Description
Adventure, magic and more…
Neo has been raised to be their father’s son, to succeed him as the captain of the pirate vessel Sri Matahari and to sail the seas of the Golden Chersonese raiding and having adventures. They thought this was all that they needed or wanted until the beautiful Maria sought their help on her quest for vengeance. Together, they will avenge wrongs, encounter Naks and other wonders and find a magic all their own.
Original cover art by artist Dhiyanah Hassan. Interior design by T.M. Roy.
General age recommendation: older teen and up. Piratical level of violence.
Here’s Joyce reading from the collection:
Queen of Swords (verified owner) –
Author/publisher E.D.E. Bell says ” Everything is so sensory. Everything. Every little detail. I felt the salt on the wind, the sounds of the sea. I smelled the jasmine and coconut. I craved the peppers and hot rice, and even more, the safety, care, and laughter.” Read the full review here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249622253-sailing-the-golden-chersonese?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=59xqZPcd4F&rank=1
Queen of Swords (verified owner) –
Mx Phoebe Reviews: “I loved all of the stories in Sailing the Golden Chersonese. Getting to travel the seas and experience life from back then (it is alternative history). I have to admit to be a bit of FOMO – mind you, not the bloody battles. This book has everything: action scenes, found family, culture, and love. I want to go back and read it again.” Read the full review here: https://mxphoebesviewpoint.wordpress.com/2026/05/08/fantasyfriday-with-sailing-the-golden-chersonese-by-joyce-chng/