Tia never expected diplomacy to land her on a pirate ship.She and her best friend, Jaxon, set out to forge a vital alliance that could shift the balance of power across the fractured world. But their plans are dashed when fate-and a storm of cannon fire-throws them into the hands of the Timeless, a legendary vessel flying the banner of the Pirate King, Chronos.Under the watchful eye of the stern Captain Voss, Tia must find her footing among a crew whose loyalties are as murky as the waters they sail. Their only ally is Linn, the curious and clever cabin boy whose friendship offers a rare glimmer of warmth in an otherwise dangerous voyage.As the Timeless sails toward the forbidden lands of Old Aguerius, whispers of rebellion, ancient power, and broken allegiances rise like a tide. Tia must decide who to trust, what to risk, and how far she's willing to go for the sake of peace-or survival.Banner of the Pirate King is a sweeping tale of sea-bound adventure, reluctant alliances, and the strength it takes to chart your own course in a world ruled by legend. Growing up in Bay Point, California Marc spent much of his time creating and exploring worlds and stories. He finally realized that once he got the stories written down they stopped haunting his sleeping and waking dreams. So he started writing them down. He writes the kind of stories that he enjoys which are stories about families written for families. Marc currently lives in northern Utah with his wife, and kids. He can be contacted through his Author's Facebook page at

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