In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of a Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber

It gets even hairier when Jacky is involved, and it only gets worse for anyone on her receiving end. Jacky has managed to get back to Boston, intent on waiting for the love of her life Jaimy to arrive. But then one day the class of the Lawson Peabody School for Young Ladies is abducted by slavers intent on auctioning them off in the Arab world. Jacky being the only one with military experience as well as naval experience rallies the girls, from keeping them entertained with her adventures onto helping get materials to aid in their escape. The girls learning how to from her how to move, how to think, how to fight and eventually mange to free themselves from their prison. Its a captivating read, leaving you falling in love with every girl and reading all the way to the end.

Just a quickie to let those of you, who like me, are a far cry from high school days, that Jacky's adventures are as fascinating and exciting for us, as for those her own age. Bloodhound is non-stop adventure in a historical setting that brings the horror of the slaving trade home in a way not yet experienced. Three cheers for Lou for sharing such great story telling with those of us who adore a fantastic armchair adventure.

I picked up the first Bloody Jack book just a month ago and could not put it down, it was that good. This is the second book in the series and I couldn't put it down either. It continues straight from where the first book ended so there isn't a feeling that you missed something in between. The book is highly entertaining and fun to read as we follow Jacky Faber through her time at the Lawson Peabody School for young ladies... and we all know that Jacky Faber AIN'T close to bein' a lady. I highly recommend this book and the others in the series: Book 1: Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventure of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy Book 2: Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman, and Fine Lady Book 3: Under the Jolly Roger: Being an Account of the Further Nautical Adventures of Jacky Faber Book 4: In the Belly of the Bloodhound: Being an Account of the Particularly Peculiar Adventure in the Life of Jacky Faber

I am a huge fan of the Jacky Faber series -- just like everyone else who has discovered these awesome books by L.A. Meyer. I've read every one of Meyer's previous books, and loved all of them. Each time, I figured there was absolutely no way he could top the previous one. And each time, I'm stunned to find that he has. 'In the Belly of the Bloodhound' is no different. Once again, Meyer has written a heck of a story that's even better than his last. Like all the others, 'In the Belly of the Bloodhound' was an incredibly fast read -- a book that I could not put down. It's entertaining and definitely won't put you to sleep like some other 'teen' books assigned in school. I have no doubt that this book is headed for a blockbuster movie, once Hollywood discovers Jacky Faber. I'm sure actresses will be lining up to play her. In the meantime, I'm hoping L.A. Meyer is back home writing his next pirate tale. Aye, Cap'n, he's good as gold.

This, the fourth "Bloody Jack" Adventure, is filled with action and derring-do and cliffhanging episodes just like the three earlier novels. Not only is she wanted for piracy by the British Admiralty and sentenced to be hanged when caught, Jacky now has to use her wits and seafaring experience to save not only herself but all of the young ladies of the Lawson Peabody School for Young Girls of Boston (where she has been hiding out) from the clutches of the savage crew of a slaver called "The Bloodhound." The girls had been treacherously kidnapped from a small island near Boston while on a class outting and imprisoned in the ship's hold bound for North Africa where they are to be sold on the auction block as slaves. The girls suffer terribly in captivity and Jacky rallies them to her, though some, like her arch-nemesis Clarissa Worthington Howe, do so very reluctantly, and makes plans to escape their fate. Many obstacles get in the way and Jacky is often thwarted in her schemes by friend and foe alike. It's a rollicking good tale and a real page turner. Even if you have not read the previous books about Jacky this book can stand alone. Your interest in reading more of Jacky's adventures will definitely be piqued after reading In the Belly of the Bloodhound. Keep it up Mr. Meyer!

"This series just keeps on getting better. Put me down as fully absorbed with the characters -- not just Jacky Faber, but the headmistress Miranda Pimm and Clarissa and Espeth and so many more. Growing up couldn't be more adventurous then depicted in this series, of which "In the Belly of the Bloodhound" is the latest and best yet of the four published so far. It is all-hands-on-deck action. I've loved all four books. Bring on No. 5!" Dave Lawrence Jr. Coral Gables, Fla.