On Stranger Tides

By: Tim Powers

Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot

Length: 12 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's summary

The basis for the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean film.

On Stranger Tides follows the exploits of John Chandagnac, who travels to the new world after the death of his puppeteer father to confront his uncle, who has apparently made off with the family fortune. During the voyage, he befriends Beth Hurwood and her father, Benjamin Hurwood, an Oxford professor. Before they arrive at their destination, their ship is waylaid by Blackbeard and his band of pirates. With the help of the professor and his assistant, the captain is killed, and Chandagnac is pressed into piracy and sorcery as Blackbeard searches for the Fountain of Youth. Chandagnac, newly dubbed “Jack Shandy”, must stop the evil plot and save Beth Hurwood.

©2006 Tim Powers (P)2010 Blackstone Audio

Critic reviews

“World Fantasy Award-winner Powers demonstrates a precise control of complex narratives…This dark fantasy tale will appeal not just to pirate fans but also to anyone who appreciates Powers’ talent for blending the most unlikely elements into a brilliantly cohesive whole.” ( Publishers Weekly)

“Powers writes action and adventure that Indiana Jones could only dream of....Keeps you reading for the joy of it.” ( Washington Post)

I have waited for this audiobook for years!

I have waited for this audiobook for years! This book is without a doubt the most entertaining fiction that I have ever read! Tim Powers has been cheated in my opinion because his books have not been available to the audio public and they are not advertised as they could considering Disney bought the rights to this one for the next "Pirates of the caribean" movie. But His agent said Tim Powers now has 4-5 of his books in the works to be put to audio as we speak. So spread the word and enjoy like I have in this wonderful entertainment like few can write!!!

Pirates + Voodoo = A very solid book

I picked this up because Bronson Pinchot is my favorite recap and the reviews were solid and didn't regret it one bit.

I hope to find more in the series.

Ran out of sail

One of the worst, most abrupt endings ever. Wash sold on the book at first, but git into it. Then the it fizzled out right when there should have been a kaboom.

YOOOOOOO!

Well, I started reading this for a coming 7th Sea game, and YOO, I was blown away by this book. The magic is there, the reading is great, and good golly are the conversations in it wonderful. Give this a read if you want a fantastic practical time!

What Pirates of the Caribbean could have been

What Pirates of the Caribbean could have been.
When I first saw clips of PotC 1, I thought they had made a movie of this book. Anyone who liked the movies should like this book; just don't think PotC:OST was more than loosely based on this book.

A+ Pirate Adventure!

I think this is one of the best Caribbean pirate novels I've read so far. That is to say it was fantastic, historically detailed, and realistic somehow even through all the voodoo magic coursing through the pages.

I say pages figuratively, because I listened to the audio version, which was absolutely tops. The narrator tackled all the different voices and accents with aplomb, thank you very much Bronson Pinchot!

Jack Shandy is an excellent accidental hero, and the lengths he goes through to rescue Beth are really quite epic. The tale is filled with tips of the hat to historical figures besides Black Beard: Ponce de Leon, Anne Bonny, etc. And the way he describes magic--and bear with me on this--is the way I think it would be if it were indeed real. No easy feat to write.

This book is pure and great fun!

Supposedly this is the book disney's Pirates of the Caribbean 4 was based on. Loosely. Very loosely. For if they'd actually followed the plot of this book #4 wouldn't have been such a raging disappointment to us die hard POTC fans. However, I think you can definitely see Tim Powers' influence in POTC 2 and 3, which is interesting looking back on.

Characters are always believable...

...through ALL the weirdness.
Thanks, Tim for the heart of gold
Skank! Definitely the best.

Great book!

a fantastic story that when finished leaves you in a mood to listen/read/watch pirate based stories.

Arrrrrestingly good!

This was a phenomenally fun story from beginning to end. The narrator is absolutely one of the high points. He is truly a man of a thousand voices. Thrilling action, dark pulpy fantasy themes, and a memorable cast of characters. Highly recommend!

Loved this

The story is excellent, even the slow moments are written as to not bog down. Bronson Pinchot is brilliant, one of the best pirate voices I've heard.