'The King of Pirates' is an entertaining and creative story by Daniel Defoe. Written as Captain Avery, the notorious and feared pirate king, the book is told in two letters as Avery reveals the truth about his swashbuckling adventures. Defoe takes the reader on a captivating journey from South America to Asia as the infamous pirates encounter danger and discover lost treasure. Defoe's thrilling stories about pirates have influenced films such as 'Pirates of the Caribbean' and created the modern-day image of pirates. This novel controversially portrays pirates as heroes and not villains in a gripping and humorous manner. 'The King of Pirates' should be read by fans of 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'A General History of the Pyrates'.