Embark on a riveting journey into the treacherous world of mercenaries, family secrets, and pirate treasure in The Cursed Thief, an action-packed adventure from the international bestselling author of the Jack Reilly archaeological thriller series. Ye be warned. Turn back or die. In the sun-soaked Bahamas, a long-lost diary belonging to the notorious pirate Anne Bonny surfaces, revealing the existence of a clandestine buccaneer sanctuary turned tomb—all centered around a single jewel, the Diamond of Despair. Can it be found? And more importantly, should it be found? The Flynn family is about to confront these perilous questions head-on. For seventeen-year-old Charlotte "Charlee" Flynn, life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers the true identity of her parents, Sean and Sydney. Raised to believe they traveled the world as rare antiquities experts, Charlee learns the shocking truth: Her mom and dad are “Black Market acquisitions specialists.” To put it plainly, they’re THIEVES. As an enemy from Sydney's past reemerges, the Flynns are forced to flee their beautiful Costa Rican home. To protect Charlee from the incoming threat, her parents must unleash their skills, reluctantly turning their daughter into their apprentice. But Charlee isn’t your average teenager. Since she could remember, Charlee has been obsessed with ancient ruins, fabled relics, buried treasure, and lost civilizations. You could say she was born for this life… THE CURSED THIEF is the first book in international bestselling author Matt James’ spirited, action-adventure Charlee Flynn series. Fans of James Rollins, Steve Berry, and Ernest Dempsey will love this fast-paced thrill ride!