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Captain Frey commands the Ketty Jay, a pirate airship that scours the skies for contraband and non‑violent plunder. Known for his charm and daring, Frey and his crew lure enemies with easy heists and quick gold. When a routine raid goes catastrophically wrong, the freighter explodes, and Frey’s reputation shifts from playful outlaw to the nation’s top wanted fugitive. Now he must escape the law while juggling the perils of airship piracy and the relentless pursuit of those who wish to bring him to justice.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Crime Fiction/Heist Fiction
Authors: Chris Wooding
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