Corsair — Chris Bunch

SCOURGE OF THE SLAVE LORDS

For years, the Linyati slavers have raided the coasts of Saros with impunity. But now swashbuckling captain Gareth Radnor has taken command of the carrack Steadfast...and of Destiny itself. For the exiled young sailor seeks vengeance against the slavers who murdered his family. A man of fearless daring, Gareth is joined by a motley crew--clever Knoll N'b'ry, strong-man Thom Tehidy, the giant sorcerer Labala, and the beautiful, rebellious Lady Cosyra. Together, they become pirates against evil, seawolves attacking the Linyati, even defying their own Kings truce.

Then Gareth makes a discovery that turns his crusade into a cause more important than glory, wealth, or retribution: The Linyati aren't human....