Publisher's Synopsis
The Pirates of the Gold Coast is a story of old Pirates that dominate the formal Songhai Empire there powers roars across all coastal regions of African states. They are bad wind that blows no man no good, their castle at the island of Oddy was a mystery paradise on earth but like they say that it is also bliss of hail fire on the day of your judgment. Tana Mountaina was just a victim of circumstances, having lost his only brother in the hands of village desperados, a fraternity that traditional rooted. Tana was caught up by a destiny which he can't change but to flow with it. This Pirates was seen as rebels in the eyes of the people of the gold coast, the then Songhai empire was in rampage, killing, robbing and kidnapping wax strong, things fall apart that even the government only chance become if you can't beat them then join them. Their fortress grew strong and vast for their members are in all forms of works, fields and occupation, and their connection spread across all sectors of professions. So no one knows whom to trust or where to rely for safety. Banks and Gold Mines became their targets as their merchant ship export Gold and other resources per weekly bases. Their connections was supported by a lot of foreign world powers, so they have the best of weapon, training and devices, their resident is beyond the horizon where only those that chosen by Oddy can sail to that very island. Oddy was seen as god and those rebels worshiped at his feet. But Oddy built his castle currency popularly used in the casino gaming and other international payment because it was coin out of pure gold, although those that Oddy love most die young, and there is no mercy when you come their believe and practice. These Pirates change the entire face of the Gold Coast. These Pirates happens to succeed for major crime, robbing and corruption in high level and high places in the region for many years and their capital base raise high than that of the state itself, but one day to their utmost surprise, the Kumasi Metro Police in connection with the police district commander stormed on them as they were about to carry another attack and the police opened fire, shooting at random. Unfortunately, two bullets hit Rose's chest, Tana's most loved lady and she died instantly. Tana realizing the intensity of the whole thing hastily took to his heels and jumped into a ditch. He stayed in the ditch, hiding under the cows he found there from 3.30 am when he began falling asleep but on hearing the cock crow. He woke up immediately and took to his heels again, he ran for about 45 kilometers away from the boarders of Gold Coast. Unfortunately Tana fainted after crossing the boundary. He regained his consciousness, only to find himself in a ship full of White men and captured and chained slaves. He didn't believe at first and even thought he was dreaming, he stood up and shook himself to wake up from the dream, only to realize it's indeed a reality. He exclaimed! Ohh my God, if I were to be a vulture, I would have to inherit patience like wealth. Tana added the evil practice is like sweet perfume, but they never last forever while the good deeds, is like blood that flow's in the vain for as long as a man lives.