Thomson, in his new book Born to be Hanged, brings 17th century pirating to a new level.

Rollicking.

Thomson eloquently proves Mark Twain’s oft-cited adage, 'Truth is stranger than fiction.' Thanks to lively writing and thorough research, Thomson’s pirates burst from the pages as vividly and compellingly as those in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series rule the screen.

Swashbuckling.

Reads like historical fiction.