Into the Americas (A novel based on a true story)

By: Lance Morcan, James Morcan

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

INTO THE AMERICAS (A novel based on a true story) is a gritty, real-life adventure based on one of history’s greatest survival stories. It was inspired by the diary entries of young English blacksmith John Jewitt during his time aboard the brigantine The Boston and also during his sojourn at Nootka Sound, on North America's western seaboard, from 1802 to 1805. Written by father-and-son writing team Lance & James Morcan (authors of The World Duology and The Orphan Trilogy), INTO THE AMERICAS is a tale of two vastly different cultures – Indigenous North American and European civilization – colliding head on. It is also a Romeo and Juliet story set in the wilderness. Nineteen year-old blacksmith John Jewitt is one of only two survivors after his crewmates clash with the fierce Mowachaht tribe in the Pacific Northwest. A life of slavery awaits John and his fellow survivor, a belligerent American sailmaker, in a village ruled by the iron fist of Maquina, the all-powerful chief. Desperate to taste freedom again, they make several doomed escape attempts over mountains and sea. Only their value to the tribe and John’s relationship with Maquina prevents their captors from killing them. As the seasons pass, John ‘goes Indian’ after falling in love with Eu-stochee, a beautiful maiden. This further alienates him from his fellow captive whose defiance leads to violent consequences. In the bloodshed that follows, John discovers another side to himself – a side he never knew existed and a side he detests. His desire to be reunited with the family and friends he left behind returns even stronger than before. The stakes rise when John learns Eu-stochee is pregnant. When a final opportunity to escape arises, he must choose between returning to civilization or staying with Eu-stochee and their newborn son. INTO THE AMERICAS has been adapted to a feature film screenplay and is in early development with Morcan Motion Pictures.

terrible AI narration

The god-awful AI voice destroys the entire audiobook. (the LED boat, not the LEED boat, misplaced or omitted commas, etc.). It is, after all, an AUDIObook.

The will to live, the strength of men

I believe that the men who built the western world were amazingly strong, smart, and amazing. This memoir or biography is outstanding.

Great book

If only they would have gotten someone to read it, so there would have been more feeling to it, it would have been better…. However, in some parts you can guess what is about to happen but you gotta keep listening to see!!!!

virtual recordings are just terrible

I usually purchase audible books I have over 300, I like them because of the narration this is why I enjoy listening more than reading. this virtual recording is just terrible it has no inflection you can't you can't get immersed in it, it is Bland and simply hard to listen to. all the voices of the characters seem the same. there is no emotion. I would recommend to listeners not purchase virtual recordings it's too bad that the authors are getting hit by my review. the story was good but the virtual soundtrack is just terrible in my opinion it sucked

Know Thy Self

“Know thy self” Wonder if that means to impregnate then leave the wife? From the white mans point of view it would be amazing if 50% of this event is true.