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Book One of the Nicholas Cruwys Naval Series In the spring of 1774, fourteen-year-old Nicholas Cruwys leaves behind the stone halls of Exeter and the ancestral pride of a faded Devonshire line to join His Majesty's Navy. Quiet, observant, and untested, he enters a world where the rigid structures of Georgian society meet the harsh meritocracy of wooden ships and iron discipline. As a young gentleman at sea, Nicholas must navigate not only wind and tide but the intricate social currents of a naval service where worth is measured in equal parts by birth, connection, and ability. The ship ...

With ample fortunes garnered as a Sword for Hire and a loving wife now at his side, Captain James Bretherton at last looks to the prospect of leaving the world of war; instead, becoming a man who trains others to fight. Any plans for an easier life are soon thwarted however, when King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden seeks Bretherton’s services. In his fight for the Protestant cause, Adolphus is eager to strengthen the backbone of his army and for that he needs Captain James; he needs a Captain of Horse.

Solitude by the Sea On a balmy August night, Captain Nicholas sits in his chair on the balcony, feet lazily extended onto the deck posts, a fragrant pipe as his only companion in the silence. The moon casts a red glow on the still waters below, and the sunset hues create an illusion of golden droplets on the crimson canvas. Alone on his balcony, Captain Nicholas reflects on his life. His wife, his once constant companion, passed away a year ago. His son, married with children, visits when possible. The house, his paternal home, was transformed with a new balcony overlooking the sea, his ...

When Nicholas Meyer was asked to direct the troubled second Star Trek film, he was something less than a true believer. A best-selling author and successful director, he had never been a fan of the TV series. But as he began to ponder the appeal of Kirk, Spock, et al., he realized that their story was a classical nautical adventure yarn transplanted into space and - armed with that insight - set out on his mission: to revitalize Trek.

A weekly block of 60s Garage, Psychedelia, 70s Prog, and beyond.

Welcome to ’Mediocre Me,’ the podcast where host Nic O’Riley takes a delightfully mediocre approach to discussing AFL, horse racing, and other random sports, sprinkled with a touch of everyday life. Join Nic in this laid-back and light-hearted journey that’s anything but traditional. With solo musings and occasional guest appearances, ’Mediocre Me’ offers a unique perspective on sports and life that will leave you both entertained and pleasantly unimpressed. Tune in for a dose of mediocrity with a twist!

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Nick Carter, the legendary detective who first graced the pages of dime store novels in 1886. Authored by a series of writers under the pseudonym Nicholas Carter, these narratives chronicle the gripping tales of Americas greatest detective. Typically sought after by the elite and influential, in this thrilling episode, its Nicks friend, the affluent Maxwell Kane, who needs his help. After a band of pirates hijacks his yacht while its at anchor, Max and his high-profile guests are left disoriented and shaken. But fear not, as Nick is on the case, ready to ...