On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers; Unabridged MP3 Audio Book; Narrator Bronson Pinchot

The novel that inspired Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

On Stranger Tides follows the exploits of John Chandagnac, who travels to the new world after the death of his puppeteer father to confront his uncle, who has apparently made off with the family fortune. During the voyage, he befriends Beth Hurwood and her father, Benjamin Hurwood, an Oxford professor. Before they arrive at their destination, their ship is waylaid by Blackbeard and his band of pirates. With the help of the professor and his assistant, the captain is killed and Chandagnac is pressed into piracy and sorcery as Blackbeard searches for the Fountain of Youth. Chandagnac, newly dubbed “Jack Shandy,” must stop the evil plot and save Beth Hurwood.

“Powers writes action and adventure that Indiana Jones could only dream of…Keeps you reading for the joy of it.”—Washington Post

“World Fantasy Award–winner Powers (Three Days to Never) demonstrates a precise control of complex narratives...This dark fantasy tale will appeal not just to pirate fans but also to anyone who appreciates Powers’s talent for blending the most unlikely elements into a brilliantly cohesive whole.”—Publishers Weekly

“Powers writes in a clean, elegant style that illuminates without slowing down the tale. The story promises marvels and horrors, and delivers them all. You’ll love the characters, you’ll stay awake all night reading it, and when you finally do sleep, you’ll find this story playing through your dreams.”—Orson Scott Card, from Hatrack.com

Tim Powers is the author of over a dozen novels, including The Anubis Gates, Declare, Last Call, and Three Days to Never. He has received the Philip K. Dick, World Fantasy, and Locus Awards. He lives in San Bernardino, California.