After venturing to the island of Matanceros with the promise of riches beyond their wildest dreams, the crew hits more than a few snags. Enlisted by Governor James Almont of Port Royal, at the time an English stronghold in the Caribbean, Hunter and his men are tasked with raiding a nearby Spanish galleon rumored to be carrying gold. RELATED: Steven Spielberg to Possibly Direct Michael Crichton's 'Pirate Latitudes' What is 'Pirate Latitudes' About?įeaturing fictional characters nestled into a narrative with historical foundations, Pirate Latitudes tells the tale of Captain Charles Hunter and his hearty ensemble of scoundrels in 1665. Naturally, one may wonder, after adapting 13 of Crichton's novels to film since 1971, why hasn't Hollywood committed to taking a shot at bringing Pirate Latitudes to the big screen? Despite whispers of a cinematic adaptation around the time of its publication, the seafaring thrill ride has sat dormant in the halls of entertainment for more than a decade. The result is an undeniably spirited novel that recalls classical storytelling and delivers one of the author's most exhilarating reading experiences. Taking place in Caribbean waters and on various islands including Jamaica, Pirate Latitudes sees Crichton combining history and imagination with an old-fashioned sense of adventure.
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