The Curse of Dragon Tail Island (ebook)

Set sail with a once-legendary pirate and his salty crew in this swashbuckling nautical fantasy—a rollicking and witty tale of redemption, revenge, and rogue justice.

Captain James R. Hawk, aka Trusty Jack, and his Salty Scoundrels are do-gooder buccaneers leaving a trail of merry mayhem in their wake. Their credo: ignore the corrupt laws of the Jewel Island's greedy regent and sail the tropical seas in search of enchanted treasure.

But when the royal navy teams up with a powerful mage, Trusty Jack’s sordid past catches up with him. Lost love, lost lives, and a lost ship haunt the legendary captain, none more than Marian, his once-betrothed. That’s when a cunning thief arrives from the mainland with a daring proposal. Will Jack muster his sea dog courage and sail through the illusion-filled mists to reach a forbidden island? The ghostly horrors and powerful curse at his destination will test more than his pirate mettle. He’ll have to weigh the price of gold against the risk of peril to himself, his crew, and those he loves… and face the rising tide of a haunting past.

The Curse of Dragon Tail Island: a witty and light-hearted tale of redemption, romance, and rogue justice.

Reviews:

"All the fun a swashbuckling adventure should have... and then some." -Peter Hartog, author of Buddy the Knight & the Queen of Sorrow

"Chock full of great characters and exciting adventures. Forget pirate booty; this book is a real treasure." -Witty & Sarcastic Bookclub

"The crew, the Salty Scoundrels, are a treat. Their interactions are hilarious and Nevair drops line after line of witty comebacks and barbed shots, all laced with heart..." -Bill Adams (FanFiaddict), author of The Godsblood Tragedy

"This book was full of deliciously vibrant characters, all of whom I absolutely loved!" -Grimoire Ink Reviews

"A heartwarming tale filled with love and a dedication to the romance of a pirate's life at sea." -Sue's Musings

"Five jolly rogers raised for this one!" -Andrew Jackson, Writers of the Future

"The crew of the Lady Luck is a loveable band of misfits with hearts of gold." -K.E. Andrews (FanFiaddict), author of the Grinning Assassin series.

"If you're in the mood for a fantastic and very quotable fantasy by an author that just flat out knows how to write an exciting story, then you definitely need to check this one out!" -Ziggy Nixon (Goodreads Top 100, FR)

"Nevair's first foray into fantasy, but hopefully not the last..." -Beneath a Thousand Skies Blog

"With cozy fantasy vibes, heists x3, amazing and distinct side characters, and a second chance romance I enjoyed every chapter." -Paige C.

Book info:

Publication date: Jan 20, 2026

Publisher: Cantinool Books

Pages: 454

(Includes two maps)

Cover art by Steve Wood