East Indiaman

East Indiaman Saga, Book 1

By: Griff Hosker

Narrated by: Alan Medcroft

"When a man escapes alive, he has a chance to survive."

In the unforgiving docklands of east London, young orphan William must do all he can to survive. Like the other ‘wharf rats’, his life of petty crime is not a choice; it’s a necessity. But William’s misdeeds won’t remain hidden for long. When the boy unknowingly steals from a murderous pirate captain, escape is his only option. He is forced to stow away and begin a life that will take him to the far side of the world; a life as a soldier of the East India Company.

©2024 Griff Hosker (P)2025 W F Howes Ltd

Most enjoyable

The thing I liked most in the book is that the MC is someone you can respect and like. Billy is resourceful, brave and decent.
Also, Hosker paints an accurate picture of the past and doesn't disregard the brutal reality, but without the woke guilt trips that ruin a story.
The narrator was brilliant.
My only complaint is that it was too short.

Feels like I've heard this story before

The book feels very similar to Bernard Cromwell's Sharpe Series. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

Great performance and Story

Enjoyed it very much especially during a long drive. The story is engaging and it leaves the door open for a follow up story

A story ended to soon!

I started listening to the stories wrote by Griff Hosker less than a year ago. I have listened to approximately 28 of his books some more than once. This book only adds to the great story telling that Griff Hoskers writes. I was hooked in the beginning few chapters and couldn’t stop listening until the book was finished. The story he tells grabs your attention, emotions and feelings that you feel you are living the life of the lead character. I recommend this book to all who love adventure, daring, and history.

Storyline

Great story. Ready for next book. Hope there’s are more coming. I enjoy books about old British war.