Eldorado

Eldorado: The Pyrate Chronicles by Wayne Savage is a gripping historical fantasy novel set in the early 18th century, blending high-seas piracy with the mythic allure of lost civilizations. In this second installment of The Pyrate Chronicles, young journalist Nathaniel Bagshaw returns to the condemned pirate William Benton to hear more of his extraordinary adventures. What follows is a sweeping tale of Captain Bjorn Ironside Gunnarsson, his crew aboard the Dream Chaser, and their inexplicable journey through a mysterious fog that transports them to an unknown territory ruled by the descendants of long-forgotten conquistadors.

At the heart of the story is the irrepressible William Benton, a pirate who follows his own code and refuses to bow to authority unless it suits him. When the crew discovers a land dripping in gold and governed by ancient customs, greed and loyalty are pushed to their absolute limits. Benton crosses a dangerous line when he disrupts a human sacrifice, earning himself a death sentence that only the deft negotiating skills of Captain Gunnarsson can undo. The price of his freedom, however, may cost the entire crew far more than any treasure ever could.

What sets Eldorado apart is Wayne Savage's skillful fusion of authentic pirate lore with fantastical world-building reminiscent of Gulliver's Travels. The novel carries sharp wit, genuine humor, and a cast of morally complex characters navigating impossible choices far from familiar waters. Savage draws on deep historical research to bring the brutal realities of 18th-century seafaring to life, while still delivering a rip-roaring adventure full of gold, intrigue, betrayal, and the desperate human will to survive and return home.