James Davis
April 14, 2026

A friend had introduced me to O’Brien’s wonderful books and my wife purchased as a gift a book of Geoff Hunt’s “Marine Art.” There, Mr. Hunt allowed that while he had great fun illustrating several scenes for the O’Brien series, he was gratified to subsequently learn of the Kydd series by Mr. Stockwin. More rousing scenes for him to imagine and illustrate. Thank’s to Hunt’s innocent reference, it was short work to look up that first book, secure it from the local library and now, having just finished “Privateer’s Revenge,” I have the satisfaction of anticipation, of looking forward to yarns of adventures to come. I must say, Mr. Stockwin, that time and again when I think I have the course of your plot figured, like Kydd, you put the helm hard down and I am brought by the lee. It has been great fun and I am pleased to add my name to the long list of your admirers. Thanks to you, to Kathy, and so many others for keeping Mr. Kydd afloat these many years.