Isle of Swords

by Wayne Thomas Batson

Book Overview

A young lad awakens on an island, alone and brutally injured, with no memory of his past.

Captain Declan Ross searched for riches that will free him and his headstrong daughter, Anne, from the piracy business forever . . . Bartholomew Thorne, an infamously ruthless pirate, seeks to destroy Ross and any who stand in his way of the legendary treasure hidden by a mysterious order of monks. With these intriguing characters and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400313635
• ISBN13: 9781400313631
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Tommy Nelson
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 9

Customer Reviews

Ya' ready for something awesome?!?!

This book is amazing, no doubt about it. But what makes it so? 1. Captivating beginning. It has a beginning that will make you wonder and want to read more. 2. A book with movement. This book will carry you away with action and adventure. It has a plot that moves, not one that feels like it stops every chapter and just drags on and on... 3. It's a clean read. Are you worried about a book every time you turn the page, whether or not it will be OK? Worry no longer! If this was a movie, I would give a PG rating because of the intensity. But there is no reason to worry about language or any inappropriate scenes. 4. Great characters. These are characters you'll begin to know and love. At the end, I really wished I could meet them! 5. Its a classic. Seriously, it is. Its on my top 10 list. 6. It has an ending that will make you want to read the sequel. Have you ever read a book where the ending is kind of lame? Well... THIS IS NOT THAT KIND OF BOOK! Make sure you have the sequel ready to read when you finish this book. You'll be dying to know what happens. Please don't ignore this book! You'd really miss out on a great book. And for the people out there who have read this book already, they would agree completely with me.

Awesome book!

Isle of Swords is a remarkable book that takes you on a journey through the high seas with excitement at every turn. With adventure at your side and an outstanding, unforgettable plot, you'll be thrust into a book that you won't want to put down!

Here Be A Pirate Story

When Isle of Swords came onto the shelves at Christian Supply, I picked it up and bought it based off of the cover alone. Of course I read the back, made sure it sounded like a good story, and took it home and finished the next day. Wayne Thomas Batson had tapped into a story idea that a lot of teens are really interested in: pirates. The story starts out incredibly: we have a marooned 16-year old, a huge ship battle at sea, a mysterious island of monks who hold the key to the lost treasure of Constantine, and a rather nasty pirate captain, Bartholomew Thorne. Captain Ross and his daughter Anne are looking for an escape from the pirate life -- a way to pay off all their debts and blend back into normal society. Especially since Captain Ross has been feeling more and more uneasy about all the stealing that he has done as a pirate. Pretty soon, he's off on a treasure hunt for one of the biggest treasures ever that will take him through dormant volcanoes, dangerous seas, and something that slithers along the deeps... I did have some concerns going in to the book -- how would God play into the whole story? Can there be a "Christian pirate"? I was very satisfied with the answers that Batson gives in the end. While his characters do not begin the story as believers, a couple of the main ones do find Jesus in the end of the story. The main message that Batson sends all along the way is faith. Choosing to believe in the Lord rather than in man or what men can do. It should be noted, however, that parents be cautious in allowing their younger children to read this story. There are some very intense moments in sword and sea battles that could be a little too much for some. There are a couple of violent moments that aren't specifically seen in the story, but we know what happened -- most of these involve someone being eaten by a sea animal (not seen, but implied), a man is tortured (also unseen, but implied), a girl is threatened by the evil pirate captain Thorne, etc. These moments are a bit intense for some readers, and should be considered by parents first. All said, Isle of Swords is a great read for teen boys especially looking for a good alternative to stories such as The Pirates of the Caribbean. Definitely worth a day to read.

Exciting Adventure

I always approach a Wayne Thomas Batson book with a sense of adventure. This one was no exception. Declan Ross didn't choose to be a pirate, but his daughter, Anne, is hooked by the lifestyle. With a disposition to match her fiery red hair, Anne knows how her father feels, but she loves the pirate life too much to give it up. Her father's ship, the William Wallace, puts to shore in a bay claimed by Bartholomew Thorn, the most detested, brutal pirate of their time, and Anne finds a young man, beaten half to death. He doesn't know who he is or how he came to be there. Declan names him Cat. Then Declan agrees to help Padre Dominguez search for the treasure of Constantine, and Cat begins to remember his past. To add to their troubles, Bartholomew Thorne is hot on their trail. Batson's books are packed full of excitement. Fans of all ages will enjoy his heartstopping adventure with a clear message of right and wrong. His memorable characters make the action extremely realistic. Recommended.

A Rollicking Roller Coaster Ride on the Atlantic!

All hands on Deck for this wonderful new Pirate adventure from Christian Fantasy author: WAyne Thomas Batson. Now, pretty colors and fancy packaging are no replacement for a great story--which this is, but I have to say "This book even LOOKS great!" I couldn't resist it when I saw it on the book store shelf. It's the kind of hardcover novel you want to keep around for your kids...Anyway...How is the story? Let me say that WAyne Batson keeps the action coming and the suspense as well. Every chapter ending made me have to keep turning pages--even when I knew I just had to get in bed! The story centers upon the pirate ship: William Wallace and its captain Declan Ross. The captain and crew, along with Ross' spirited teenage daughter, finds a young man who has been beaten and left for dead. The young man has amnesia and his subplot trying to recover his identity runs parallel with the action as the William WAllace eludes the British Navy and the fiercest pirate captain you're likely to read about any time soon. Bartholomew Thorne is searching for the famed treasure of Constantine on the Isle of Swords and he'll do anything (literally) to get it. This action packed adventure has a visceral intensity to it that wasn't even found in Wayne's previous series: The Door Within (and I loved that series!) Isle of Swords sets sail into dangerous waters and never lets up for a minute. There are many fun characters and every one of them is fleshed out. Mr. Batson's high seas discriptions of life onboard these pirate vessels made me feel like I was there and that is exactly how a great story should make you feel. By the time you finish the last page of Isle of Swords, you will be glad you joined the crew of the William Wallace on this adventure, but you'll be sad that the sequel isn't out yet!--James Somers, author: The Chronicles of Soone.