Shadows on the Horizon
The Final Act: A Gladiator's Last Hours in Imperial RomeBy kim pedersen
Length4h 7m
About this audiobook
Set sail for the brutal and exhilarating world of 18th-century maritime trade, where vast fortunes met unparalleled perils. Follow Captain Elias Thorne and his merchantman, the Sea Serpent, as they navigate treacherous seas laden with valuable cargo. But a shadow looms, darker and more formidable than any storm: Edward Teach, the notorious Blackbeard, and his monstrous flagship, the Queen Anne's Revenge. Witness a gripping chase, a desperate battle against overwhelming odds, and the terrifying reality of piracy. Delve into Blackbeard's cunning strategies, his reign of terror, and the dramatic events that brought an end to an era, forever etching his legend into the annals of history.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Action and Adventure
Length4 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 27, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Lure of the Seas: Maritime Trade in the 18th Century
2Chapter 2: The Scourge of the Caribbean: Edward Teach, A.K.A. Blackbeard
3Chapter 3: Setting Sail: The Merchantman's Voyage
4Chapter 4: Fair Winds and False Security
5Chapter 5: A Speck on the Horizon: The First Sighting
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6Chapter 6: The Unmistakable Silhouette: Identifying the Predator
7Chapter 7: The Chase Begins: Outrunning the Hunter
8Chapter 8: The Pirate's Pursuit: Strategy and Relentlessness
9Chapter 9: Guns and Sails: The Art of Naval Pursuit
10Chapter 10: Closing the Distance: Inevitability Dawns
11Chapter 11: The Parley of Iron: First Shots Fired
12Chapter 12: Broadside and Boarding: The Battle Engages
13Chapter 13: The Terrifying Boarding: Blackbeard's Men Swarm
14Chapter 14: Overwhelming Force: Resistance Fades
15Chapter 15: The Aftermath: Plunder and Prisoner Fate
16Chapter 16: The Prize: Disposition of the Captured Vessel
17Chapter 17: Blackbeard's Legacy: A Shadow on the Waves
18Chapter 18: Beyond the Horizon: The End of an Era
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