passengers and crew alike. Your voyage here will last more than one cruise. Pour your favorite drink, suspend your disbelief, prop up your feet and enjoy.
The question remains: will Marsha and Danny be able to save the ship from harm?
Boarding now and be sure to bring your life jacket to muster stations as the Sea Empress leaves for the Caribbean in this first in the series of great sea adventures.
236 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 14, 2010
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About the author
Ken Rossignol
67 books70 followersWriting in true crime, maritime history and cruise thrillers occupies most of Ken Rossignol's time.
As a maritime history speaker, Rossignol enjoys meeting audiences around the world and discussing the original news stories of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and other maritime history topics.
In recent years Rossignol has appeared on dozens of ships in the Pacific, Atlantic, Mediterranean and Caribbean discussing the stories of the heroes of the Titanic, the explorations of the new world voyagers, the Bermuda Triangle and the history of piracy.
Rossignol appears at the Titanic Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri for book signings and to talk with visitors about the RMS Titanic.
He has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC 20/20; ABC World News Tonight and in a 2012 production of Discovery Channel Investigation Motives & Murders Series, A Body in the Bay.
News coverage of Rossignol’s landmark civil rights case, represented by Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz re: United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Rossignol v Voorhaar, 2003, included articles in most major news outlets, as well as a column by syndicated columnists James J. Kilpatrick.
The story of the St. Mary's Today newspaper is now available in ebook and paperback: The Story of THE RAG! The book includes nearly 200 editorial cartoons that appeared over the years.
A strong highway safety advocate, Rossignol also publishes the DWIHitParade.com which focuses on impaired driving and the monthly publication, The Chesapeake.
News coverage of Rossignol’s DWIHitParade won an Emmy in 2012 for WJLA reporter Jay Korff and coverage of the St. Mary’s Today newspaper by WUSA reporter Bruce Leshan was awarded an Emmy in 2000.
As a maritime history speaker, Rossignol enjoys meeting audiences around the world and discussing the original news stories of the sinking of the RMS Titanic and other maritime history topics.
In recent years Rossignol has appeared on dozens of ships in the Pacific, Atlantic, Mediterranean and Caribbean discussing the stories of the heroes of the Titanic, the explorations of the new world voyagers, the Bermuda Triangle and the history of piracy.
Rossignol appears at the Titanic Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri for book signings and to talk with visitors about the RMS Titanic.
He has appeared on Good Morning America, ABC 20/20; ABC World News Tonight and in a 2012 production of Discovery Channel Investigation Motives & Murders Series, A Body in the Bay.
News coverage of Rossignol’s landmark civil rights case, represented by Levine Sullivan Koch & Schulz re: United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Rossignol v Voorhaar, 2003, included articles in most major news outlets, as well as a column by syndicated columnists James J. Kilpatrick.
The story of the St. Mary's Today newspaper is now available in ebook and paperback: The Story of THE RAG! The book includes nearly 200 editorial cartoons that appeared over the years.
A strong highway safety advocate, Rossignol also publishes the DWIHitParade.com which focuses on impaired driving and the monthly publication, The Chesapeake.
News coverage of Rossignol’s DWIHitParade won an Emmy in 2012 for WJLA reporter Jay Korff and coverage of the St. Mary’s Today newspaper by WUSA reporter Bruce Leshan was awarded an Emmy in 2000.
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June 25, 2012I give this zero stars. I liked the concept, but I had to stop reading because the writing was so poor. It seemed to be written by a 12-year-old with no editing whatsoever. Verb tenses didn't match and it was full of misspellings and typos. It jumped all around and was basically a hot mess. The description of life on a cruise ship wasn't even that accurate, to which I can attest as a cruise veteran. I really wanted to follow the story, but I just couldn't take any more.
April 30, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book. It starts and stops just like the port visits on a cruise ship. You just never know what excitement awaits you next. The idea of providing security for a large cruise ship with the range of passengers is not something most of us think about. Now, you will happily enjoy learning the about steps as you follow Marsha and Daniel dealing with security issues. I have laughed, learned, and am ready for the rest of this series. So if you are ready for a different kind of read that will stick with you, pick up The Privateer Clause.
July 26, 2020
Great Book. I would highly recommend this to everyone. Ken is such a great Author.
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July 27, 2020A fun fast paced book. The title is an interesting application of an old maritime law.
Which the characters use to the fullest. Whole series is a very fun read.
Which the characters use to the fullest. Whole series is a very fun read.
October 27, 2011
I received this book as part of a first-reads giveaway.
I found The Privateer Clause to be a highly entertaining roller-coaster ride of a novel filled with a great deal of action. This action takes place on a cruise ship and in several Caribbean ports of call. The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to the Sea Empress, a luxury cruise ship being enlarged and refurbished, the Seven Seas Company that owns her, and a whole host of interesting characters. We are also introduced to Black and Perkins security company which has been hired to protect the Sea Empress and her sister ships.
Danny Jones, a retired homicide detective, and his wife Marsha, a retired secret service agent are aboard the Sea Empress for her first voyage after being renovated. They are expecting a relaxing vacation but what they get is something else entirely. They are soon recruited by Black and Perkins to help protect the Sea Empress and her passengers from many pressing threats. One of the emloyees of the Sea Empress has ties to a Puerto Rican terrorist group and so begins the first of many dangerous incidents Danny and the security team must deal with.
Soon the threats to the safety of the ship and her passengers are happening one after another. One criticism I have for this book is that it is packed with so many separate terrorist threats, murder, piracy, and other incidents that they all seem to go by in a blur and blend together as one reads the book. Perhaps they would be more memorable if more time were spent describing some of them, including how they relate to eachother and who is behind them. Also it is not very realistic that so much would happen to one cruise line. If the reader is willing to overlook that part however, the novel is definitely an enjoyable, entertaining read.
Actually, the over-the-top-ness of it lends it an almost fun, humorous tone. Most of the regular passengers, for example, are described as loving the drama of all the explosions, murders, and mayhem. They all snap pictures with their cell phones, gossip, and eagerly line up to book additional cruises. The ships even add shows and entertainment featuring pirates and murder mysteries to cash in on the appeal of it. All this gives the novel a light-hearted feel to it despite all the violence involved. Just right for a novel about cruising the high seas.
I found The Privateer Clause to be a highly entertaining roller-coaster ride of a novel filled with a great deal of action. This action takes place on a cruise ship and in several Caribbean ports of call. The beginning of the novel introduces the reader to the Sea Empress, a luxury cruise ship being enlarged and refurbished, the Seven Seas Company that owns her, and a whole host of interesting characters. We are also introduced to Black and Perkins security company which has been hired to protect the Sea Empress and her sister ships.
Danny Jones, a retired homicide detective, and his wife Marsha, a retired secret service agent are aboard the Sea Empress for her first voyage after being renovated. They are expecting a relaxing vacation but what they get is something else entirely. They are soon recruited by Black and Perkins to help protect the Sea Empress and her passengers from many pressing threats. One of the emloyees of the Sea Empress has ties to a Puerto Rican terrorist group and so begins the first of many dangerous incidents Danny and the security team must deal with.
Soon the threats to the safety of the ship and her passengers are happening one after another. One criticism I have for this book is that it is packed with so many separate terrorist threats, murder, piracy, and other incidents that they all seem to go by in a blur and blend together as one reads the book. Perhaps they would be more memorable if more time were spent describing some of them, including how they relate to eachother and who is behind them. Also it is not very realistic that so much would happen to one cruise line. If the reader is willing to overlook that part however, the novel is definitely an enjoyable, entertaining read.
Actually, the over-the-top-ness of it lends it an almost fun, humorous tone. Most of the regular passengers, for example, are described as loving the drama of all the explosions, murders, and mayhem. They all snap pictures with their cell phones, gossip, and eagerly line up to book additional cruises. The ships even add shows and entertainment featuring pirates and murder mysteries to cash in on the appeal of it. All this gives the novel a light-hearted feel to it despite all the violence involved. Just right for a novel about cruising the high seas.
June 13, 2017
Norfolk Harbor, MD. The Sea Empress (cruise liner, Seven Seas Co.) was getting refurbished under by Virginia Shipyard LTD & under the watchful eye of Scotty O’Neil (chief engineer).
Black & Perkins Security (B & PS) saw to Scotty’s every need.
Scotty was at the top of his game in quality control.
VSL was starting to cut corners. Their big brass & Scotty were at odds.
The co. was fined $5 million.
Henry Boston (Seven Seas President) had allowed Scotty to hire 6 new engineers.
5 men & 1 women arrived eager to sink their teeth in this huge project.
Across the bend; the Newton Neck facility housed Oliver Ross (B & PS supervisor) elite group training center.
Aunt Lulu (60, AA) new what she was doing as the facilities cook.
Kevin Clinton (B & PS) had talked with Danny Jones (55, investigator, retired USMC Vietnam vet) about coming on board.
Danny was now meeting with Henry & Kevin.
There are 9 Seven Seas Co. crew ships, including the Sea Empress in the Caribbean that are in grave danger of being pirated if their demands of $25 million are not met.
What information did Tamara Blackwell tell Marsha Jones (wife, retired SS agent)?
Adolpho enjoyed his Sea Empress steward job.
It also came with lots of extra perq’s.
Who was Peter?
What was going on at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, FL?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written international thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great international thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Huggins Point Publishing LLC.; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
Black & Perkins Security (B & PS) saw to Scotty’s every need.
Scotty was at the top of his game in quality control.
VSL was starting to cut corners. Their big brass & Scotty were at odds.
The co. was fined $5 million.
Henry Boston (Seven Seas President) had allowed Scotty to hire 6 new engineers.
5 men & 1 women arrived eager to sink their teeth in this huge project.
Across the bend; the Newton Neck facility housed Oliver Ross (B & PS supervisor) elite group training center.
Aunt Lulu (60, AA) new what she was doing as the facilities cook.
Kevin Clinton (B & PS) had talked with Danny Jones (55, investigator, retired USMC Vietnam vet) about coming on board.
Danny was now meeting with Henry & Kevin.
There are 9 Seven Seas Co. crew ships, including the Sea Empress in the Caribbean that are in grave danger of being pirated if their demands of $25 million are not met.
What information did Tamara Blackwell tell Marsha Jones (wife, retired SS agent)?
Adolpho enjoyed his Sea Empress steward job.
It also came with lots of extra perq’s.
Who was Peter?
What was going on at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, FL?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written international thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great international thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free Huggins Point Publishing LLC.; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
June 8, 2016
An apt subtitle for this book might be A Tedious Journey.
The basic premise – a retired law-enforcement husband and wife team providing security on a cruise ship – was an interesting concept. Sadly, that concept was ruined by terrible execution and mechanics. Scads of wrong words, missed words, extra words, punctuation errors, stiff dialog, and sentences that stumbled or made no sense made reading (and translating what was written into coherent prose) a chore.
The main characters were given the wrong name (Joins instead of Jones) in the cover blurb. Jumps in the timeline left the reader disoriented until the jump was clarified (if ever!), as did placing the characters in one place then putting them in a different place two paragraphs later. Some things were described in too much detail repeatedly, others in too little or none at all.
The main characters didn’t appear until Chapter 5, all that goes before that is backstory – perhaps necessary, but not engaging to the reader, who constantly wondered when the real story was going to start. And did the reader really need three paragraphs on how a cook makes her oyster stew? If he or she does, they should be reading a cookbook, not a mystery.
Too many pages were backstory for minor players, and too many were asides regarding the cruise ship industry and the positive impact events were having on the cruise line in the book. There was also a ton of ‘insider’ information on the cruise industry – much of it unnecessary except perhaps to show how much the author knew about the ‘behind the scenes’ way things work. And thank you, Mr. Rossingol, for insulting everyone’s intelligence by telling us in detail the story of how our national anthem came to be written.
There was no tension, no drama. Every time the main characters got into a jam, they got out of it a split-second later.
The only thing good about this book is it was free.
So, the next time Danny and Martha sail, I won’t be going with them. I’ve already waved them good-bye at the pier and gone home to spend my time on something better.
The basic premise – a retired law-enforcement husband and wife team providing security on a cruise ship – was an interesting concept. Sadly, that concept was ruined by terrible execution and mechanics. Scads of wrong words, missed words, extra words, punctuation errors, stiff dialog, and sentences that stumbled or made no sense made reading (and translating what was written into coherent prose) a chore.
The main characters were given the wrong name (Joins instead of Jones) in the cover blurb. Jumps in the timeline left the reader disoriented until the jump was clarified (if ever!), as did placing the characters in one place then putting them in a different place two paragraphs later. Some things were described in too much detail repeatedly, others in too little or none at all.
The main characters didn’t appear until Chapter 5, all that goes before that is backstory – perhaps necessary, but not engaging to the reader, who constantly wondered when the real story was going to start. And did the reader really need three paragraphs on how a cook makes her oyster stew? If he or she does, they should be reading a cookbook, not a mystery.
Too many pages were backstory for minor players, and too many were asides regarding the cruise ship industry and the positive impact events were having on the cruise line in the book. There was also a ton of ‘insider’ information on the cruise industry – much of it unnecessary except perhaps to show how much the author knew about the ‘behind the scenes’ way things work. And thank you, Mr. Rossingol, for insulting everyone’s intelligence by telling us in detail the story of how our national anthem came to be written.
There was no tension, no drama. Every time the main characters got into a jam, they got out of it a split-second later.
The only thing good about this book is it was free.
So, the next time Danny and Martha sail, I won’t be going with them. I’ve already waved them good-bye at the pier and gone home to spend my time on something better.
October 21, 2011
"Cruising has never been so dangerous. Join Marsha and Danny Jones, both retired law officers, as they go on their first cruise and end up working for Black & Perkins providing security for the Seven Seas Company and their fleet of cruise ships.
One threat after another is faced all over the Caribbean as this husband and wife team take them all on and win more than they lose."
Yes,-Cruising has never been so dangerous- in the superb new thriller, The Privateer Clause, by Ken Rossignol, but in the hands of so very talented a writer as Mr. Rossignol, Cruising has never been so thrilling, so very intriqing and so very expertly used as a plot device.
Mr. Rossignol is a master at the art of character and dialogue - as The Privateer Clause is populated by a whole array of of characters, each personality so very well defined by their give and take with each other. The action truly pops from the pages, as Marsha and Danny Jones, the novel's main protagonists become involved in one twist after another. The book never slows down, and yet the pace is an ideal fit for the plot, a true credit to Mr. Rossignol, as the reader is able to gain a personal perspective on each character amid all the action, no small feat.
There is almost an Agatha Christie aspect to this fine thriller, in that the cast of characters are so diverse, each have their own "Baggage" (Pun..yes!!), from nefarious businessmen, various law enforcement agents, pirates and even a Rabbi and his wife, The Privateer Clause provides everything a reader hopes for in a thriller- plently of twists, distinct characters and most important, an overall story that takes the reader along on a cruise they will not soon forget!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITY VOOK CLUB MUST READ
RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
One threat after another is faced all over the Caribbean as this husband and wife team take them all on and win more than they lose."
Yes,-Cruising has never been so dangerous- in the superb new thriller, The Privateer Clause, by Ken Rossignol, but in the hands of so very talented a writer as Mr. Rossignol, Cruising has never been so thrilling, so very intriqing and so very expertly used as a plot device.
Mr. Rossignol is a master at the art of character and dialogue - as The Privateer Clause is populated by a whole array of of characters, each personality so very well defined by their give and take with each other. The action truly pops from the pages, as Marsha and Danny Jones, the novel's main protagonists become involved in one twist after another. The book never slows down, and yet the pace is an ideal fit for the plot, a true credit to Mr. Rossignol, as the reader is able to gain a personal perspective on each character amid all the action, no small feat.
There is almost an Agatha Christie aspect to this fine thriller, in that the cast of characters are so diverse, each have their own "Baggage" (Pun..yes!!), from nefarious businessmen, various law enforcement agents, pirates and even a Rabbi and his wife, The Privateer Clause provides everything a reader hopes for in a thriller- plently of twists, distinct characters and most important, an overall story that takes the reader along on a cruise they will not soon forget!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITY VOOK CLUB MUST READ
RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
October 21, 2011
"Cruising has never been so dangerous. Join Marsha and Danny Jones, both retired law officers, as they go on their first cruise and end up working for Black & Perkins providing security for the Seven Seas Company and their fleet of cruise ships.
One threat after another is faced all over the Caribbean as this husband and wife team take them all on and win more than they lose."
Yes,-Cruising has never been so dangerous- in the superb new thriller, The Privateer Clause, by Ken Rossignol, but in the hands of so very talented a writer as Mr. Rossignol, Cruising has never been so thrilling, so very intriqing and so very expertly used as a plot device.
Mr. Rossignol is a master at the art of character and dialogue - as The Privateer Clause is populated by a whole array of of characters, each personality so very well defined by their give and take with each other. The action truly pops from the pages, as Marsha and Danny Jones, the novel's main protagonists become involved in one twist after another. The book never slows down, and yet the pace is an ideal fit for the plot, a true credit to Mr. Rossignol, as the reader is able to gain a personal perspective on each character amid all the action, no small feat.
There is almost an Agatha Christie aspect to this fine thriller, in that the cast of characters are so diverse, each have their own "Baggage" (Pun..yes!!), from nefarious businessmen, various law enforcement agents, pirates and even a Rabbi and his wife, The Privateer Clause provides everything a reader hopes for in a thriller- plently of twists, distinct characters and most important, an overall story that takes the reader along on a cruise they will not soon forget!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITY VOOK CLUB MUST READ
RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
One threat after another is faced all over the Caribbean as this husband and wife team take them all on and win more than they lose."
Yes,-Cruising has never been so dangerous- in the superb new thriller, The Privateer Clause, by Ken Rossignol, but in the hands of so very talented a writer as Mr. Rossignol, Cruising has never been so thrilling, so very intriqing and so very expertly used as a plot device.
Mr. Rossignol is a master at the art of character and dialogue - as The Privateer Clause is populated by a whole array of of characters, each personality so very well defined by their give and take with each other. The action truly pops from the pages, as Marsha and Danny Jones, the novel's main protagonists become involved in one twist after another. The book never slows down, and yet the pace is an ideal fit for the plot, a true credit to Mr. Rossignol, as the reader is able to gain a personal perspective on each character amid all the action, no small feat.
There is almost an Agatha Christie aspect to this fine thriller, in that the cast of characters are so diverse, each have their own "Baggage" (Pun..yes!!), from nefarious businessmen, various law enforcement agents, pirates and even a Rabbi and his wife, The Privateer Clause provides everything a reader hopes for in a thriller- plently of twists, distinct characters and most important, an overall story that takes the reader along on a cruise they will not soon forget!
A JAMES MASON COMMUNITY VOOK CLUB MUST READ
RICK FRIEDMAN
FOUNDER
THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB
April 27, 2016
The Privateer Clause -- it's a rule of the seas that dates back to the late 1600s, and is now being put to use in modern times. (And is definitely an intriguing element to this maritime thriller.)
There's a lot going on in this book (a few murders perhaps, nothing out of place when you're in international waters, eh?), along with a few other things that I'll let Marsha Jones tell you about...
"What did I get? Pirates, bombs, more pirates, a nutcase Presidential brother, and even a submarine."
Yep, all that and more.
Now, a couple of things that I personally found distasteful is the "rough" language and mature topics that came up a few times throughout the book. This is why I have to deduct stars off my rating, for my own convictions and literary appetite.
Rossignol is obviously a newspaper man, as I found that he likes to discover and share the backstory of every fictional character -- that's just how he writes -- he likes to know the gritty details about his characters before they arrive. And I thought the concept worked fine in The Privateer Clause.
For the first Ken Rossignol fictional book I've read, he does good.
There's a lot going on in this book (a few murders perhaps, nothing out of place when you're in international waters, eh?), along with a few other things that I'll let Marsha Jones tell you about...
"What did I get? Pirates, bombs, more pirates, a nutcase Presidential brother, and even a submarine."
Yep, all that and more.
Now, a couple of things that I personally found distasteful is the "rough" language and mature topics that came up a few times throughout the book. This is why I have to deduct stars off my rating, for my own convictions and literary appetite.
Rossignol is obviously a newspaper man, as I found that he likes to discover and share the backstory of every fictional character -- that's just how he writes -- he likes to know the gritty details about his characters before they arrive. And I thought the concept worked fine in The Privateer Clause.
For the first Ken Rossignol fictional book I've read, he does good.
September 10, 2016
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Let me start with a disclaimer: My first job as a high school kid was working for Ken Rossingnol (then AKA Buffy) in a pizza restaurant in Southern Maryland. Since then Ken has had many occupations and I have not seen him for many years. I never thought he would become a writer of novels. Although that is what many of his nemesis would say regarding his periodical publications. I discovered this book when browsing Amazon and thought I would give it a try.
It is an excellent vacation or beach read, full of adventure, an unbelievable story, and just plain enjoyable. His characters are likable, the story is a bit unbelievable, and it reminds me of old Saturday morning cliffhangers with a little bit of Stuart Woods thrown in.
Ken, I did not know you had it in you. A good read.
The only question? Since these adventures are in the recent past, why did you chose cover pictures that are more indicative of old detective noir titles?
When I catch up on my to read list a little I will try book #2
It is an excellent vacation or beach read, full of adventure, an unbelievable story, and just plain enjoyable. His characters are likable, the story is a bit unbelievable, and it reminds me of old Saturday morning cliffhangers with a little bit of Stuart Woods thrown in.
Ken, I did not know you had it in you. A good read.
The only question? Since these adventures are in the recent past, why did you chose cover pictures that are more indicative of old detective noir titles?
When I catch up on my to read list a little I will try book #2
March 21, 2017
A Letter of Marquis would include permission to cross an international border to effect a reprisal (take some action against an attack or injury) authorized by an issuing jurisdiction to conduct reprisal operations outside its borders. This, also called the Privateer Clause, was what enabled Danny, Clinton, Harry Boston and the rest of the War Room to retaliate when any of the passengers or crew were in danger. They seem to evoke the Privateer Clause more that some Presidents evoke the Executive Order. It worked! This is the first book in the series and although it can be read out of order (like I did), it does help to set the various players. It also shows that great excitement, positive or negative, does not diminish the public sailing on this line, it encourages it. Of course, if they knew what was coming, they would make sure that the ship they were on also had my Marsha & Danny aboard. I highly recommend this book and series.
June 10, 2015
Ken Rossingnol's "The Privateer Clause" is a gripping murder mystery/thriller that takes place on the Sea Empress, a cruise ship. Marsha and Danny Jones are retired law enforcement officers who have been hired as security consultants for a cruise ship company. This responsibility takes them head-to-head with a group of unsavory individuals looking to wreak havoc on the ship. If I were to describe this book in one word, it'd be FUN! There's a ton of action, some humor, and plenty of suspense to keep you wondering what happens next. The story reminds me a bit of the Hart to Hart TV detective show. The cruise ship setting adds an interesting aspect to the story, and Rossignol has done enough research on the setting to make it reasonable. If you're looking for a fun story filled with action, this book is worth checking out!
November 7, 2015
This is the first book in the series of The Privateer Clause (Marsha and Danny Jones Thriller #1) this is their first cruise after retiring as law officers and end up as Security Consultants for a cruise firm, they are on the Sea Empress Cruise Ship.
This is an action packed murder mystery with pilates, terrorists, submarines, bombs a real roller coaster ride across the Caribbean with so many twists and turns.
Rossignol is an outstanding master storyteller he brings in so many characters and makes them all flow with the plot. Each character is described in detail they all come alive. Also, he describe each setting in full detail to pull the story together.
The CIA, FBI, Secret Service, Secret Agents and Law Officers all get involved in the intriguing thriller adventure. A good fast paced read. This is one cruise you will not forget.
This is an action packed murder mystery with pilates, terrorists, submarines, bombs a real roller coaster ride across the Caribbean with so many twists and turns.
Rossignol is an outstanding master storyteller he brings in so many characters and makes them all flow with the plot. Each character is described in detail they all come alive. Also, he describe each setting in full detail to pull the story together.
The CIA, FBI, Secret Service, Secret Agents and Law Officers all get involved in the intriguing thriller adventure. A good fast paced read. This is one cruise you will not forget.
April 11, 2018
Not three chapters into what I hoped was going to be a rip roaring sea yarn I had to quit. At least three political diatribes against "Looney liberal" Democrats in Congress and a disgustingly condescending racist description of a person of color hired as a cook, overt anti Muslim casting as terrorists and I had enough. First, tell a good story. If you, as an author, have an agenda let your characters, in their actions, work it out. Don't be blatant. I have several other books by this author in my reading list. I enjoyed his nonfiction books about pirates and the Chesapeake where he is constrained from being blatantly political.
November 6, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. It definitely kept my wanting more. There were ups and downs that made you feel like you were on a roller coaster. I loved the detail that was given in the book, it made it easy to follow and understand each character.
This was a book that it was hard to put down. The days that I read it I noticed I was doing only reading and nothing else. This was a well written and I loved the characters of this book.
I look forward to more books from KEN. Great BOOk...
This was a book that it was hard to put down. The days that I read it I noticed I was doing only reading and nothing else. This was a well written and I loved the characters of this book.
I look forward to more books from KEN. Great BOOk...
October 8, 2015
Great book! I hated to put it down, but due to my eyesight problems I could not read it in one sitting. I probably could have finished it in one, but instead it took me two days. Talk about non-stop action, wow! This kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. If the others in this series are this good, I will have quite some enjoyable reading material for a while. Thank you Ken Rossignol for the great read!
March 29, 2019
Ripping good action
I’ve never heard of so much crime against 1 ship in so short of a time. Minor disconnect though...the book starts with a major renovation of a ship, then jumps to Danny and Marsha getting hired and whisked off to the Caribbean. I can’t see what the beginning had to do with the rest of it. But it was a real page turner so maybe I’ll have to re read it again later. I saw some minor editing flubs also
I’ve never heard of so much crime against 1 ship in so short of a time. Minor disconnect though...the book starts with a major renovation of a ship, then jumps to Danny and Marsha getting hired and whisked off to the Caribbean. I can’t see what the beginning had to do with the rest of it. But it was a real page turner so maybe I’ll have to re read it again later. I saw some minor editing flubs also
November 2, 2011
I really enjoyed this book. It definately kept my interest. Although, at times it seemed a bit too detailed, it set the stage for what was to come. Great book - will definately read more from this author!
November 23, 2012
Love the Privateer Clause; the story is packed with plenty of action, twists and turns. The descriptions of the cruise and ports had me believing I was on the cruise right along with the characters. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is looking for an action- packed adventure.
November 8, 2011
Hard to put down. Great action and suspense. Fun to read.
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July 30, 2015
Good
the retired couple who went to work for a security organization who provided security for ships that.are cruise ships.there are terrorists.
the retired couple who went to work for a security organization who provided security for ships that.are cruise ships.there are terrorists.
March 12, 2016
A good read! Ken Rossignol kept this reader on the edge of my seat. The Privateer Clause is worth reading.
April 1, 2017
A lot of action
Anyone who has ever cruised will enjoy this book, albeit more action than most passengers would hope to encounter. An easy read.
Anyone who has ever cruised will enjoy this book, albeit more action than most passengers would hope to encounter. An easy read.
November 6, 2011
Great action, great characters! Hard to put down and you just hate that it has to end.
April 18, 2023
A Caribbean Cruise is Not for the Faint of Heart
Lots of action on the sea and in port. Just when you think the story is drawing to a close another incident develops. This book is a novel but the story is based on the unfortunate reality that our world is populated with a very large number of people who are anything but peace loving and have an extremely warped sense of what is good. The author did not include too much blatant political commentary, but that which is included doesn't mince words. This book is a fun read but also an eye opener. The reader is taken for a behind the scenes view of a luxury cruise ship and the ports of call.
Lots of action on the sea and in port. Just when you think the story is drawing to a close another incident develops. This book is a novel but the story is based on the unfortunate reality that our world is populated with a very large number of people who are anything but peace loving and have an extremely warped sense of what is good. The author did not include too much blatant political commentary, but that which is included doesn't mince words. This book is a fun read but also an eye opener. The reader is taken for a behind the scenes view of a luxury cruise ship and the ports of call.
August 16, 2017
Utterly unbelievable
The summarized description of this book is misleading. It gives the impression of old-time noir rather than a Johnny Rambo husband and wife team. It reads like some extended advertisement for Soldier of Fortune or Blackwater. Furthermore, suspension of disbelief is stretched beyond the limit not only in the sheer number of unlikely scenarios but also the means and speed in which the lead characters dispose of baddies.
The summarized description of this book is misleading. It gives the impression of old-time noir rather than a Johnny Rambo husband and wife team. It reads like some extended advertisement for Soldier of Fortune or Blackwater. Furthermore, suspension of disbelief is stretched beyond the limit not only in the sheer number of unlikely scenarios but also the means and speed in which the lead characters dispose of baddies.
February 13, 2019
Don't bother. I am being generous with two stars, there actually was a story here, just had to dig through the problems to see it. I will not belabor the problems with this book, others have gone into great detail and covered everything, but I was surfing rapidly through this book, trying to finish it quickly like swallowing medicine. This was my third attempt to read this and I finally finished. I do not recommend.
April 8, 2018
Kept my interest
While I could hold onto my sense of disbelief. Just hard to think one couple could do so much by themselves, have everyone agree with everything they suggest, get paid mega bucks for a bonus, etc, etc, etc. Guess it would be a good summer read at the beach. No real interest in reading more of them.
While I could hold onto my sense of disbelief. Just hard to think one couple could do so much by themselves, have everyone agree with everything they suggest, get paid mega bucks for a bonus, etc, etc, etc. Guess it would be a good summer read at the beach. No real interest in reading more of them.
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