Synopses & Reviews
The world knows Jack London as a writer who lived his own real-life adventures. But there are some parts of his life that have remained hidden for many years, things even he couldnt set down in writing. Terrifying, mysterious, bizarre, and magical—these are the Secret Journeys of Jack London.
Clinging to life after he is captured in an attack by savage pirates, Jack is unprepared for what he faces at the hands of the crew and their charismatic, murderous captain, Ghost. For these mariners are not mortal men but hungry beasts chasing gold and death across the North Pacific. Jacks only hope lies with Sabine—a sad, sultry captive of Ghosts insatiable hunger. But on these waters, nothing is as it seems, and Sabine may be hiding dangerous secrets of her own.
The second installment in the adventures of the young Jack London is a masterpiece of tension and emotion. Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon, along with illustrator Greg Ruth, have crafted a tale for readers of all ages, an action-packed, romantic, and suspenseful descent into the darkest desires of men and beasts and the hell that awaits them.
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A rollicking adventure tale for modern-day readers, depicting with great awe the unforgiving, and yet beautiful, conditions Jack confronts. There is enough biographical reality to drive curious readers into sampling the works of the actual London while they eagerly await another chapter. That is a fire worth starting. Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review), about THE SECRET JOURNEYS OF JACK LONDON, BOOK ONE: THE WILD
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Golden and Lebbon write with a gritty assurance that brings the fantasy elements-most notably, Jacks multiple face-offs with the mythic Wendigo-down to earth. This first chapter kicks the door open for almost anything in book two. ALA Booklist, about THE SECRET JOURNEYS OF JACK LONDON, BOOK ONE: THE WILD
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A masterful mix of gold, cold, supernatural creatures, and dread magic makes this a great action adventure story. Garth Nix, author of the Abhorsen Trilogy, about The Secret Journeys Of Jack London, Book One
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A great old-school adventure novel and the best use of the Wendigo legend Ive ever read. Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy, about The Secret Journeys Of Jack London, Book One
About the Author
Christopher Golden is the Bram Stoker Award-winning,
New York Times-bestselling author of more than fifty books for adults. He has teamed with Hellboy creator Mike Mignola on baltimore, a WWI-era vampire novel, and is also the author of the teen novel soulless and the teen thriller series Body of Evidence, the first of which was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Readers. He lives with his family in Massachusetts.
Tim Lebbon is the author of nearly thirty books, including the island and, with Chris Golden, the acclaimed Hidden Cities series. He is the winner of numerous British Fantasy Awards and a Bram Stoker Award. He lives in the Welsh countryside with his wife and children.
Greg Ruth is the illustrator of numerous novels, picture books, and comics, including the Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars series. He lives with his wife and two sons in Massachusetts.
Greg Ruth (Illustrator) has created countless comic books for Dark Horse and other publishers, and has worked on videos for Prince and Rob Thomas, among others. He has also illustrated many childrens books as well as graphic novels. He lives with his family in Massachusetts.
Christopher Golden is the Bram Stoker Award-winning, New York Times-bestselling author of more than fifty books for adults. He has teamed with Hellboy creator Mike Mignola on baltimore, a WWI-era vampire novel, and is also the author of the teen novel soulless and the teen thriller series Body of Evidence, the first of which was named a YALSA Best Book for Young Readers. He lives with his family in Massachusetts.
Tim Lebbon is the author of nearly thirty books, including the island and, with Chris Golden, the acclaimed Hidden Cities series. He is the winner of numerous British Fantasy Awards and a Bram Stoker Award. He lives in the Welsh countryside with his wife and children.
Greg Ruth is the illustrator of numerous novels, picture books, and comics, including the Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars series. He lives with his wife and two sons in Massachusetts.