Title
Lafitte's Treasure - Paperback
by Joe Corso (Author)
The British offered Jean Lafitte a Captaincy in the British navy along with extensive lands, titles and $30,000 in gold if he agrees to join with them to fight against the United States. So why does Lafitte refuse their generous offer?In the approaching War of 1812 General Andrew Jackson hasn't any weapons, ammunition or money to fight the British with and no one to turn to for help but the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Jackson hates pirates, but he agrees to meet with Lafitte, and he forms an unlikely alliance with the dashing pirate. What changed Jackson's mind about attending the meeting? Before the war begins, Lafitte buries an unusual treasure, one that is sought in the 21st century by two men and a beautiful woman.Julianna Montaigne a direct descendent of Pierre Lafitte has found his diary in her grandfathers old sea man's trunk. The diary has a clue to the treasure. Eddie Calto a New York City firefighter has a second clue left to him by his great great grandfather, The two join forces in an attempt to find Lafitte's Treasure. But there are dangerous men who want the treasure for themselves and for 200 years they have waited patiently for anyone seeking Lafitte's Treasure.
Author Biography
I grew up in Queens, New York and after retiring from the FDNY I moved to sunny South Florida where I live with my wife Giovanna. I began writing books to help pay for my grandchildren's college education. So far I've completed 15 novels and nine short stories including my popular 'ENGINE 24 FIRE STORIES' trilogy which includes the 5th installment in the 'STARLIGHT CLUB' series. LAFITTE'S TREASURE has been published now i plan to edit 'THE STARLIGHT CLUB 5: VENGENCE' which i shelved to write LAFITTE'S TREASURE. then i plan on writing a sequel to THE ADVENTURES OF THE LONE JACK KID. AWARDS THE STARLIGHT CLUB won the silver in the 2012 eLit contest in the 'True Crime category'. in 2013 it won honorable mention in the 'Historical Fiction category' and Finalist in 2014 in the IPPY and Eric Hoffer awards, THE LONE JACK KID won 'Finalist' in the 2013 readers favorite 'Western' category. My short story 'FIRE: BOX 598' won the bronze in the 2013 Readers Favorite contest in the 'Historical Non Fiction category'. Go figure. if i would have known that i could write a good story, i would have started writing a half century ago.
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by Joe Corso (Author)
The British offered Jean Lafitte a Captaincy in the British navy along with extensive lands, titles and $30,000 in gold if he agrees to join with them to fight against the United States. So why does Lafitte refuse their generous offer?In the approaching War of 1812 General Andrew Jackson hasn't any weapons, ammunition or money to fight the British with and no one to turn to for help but the notorious pirate Jean Lafitte. Jackson hates pirates, but he agrees to meet with Lafitte, and he forms an unlikely alliance with the dashing pirate. What changed Jackson's mind about attending the meeting? Before the war begins, Lafitte buries an unusual treasure, one that is sought in the 21st century by two men and a beautiful woman.Julianna Montaigne a direct descendent of Pierre Lafitte has found his diary in her grandfathers old sea man's trunk. The diary has a clue to the treasure. Eddie Calto a New York City firefighter has a second clue left to him by his great great grandfather, The two join forces in an attempt to find Lafitte's Treasure. But there are dangerous men who want the treasure for themselves and for 200 years they have waited patiently for anyone seeking Lafitte's Treasure.
Author Biography
I grew up in Queens, New York and after retiring from the FDNY I moved to sunny South Florida where I live with my wife Giovanna. I began writing books to help pay for my grandchildren's college education. So far I've completed 15 novels and nine short stories including my popular 'ENGINE 24 FIRE STORIES' trilogy which includes the 5th installment in the 'STARLIGHT CLUB' series. LAFITTE'S TREASURE has been published now i plan to edit 'THE STARLIGHT CLUB 5: VENGENCE' which i shelved to write LAFITTE'S TREASURE. then i plan on writing a sequel to THE ADVENTURES OF THE LONE JACK KID. AWARDS THE STARLIGHT CLUB won the silver in the 2012 eLit contest in the 'True Crime category'. in 2013 it won honorable mention in the 'Historical Fiction category' and Finalist in 2014 in the IPPY and Eric Hoffer awards, THE LONE JACK KID won 'Finalist' in the 2013 readers favorite 'Western' category. My short story 'FIRE: BOX 598' won the bronze in the 2013 Readers Favorite contest in the 'Historical Non Fiction category'. Go figure. if i would have known that i could write a good story, i would have started writing a half century ago.
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