I read this book at the recommendation of my scientist husband. He read a EW review of it years ago and picked it up for fun. To this day, it is one of the only books I've ever heard him laugh out loud over, so I admit I was pretty intrigued.

As far as I can tell, this is the first book published by Gideon Defoe. However, there are three more books chronicling other pirate adventures.
The story follows a pirate captain and his misfit crew as they attempt to pillage, plunder, and act out in other piratical ways. Fate brings them together with a couple of famous scientists and a wacky adventure ensues.

Gideon has created characters that are quirky and fun to read. I particularly enjoy with the pirate captain's love of ham. This was a fun little book that was quick to read and truly enjoy. Unfortunately, my local library doesn't carry any of his other adventures. However, I will go to great lengths to find and read The Pirates! in an Adventure with Communists.

*The Pirates will soon be on the big screen in Pirates! Band of Misfits 

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