Thomas Marlowe books in order

The Thomas Marlowe series by James L. Nelson is a three-book pirate adventure set in colonial Virginia and the Caribbean.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Guardship 2000 James L. Nelson Buy
2 The Blackbirder 2001 James L. Nelson Buy
3 The Pirate Round 2002 James L. Nelson Buy

The Thomas Marlowe series follows a former pirate attempting to go straight in colonial Virginia. The Guardship (2000) sets up the tension between his new life and his old one, and The Blackbirder (2001) and The Pirate Round (2002) drag him back to sea.

The trilogy covers the late seventeenth century, with Marlowe caught between respectable colonial society and the lawless world he came from.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Thomas Marlowe series?

There are three books in the Thomas Marlowe series, published between 2000 and 2002.

What is the first book in the Thomas Marlowe series?

The first book in the Thomas Marlowe series is The Guardship, published in 2000.

What is the Thomas Marlowe series about?

The Guardship (2000) introduces Thomas Marlowe, a former pirate trying to build a respectable life in colonial Virginia. The Blackbirder (2001) and The Pirate Round (2002) pull him back into the dangerous world of piracy and the slave trade.

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