The Pirate by Harold Schechter

67 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction crime history true crime dark tense fast-paced
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In 1860, a sloop drifted into New York Harbor. Not a soul on board—just blood from cabin to deck. Looted coins led to Bowery thug Albert Hicks, the ax slayer who turned his shipmates into chum.His crimes were absolutely fiendish. His execution was...

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3.44
based on 613 reviews

Moods

dark: 80%

informative: 71%

mysterious: 34%

tense: 17%

adventurous: 11%

challenging: 8%

reflective: 8%

emotional: 5%

lighthearted: 2%

sad: 2%


Pace

60% of readers chose fast
28% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
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