After capturing the legendary Sword of Cortés, Jack and the crew of the Barnacle expect to take a break on the Yucatan Peninsula, but they soon become prime suspects when a charmed amulet goes missing and are forced to try to defend their good names by finding the real thieves.

"Jack and company are hot on the trail of the notorious pirate Left Foot Louis, who they believe is currently in possession of the Sword of Cortés. But chasing down a fierce seafarer is challenging even for Jacks formidable crew. And to top it all off, newly appointed first mate Arabella has a personal score to settle with Louis, but could jeopardize the entire mission!"--

Now in possession of the all-powerful Sword of Cortés, Jack Sparrow must now deal with the ghost of the sword's first master, learn to command the power of the Sword and remove himself and his mates from the snowy Caribbean island on which they are stranded.

Jack Sparrow's first mate Arabella discovers that her mother, far from being long-dead, is captain of the pirate ship Fleur de la Mort and sailing with some formidable mates, including Left-Foot Louis. Jack and crew are forced aboard the Fleur and quickly learn they may not be able to leave.

"Jack's in trouble this time! Davy Jones, the most fearsome captain of the Seven Seas, wants something that Jack has, a timepiece with a very unique property. This particular watch has the ability to affect time itself. And that's a power Jones wants in no one's possession but his own!"--p. [4] of cover.

"Before the Black Pearl, there was a teenage stowaway named Jack Sparrow ... Book 1: The Coming Storm Adventure-seeking teenager Jack Sparrow has assembled a motley crew, and they're on the quest of a lifetime. Their goal: to locate and procure the legendary Sword of Cortes, which will grant them unimaginable power. But will this ragtag team of adventurers survive their first mission, or will they succumb to the power of the sea, vicious pirates,...